Cookies Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help us operate the site, remember your preferences, and understand how users interact with our content.

Cookies may be ’first-party’ (set by us) or ’third-party’ (set by others such as analytics or social media providers).

2. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

For users located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, and United Arab Emirates, we rely on:

• Consent for all non-essential cookies (e.g., analytics, personalization, marketing).
• Legitimate interest or contractual necessity for essential cookies that enable core functionality (e.g., security, login access).

You may withdraw or manage your consent at any time via our cookie management tool or your browser settings.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

4. How to Control Cookies

You can manage cookies in the following ways:

• Use the cookie consent banner that appears on your first visit to our site.
• Adjust settings in your browser (instructions vary by browser).
• Use ’Do Not Track’ settings, though not all services honor this.

Please note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of the site.

5. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect, store, or use personal data from children without verifiable parental consent, in compliance with:

• The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) in the U.S.
• Article 8 of the GDPR for users in the EU and UK.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data without your consent, please contact us at business@quranium.org.

6. Cookie Audit and Review

To maintain transparency and legal compliance, we conduct regular cookie audits:

• Audits occur as needed based on regulatory changes or new technologies.
• We review all first- and third-party cookies in use.
• Our audits ensure the accuracy of this policy and that all cookies used remain necessary, lawful, and proportionate.

This clause supports our accountability obligations under GDPR Article 5(2) and similar regulatory frameworks.

7. Data Sharing with Third Parties

We may share cookie-derived data with trusted third-party service providers to support:

• Analytics and website optimization (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Embedded media or plugins (e.g., YouTube, Twitter)
• Advertising or retargeting partners (where applicable)

All third-party providers are contractually required to comply with relevant data protection laws, including the GDPR and CCPA. We only share data necessary for the purposes described and do not sell personal data derived from cookies.

For a list of third-party providers and their privacy policies, please visit our [Third-Party Providers Page] (insert link if available).

8. International Users & Jurisdictional Compliance

We comply with applicable data protection laws across jurisdictions, including:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the EU and UK.
• UAE Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL).
• Other applicable local privacy regulations in jurisdictions where we operate.

We ensure that:

• Your data is processed lawfully, transparently, and fairly.
• You can access, rectify, or delete your cookie data in accordance with applicable rights.
• International data transfers comply with standard contractual clauses or other recognized safeguards.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, technology, or our practices. Any updates will be posted here, and the “Effective Date” will be revised accordingly.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or requests regarding our cookie practices or this policy, please contact us:

business@quranium.org.