Cookie Policy
Last updated: June 1, 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to site owners. Similar technologies include pixels, web beacons, and local storage.
2. How We Use Cookies
Qariq uses cookies and similar technologies on heyqariq.com for the following purposes:
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Site to function properly. They enable core features such as security, page navigation, and access to secure areas. The Site cannot function properly without these cookies.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains user session state | Session |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
2.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Site by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the Site's performance and content.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics — maintains session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics — distinguishes users | 24 hours |
2.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and form inputs. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our Site.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| form_step | Remembers your progress in multi-step forms | Session |
| newsletter_subscribed | Prevents showing newsletter popup to subscribers | 6 months |
2.4 Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements. They are typically set by advertising networks with our permission.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Meta Pixel — tracks visits for ad targeting | 3 months |
| _li_fat_id | LinkedIn — member identification for ad targeting | 30 days |
3. Your Cookie Choices
You have several options for managing cookies:
3.1 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies from specific or all sites
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
For instructions specific to your browser:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- Edge: Settings → Privacy → Cookies
3.2 Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of analytics and advertising cookies using these tools:
- Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- General advertising: Visit Your Online Choices or Digital Advertising Alliance
3.3 Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact your experience on our Site. Some features may not function properly, and you may need to re-enter information on each visit.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our Site are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Third parties who may set cookies include:
- Google (Analytics, Ads)
- Meta (Facebook Pixel)
- LinkedIn (Insight Tag)
- Formspree or similar form processing services
We encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of these third parties for more information about their practices.
5. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
6. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us: