Cookies Policy
Last Updated: January 2025
1. Introduction
This Cookies Policy explains how Quaktorxthul ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website at quaktorxthul.world (the "Website"). This policy provides detailed information about the types of cookies we use, their purposes, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
By using our Website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should adjust your browser settings accordingly or refrain from using our Website.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device) when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies:
- Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period specified in the cookie or until you manually delete them. They are activated each time you visit the website that created the cookie.
- Session Cookies: These are temporary and are deleted from your device when you close your web browser.
Cookies can also be categorized as "first-party" or "third-party" cookies:
- First-Party Cookies: These are set by the website you are visiting and can only be read by that website.
- Third-Party Cookies: These are set by a domain other than the website you are visiting, typically by third-party services integrated into the website.
3. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several important reasons:
- Essential Functionality: Some cookies are essential for the operation of our Website, enabling you to navigate and use its features.
- Performance and Analytics: Cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website, allowing us to improve its performance and user experience.
- Personalization: Cookies enable us to remember your preferences and provide a more personalized experience.
- Security: Cookies help us detect and prevent security threats and protect user accounts.
- Marketing: With your consent, cookies allow us to deliver relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Website to function properly and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling out forms.
Purpose:
- Enable core website functionality
- Maintain security and prevent fraud
- Remember your cookie consent preferences
- Support the shopping cart and checkout process
Examples:
- Session identifiers
- Authentication tokens
- Cookie consent status
- Load balancing cookies
Duration: Session or up to 1 year
Legal Basis: These cookies are necessary for the performance of our contract with you and for compliance with legal obligations. They do not require consent under UK GDPR.
4.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our Website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This allows us to improve the Website's functionality and user experience.
Purpose:
- Track visitor numbers and behavior patterns
- Measure page performance and loading times
- Identify popular content and navigation paths
- Detect and diagnose technical issues
- Understand traffic sources and referrals
Examples:
- Google Analytics cookies (_ga, _gid, _gat)
- Page view tracking
- Session duration measurement
- Bounce rate analysis
Duration: Up to 2 years
Legal Basis: These cookies require your consent. You can enable or disable them through our cookie settings.
4.3 Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They also help us measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and limit the number of times you see an advertisement.
Purpose:
- Display personalized advertisements
- Track advertising campaign performance
- Prevent repeated display of the same ads
- Measure conversion rates and ROI
- Enable retargeting and remarketing
Examples:
- Facebook Pixel
- Google Ads conversion tracking
- Retargeting cookies
- Affiliate tracking cookies
Duration: Up to 1 year
Legal Basis: These cookies require your consent. You can enable or disable them through our cookie settings.
4.4 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and choices. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use on our Website.
Purpose:
- Remember your language and region preferences
- Store your display settings and layout choices
- Provide live chat support functionality
- Enable social media sharing features
Examples:
- Language preference cookies
- Video player settings
- Chat widget cookies
- Social media integration cookies
Duration: Session or up to 1 year
Legal Basis: Some functional cookies may require consent, while others are necessary for requested services.
5. Third-Party Cookies
We use services from trusted third-party providers that may set cookies on your device when you visit our Website. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.
5.1 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our Website, which we use to compile reports and improve the site.
Information Collected: Pages visited, time on site, traffic sources, device information, and general location (country/city level).
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Opt-Out: You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
5.2 Social Media Platforms
Our Website may include social media features and widgets (such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram buttons) that enable you to share content. These features may collect your IP address, track which pages you visit, and set cookies to enable proper functionality.
Privacy Policies:
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/privacy
- Instagram: https://help.instagram.com/privacy/
5.3 Payment Processors
When you make a purchase, our payment processors may use cookies to facilitate secure transactions and prevent fraud. These cookies are essential for processing your payment.
6. How to Manage Cookies
You have several options for managing and controlling cookies:
6.1 Cookie Settings on Our Website
When you first visit our Website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept All: Consent to all cookies, including analytics and marketing cookies.
- Reject: Decline optional cookies (only strictly necessary cookies will be used).
- Cookie Settings: Customize your preferences by selecting which categories of cookies to enable or disable.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our Website.
6.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View and delete cookies stored on your device
- Block all cookies or only third-party cookies
- Clear cookies when you close your browser
- Receive notifications when cookies are set
Browser Help Pages:
- Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer
- Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471/mac
- Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09
Important Note: Blocking or deleting cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our Website and may result in a less personalized experience.
6.3 Mobile Device Settings
Mobile devices also provide settings to control cookies and tracking:
- iOS: Settings > Safari > Block All Cookies
- Android: Settings > Privacy > Clear browsing data
6.4 Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of targeted advertising by visiting:
- Your Online Choices (EU): http://www.youronlinechoices.com/
- Network Advertising Initiative: http://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/
- Digital Advertising Alliance: http://www.aboutads.info/choices/
7. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activities tracked. Currently, there is no universal standard for how DNT signals should be interpreted. Our Website does not currently respond to DNT signals, but you can use the cookie management options described above to control tracking.
8. Cookies and Personal Data
Some cookies may collect personal data, such as IP addresses or unique identifiers. When cookies collect personal data, we process that data in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws, including UK GDPR.
You have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, and object to processing. For more information about your rights and how to exercise them, please see our Privacy Policy.
9. Cookie Retention Periods
Different cookies have different retention periods:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: Up to 1 year
- Analytics Cookies: Up to 2 years
- Marketing Cookies: Up to 1 year
- Functional Cookies: Up to 1 year
You can delete cookies at any time using your browser settings or our cookie management tool.
10. Updates to This Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie practices, technology, or legal requirements. 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 to stay informed about how we use cookies. Significant changes will be communicated through a notice on our Website or by email.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookies Policy, please contact us:
Email: assist@quaktorxthul.world
Phone: +44 20 8951 0155
Postal Address: Quaktorxthul, 1 Portal Way, London W3 6RS, United Kingdom
We will respond to your inquiry as promptly as possible.