Cookies Policy
1. Introduction
This Cookies Policy explains how Qatchova uses cookies and similar technologies on www.qatchova.com (the “Website”).
This Policy explains:
What cookies and similar technologies are;
Which cookies Qatchova uses and why;
The legal basis for their use;
How long they are retained;
How you can manage your cookie preferences; and
Your rights regarding cookies and related personal data processing.
This Cookies Policy should be read together with the Privacy Policy, which provides further details regarding the processing of personal data.
2. What are cookies and similar technologies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They enable websites to function properly, remember user preferences, improve user experience and collect information about how visitors use a website.
Qatchova may also use similar technologies such as:
Pixels;
Web beacons;
Tags;
Local storage technologies;
Software development kits (SDKs);
And other tracking technologies.
Throughout this Policy, these technologies are collectively referred to as “cookies”.
3. Why Qatchova uses cookies
Qatchova uses cookies for the following purposes:
Ensuring the security and functionality of the Website;
Measuring the Website performance.
4. Categories of cookies used by Qatchova
a) Strictly Necessary Cookies
Strictly necessary cookies are essential for the operation, security and administration of the Website.
These cookies may be used to:
Ensure the Website security and fraud prevention;
Facilitate navigation;
Provide functionality expressly requested by the user; and
Maintain technical Website functionality.
Without these cookies, certain features of the Website may not run properly.
As these cookies are used for Qatchova legitimate interests in operating a secure and functional Website, your consent for such cookies is not required.
b) Functional and preference cookies
These cookies allow the Website to remember choices made by users and provide enhanced functionality, for instance, your choice regarding:
Language preferences;
Accessibility settings; and
Region selections.
As these cookies are non-essential, Qatchova will ask for your consent. By clicking on “Accept all cookies”, you consent to the use of these cookies.
c) Analytics and performance cookies
These cookies help Qatchova understand how visitors interact with the Website and enable Qatchova to improve its performance and usability.
The information collected may include:
Pages visited;
Navigation paths;
Time spent on pages;
Browser type;
Device information;
Traffic sources; and
Website performance metrics.
As these cookies are non-essential, Qatchova will ask for your consent. By clicking on “Accept all cookies”, you consent to the use of these cookies.
5. Third-Party cookies
Certain cookies are placed by third-party service providers whose services qatchova use.
These providers may include:
Analytics providers;
Hosting and website functionality providers;
and Other service providers supporting the operation of the Website.
These third parties may collect information directly from your device and process it in accordance with their own privacy policies.
6. Legal basis for cookie use
Cookie category and Legal basis
Strictly necessary cookies - Legitimate interests
Functional cookies - Consent (where they are no-essential cookies)
Analytics cookies - Consent
7. Cookie consent
Where required by law, Qatchova obtains your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.
When you first visit the Website, you are presented with a cookie banner that allows you to:
Accept all cookies;
Reject all non-essential cookies; or
Customise your choices by cookie category.
Consent is obtained on a purpose-specific basis and requires clear affirmative action. Continued browsing, inactivity, silence, browser settings alone or pre-ticked boxes do not constitute valid consent.
8. Withdrawal and modification of consent
You may withdraw or modify your cookie preferences at any time by selecting the “Cookie Settings” link available on the Website.
Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out before consent was withdrawn.
9. Proof and retention of consent
Qatchova maintains records of consent choices in order to demonstrate compliance with applicable legal requirements.
Your cookie preferences will generally be retained for a maximum period of twelve (12) months, after which Qatchova may request that you renew your choices. Qatchova may also request renewed consent where there are significant changes to the use of cookies.
10. Cookie retention periods
Cookies may be stored for different periods depending on their purpose.
Session Cookies : Session cookies are deleted automatically when you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies : Persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire or are manually deleted.
The retention period applicable to each cookie is specified in the Cookie list below.
11. Cookie list
Qatchova runs the Website with Squarespace, Le Pole House, Great Ship Street, Dublin 8 DUBLIN, D08 N12C Ireland.
On the following link, you will find all information (including duration) relating to the cookies active on the Website:
The cookies Squarespace uses – Squarespace Help Center
This list will be updated whenever cookies used on the Website change.
12. Changes to this Cookies Policy
Qatchova may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, regulatory guidance, or technologies used.
Any material changes will be published on this page and, where required, presented through a renewed consent request.
13. Contact
If you have any questions regarding this Cookies Policy, please contact:
Qatchova Sàrl
28 boulevard Grande Duchesse Charlotte, L-1330 Luxembourg
Email: info@qatchova.com