Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, mobile phone) that contain information about your browsing. They allow websites to remember information about your visit, preferences, and usage patterns.

Pquanta's Cookie Policy

We use only essential cookies required for basic site functionality. This means we:

• DO use session management cookies for site navigation
• DO use security cookies to prevent unauthorized access
• DO use cookie consent preference cookies to remember your choices
• DO NOT use marketing or advertising cookies
• DO NOT use tracking cookies for user profiling
• DO NOT use third-party analytics cookies
• DO NOT use behavioral targeting cookies

Types of Essential Cookies We Use

Session Cookies

Purpose: Maintain your session as you navigate the website. These cookies expire when you close your browser.

Examples: Session ID, navigation state, form data

Security Cookies

Purpose: Protect your information and prevent fraud or unauthorized access. Essential for website security.

Examples: CSRF tokens, authentication markers

Consent Cookies

Purpose: Remember your cookie preferences and consent choices. Ensures we respect your decisions about which cookies to use.

Duration: May persist for up to 13 months to respect user preferences

What We Do NOT Use

Consent Mode v2 Implementation

We implement Google's Consent Mode v2 to provide transparent, GDPR-compliant cookie management. This means:

• You receive clear notification about our essential-only cookie use
• You have explicit options to Accept or Decline cookies
• You can learn more about our cookie practices
• Your preferences are respected and stored
• No cookies are set until you provide consent (except those strictly necessary for functionality)

UK and EU Compliance

Pquanta adheres to UK and EU cookie regulations, including:

• UK PECR (Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations): We provide clear cookie information and obtain consent before non-essential cookies
• GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation): We treat cookies as part of your personal data and protect them accordingly
• ePrivacy Directive: We obtain explicit consent for all non-essential cookies

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Through Pquanta

You can manage your cookie preferences using our Cookie Consent Banner that appears on every page. Simply select:

• Accept: Allow essential cookies for full site functionality
• Decline: Only essential security cookies will be used
• Learn More: Read this complete cookie policy

Through Your Browser

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Clear browsing data

Disabling Cookies

You can set your browser to refuse all cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. However, some parts of the website may not function properly if cookies are completely disabled. Essential security cookies will continue to function regardless of your settings to maintain site security.

Third-Party Content

Pquanta does not display third-party advertisements or embed tracking pixels. We do not partner with advertising networks that set cookies on this site.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or in response to new regulations. Your continued use of the site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our cookie practices, please contact:

• Email: [email protected]
• Address: 78 High Street, Manchester, M1 1NY, United Kingdom
• Phone: +44 161 876 5432