Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our website.

This Cookie Policy explains how QualiNext Consulting ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.qualinext.com.

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several important reasons:

• Essential Website Functionality: To ensure our website works properly and securely
• User Experience: To remember your preferences and provide personalized content
• Website Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website and improve our services
• Security: To protect against fraudulent activity and ensure website security
• Communication: To remember your communication preferences and contact form submissions

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, secure areas access, and form submissions. Without these cookies, our website cannot provide certain services you request.

3.2 Performance and 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's performance and user experience.

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use on our pages.

3.4 Marketing and Targeting Cookies

These cookies track your browsing habits to show you relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. We may share this information with advertising partners.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We work with trusted third-party services that may also set cookies on your device. These include:

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your use of our website, which helps us improve our services.

• Information collected is anonymous and aggregated
• Used to generate reports on website activity
• Helps us understand user behavior and preferences
• Data retention: 26 months (Google's default setting)

4.2 Social Media Platforms

We may use social media features (like LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter) that set their own cookies:

• Enable social media sharing functionality
• Track social media engagement
• Provide social login options
• Show relevant social media content

4.3 Communication Tools

We may use third-party communication tools that use cookies:

• Email marketing platforms for newsletter delivery
• Customer support chat systems
• Video conferencing tools for online consultations
• Form processing and lead management systems

5. How Long Do Cookies Last?

Cookies are categorized by how long they remain on your device:

5.1 Session Cookies

• Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
• Used for essential website functionality
• Do not collect personal information from your device

5.2 Persistent Cookies

• Remain on your device for a specified period
• Remember your preferences between visits
• Automatically deleted after the expiration date
• Can be manually deleted through browser settings

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

6.1 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Block all cookies: Your browser can be set to refuse all cookies
• Block third-party cookies: Block cookies from external domains
• Delete existing cookies: Remove cookies already stored on your device
• Notification settings: Get notified when cookies are being set

6.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

6.3 Opt-Out Tools

You can also use these tools to manage tracking:

• Google Analytics Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Facebook Opt-out: Adjust your Facebook ad preferences
• Network Advertising Initiative: NAI Opt-out Tool
• Digital Advertising Alliance: DAA Opt-out Tool

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you can disable cookies, please note that this may affect your browsing experience:

7.1 Essential Functions That May Be Affected

• Contact form submissions may not work properly
• Website security features may be reduced
• Your preferences may not be remembered
• Some website features may not function correctly

7.2 Analytics and Improvements

• We may not be able to improve our website based on user feedback
• Performance issues may not be identified
• User experience optimization may be limited

8. Mobile Devices and Apps

If you access our website through mobile devices:

• Mobile browsers also support cookie management
• You can adjust settings in your mobile browser preferences
• Some features may use mobile-specific identifiers
• App-based browsing may have different privacy controls

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in:

• Our use of cookies and tracking technologies
• Legal requirements and industry standards
• Third-party services and their cookie practices
• Website functionality and features

When we make significant changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last Updated" date and may provide additional notice on our website.

10. International Transfers

Some of our third-party service providers are located outside of your country. When cookies collect personal information, this information may be transferred to:

• Countries with adequate data protection laws
• Service providers with appropriate safeguards in place
• Locations necessary for the provision of our services

11. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect information from children through cookies or other means. If you believe a child has provided information through our website, please contact us immediately.

12. Contact Us About Cookies

If you have questions about our use of cookies or would like to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

13. Related Policies

This Cookie Policy should be read together with our:

• Privacy Policy - How we handle your personal information
• Terms and Conditions - Terms of use for our website and services