Cookie Policy

1. Purpose and Scope

This Cookie Policy explains how Qualitect Ltd uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our platform at qualitect.co.uk. This policy applies to all users of the Qualitect platform. We are committed to transparency about our data processing practices and compliance with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) and UK GDPR.

2. What Are Cookies

We use this policy to describe cookies and similar technologies such as local storage. Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device when you visit them. Session cookies are temporary and deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain until they expire or you delete them.

3. Legal Basis for Cookie Use

Under PECR, we need your consent for most cookies, except those strictly necessary for the service. We do not use cookies for advertising or marketing purposes.

4. Categories of Cookies We Use

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

Essential for the platform to work properly, including authentication cookies, security cookies and session management cookies.

4.2 Functional Cookies

Enhance your experience by remembering your preferences and choices.

4.3 Analytics Cookies

Where used, we will clearly identify the provider and obtain your consent before setting these cookies.

5. Specific Cookies Used by Qualitect

| Cookie | Purpose | Type | Expiry | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | qualitect_session | Maintains your login session | HTTP-only, Secure, SameSite=Lax | Session | | qualitect_token | Stores encrypted authentication token | HTTP-only, Secure, SameSite=Strict | 24 hours | | csrf_token | Prevents cross-site request forgery | HTTP-only, Secure, SameSite=Strict | Session | | remember_token | Enables Remember Me functionality | HTTP-only, Secure | 30 days | | qualitect_prefs | Stores user interface preferences | Secure, SameSite=Lax | 365 days | | qualitect_locale | Remembers language and regional settings | Secure, SameSite=Lax | 365 days |

6. Third-Party Cookies

We minimise third-party cookies and only work with providers who meet our strict data protection standards. We do not permit advertising networks to set cookies on our platform.

7. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

All modern browsers allow you to control cookies. Where we introduce non-essential cookies, we will provide controls to manage your preferences before those cookies are set.

8. Children's Privacy

Our platform may be used in educational settings. We do not use cookies to track or profile children for commercial purposes. Our cookie use is limited to essential platform functionality and improving platform performance.

9. Contact Information

Email: hello@qualitect.co.uk
Data protection contact: dataprotection@qualitect.co.uk
Registered office: Qualitect Limited, 32 Willoughby Road, London, N8 0JG
Trading address: 8a Stafford Street, London, W1S 4RU
Website: qualitect.co.uk