Cookie Policy

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1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Quelthorix ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website quelthorix.ddd. This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

Optional analytics and marketing cookies are used only where you provide consent. Strictly necessary cookies are used to operate the website and remember consent choices. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through our cookie consent banner or your browser settings.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies:

  • Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
  • Session Cookies: These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, secure access to areas of the website, and remembering your cookie consent preferences. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and they cannot be disabled.

  • Cookie Consent: Stores your cookie preferences
  • Session Management: Maintains your session while browsing
  • Security: Helps protect against security threats

Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (necessary for website operation)

Retention: Session or up to 1 year

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and your browsing experience.

  • Page Views: Tracks which pages are visited
  • Time on Site: Measures how long you spend on the website
  • Traffic Sources: Identifies how you arrived at our website
  • User Behavior: Understands navigation patterns

Legal Basis: Consent

Retention: Up to 2 years

3.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites and display ads that are relevant and engaging for you. They also help us measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.

  • Targeted Advertising: Shows you relevant advertisements
  • Ad Performance: Measures the effectiveness of ads
  • Retargeting: Shows ads based on previous interactions

Legal Basis: Consent

Retention: Up to 2 years

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:

4.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Customize your preferences by category

You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our website.

4.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. The following links may be helpful:

  • Chrome: chrome://settings/cookies
  • Firefox: about:preferences#privacy
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy
  • Edge: edge://settings/privacy

Please note that disabling or blocking certain cookies may impact the functionality of our website.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services. We do not control these cookies and recommend you review the privacy policies of these third parties:

  • Google Fonts: Used for typography (fonts.google.com)
  • Font Awesome: Used for icons (fontawesome.com)

5A. Cookie List and Retention Overview

The exact cookies may change over time as we improve the website. The categories below describe current usage:

  • Necessary: Consent storage and basic session support (session to 12 months)
  • Analytics (optional): Aggregated usage measurement (up to 24 months)
  • Marketing (optional): Ad relevance and campaign measurement (up to 24 months)

6. Do Not Track

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no universal standard for how websites should respond to these signals. We currently do not respond to Do Not Track signals, but you can manage cookies through our consent banner and browser settings.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

  • Email: online@quelthorix.world
  • Address: Orastie 7, 71750 Maaninka, Finland