COOKIE POLICY

## What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, making it easier to visit the site again and make the site more useful to you.

This Cookie Policy explains how Quantum Paradigm ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website https://quantumparadigm.agency (the "Service").

## Types of Cookies We Use

### Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.

### Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance functionality and personalization but are not essential.

### Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

### Marketing and Targeting Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track marketing campaign effectiveness.

## Third-Party Cookies and Services

### Analytics Services

• Google Analytics: Provides detailed website usage statistics and user behavior insights
• Cloudflare Analytics: Monitors website performance, security, and traffic patterns
• Hotjar (if enabled): Records user interactions for website optimization

### Scheduling and Communication

• Calendly: Manages consultation scheduling and appointment booking
• Live Chat Service: Enables real-time customer support and engagement

### Marketing Platforms

• LinkedIn Insight Tag: Tracks conversions and enables LinkedIn advertising
• Facebook Pixel: Measures ad performance and enables Facebook retargeting
• Google Ads: Tracks conversion events and ad campaign performance

## How We Use Cookies

### Website Functionality

• Ensuring website security and preventing fraud
• Remembering your preferences and settings
• Maintaining your session while browsing our site
• Processing contact form submissions and consultations

### Analytics and Improvement

• Understanding how visitors use our website
• Identifying popular content and services
• Measuring website performance and load times
• Detecting and fixing technical issues
• Improving user experience and navigation

### Marketing and Advertising

• Tracking the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
• Understanding which channels bring qualified leads
• Personalizing content based on your interests
• Showing relevant advertisements on other websites
• Measuring return on investment for advertising spend

## Managing Your Cookie Preferences

### Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:

• Accept all cookies for the full website experience
• Customize your preferences by cookie category
• Reject non-essential cookies (may limit functionality)
• Learn more about our cookie practices

### Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

### Opt-Out Options

• Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Advertising Cookies: Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out
• Network Advertising: Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out

## Impact of Disabling Cookies

### Essential Cookies

Disabling essential cookies will significantly impact website functionality:

• Contact forms may not work properly
• Security features may be compromised
• Website preferences will not be saved
• Some pages may not load correctly

### Non-Essential Cookies

Disabling non-essential cookies will result in:

• Less personalized website experience
• Limited website analytics and improvement insights
• Reduced effectiveness of marketing campaigns
• Generic content instead of personalized recommendations
• Inability to track consultation booking sources

## International Data Transfers

Some of our cookie and analytics services may transfer your data internationally:

• Google Analytics: Data may be processed in the United States and other Google locations
• Cloudflare: Data is processed globally through Cloudflare's edge network
• Calendly: Scheduling data is processed in the United States
• Marketing Platforms: LinkedIn, Facebook data processed in their respective global networks

These transfers are conducted in accordance with applicable data protection laws and our Privacy Policy.

## Mobile Devices and Apps

When accessing our website through mobile devices, similar tracking technologies may be used:

• Mobile browser cookies function similarly to desktop cookies
• Device identifiers may be used for analytics and marketing
• App-based browsing may have different cookie behaviors
• Mobile-specific privacy settings should be reviewed

## Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Notify you through our website or email for significant changes
• Provide a clear summary of changes made
• Allow you to review and update your cookie preferences

## Questions About Cookies

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

## Additional Resources

### Learn More About Cookies

• All About Cookies - Comprehensive cookie information
• Cookiepedia - Cookie database and information
• ICO Cookie Guidance - UK regulatory guidance

### Related Policies

• Privacy Policy - How we handle your personal information
• Terms of Service - Terms and conditions for using our website