Cookie Policy
Last Updated: October 28, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how CortQ uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. We respect your privacy and give you control over your cookie preferences.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites:
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Keep you signed in
• Understand how you use the site
• Provide personalized content
Cookies can be "first-party" (set by CortQ) or "third-party" (set by external services like analytics providers).
Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled.
Examples:
• Authentication - Keeps you logged in
• Security - Prevents fraud and attacks
• Session management - Remembers your actions
• Cookie consent - Stores your cookie preferences
These cookies do not collect personal information for marketing.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our platform.
We collect:
• Pages visited and time spent
• Browser and device information
• General location (country/city level)
• Click patterns and user journeys
This data is aggregated and anonymized. We use it to:
• Improve user experience
• Fix bugs and technical issues
• Optimize performance
• Develop new features
Services we use: Google Analytics (with IP anonymization)
Marketing Cookies
These cookies track visitors across websites for advertising purposes.
They help us:
• Show relevant ads on other platforms
• Measure ad campaign effectiveness
• Create lookalike audiences
• Retarget visitors who didn't complete actions
You can opt-out of these cookies without affecting core functionality.
Third-party services: Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag
Managing Your Cookies
You have several ways to control cookies:
1. **Cookie Consent Banner** - Choose your preferences when you first visit
2. **Browser Settings** - Most browsers let you block or delete cookies
3. **Opt-Out Tools** - Use industry opt-out tools like:
- Google Ads Settings
- Your Online Choices (EU)
- Network Advertising Initiative
Note: Blocking all cookies may affect site functionality.
Cookie Retention
Different cookies have different lifespans:
• **Session cookies** - Deleted when you close your browser
• **Persistent cookies** - Remain for a set period:
- Authentication: 7 days
- Preferences: 1 year
- Analytics: 2 years
- Marketing: 90 days