Cookie Policy
Effective Date: June 1, 2021
This Cookie Policy explains how WebQSolutions Inc. ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on www.webqinc.com to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and deliver personalized content. This policy applies to our operations in Nigeria, Canada, and the USA and complies with applicable data protection laws, including the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA), Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), and U.S. state laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit our website. They help us remember your preferences, analyze site performance, and provide personalized content. We may also use similar technologies, such as web beacons, pixels, or local storage.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for the website to function, such as enabling navigation and access to secure areas. These cookies do not require consent and cannot be disabled.
- Performance Cookies: Collect anonymized data about how you use our website, such as pages visited and time spent, to improve site performance.
- Functional Cookies: Enable enhanced features, such as remembering your preferences (e.g., language or region).
- Targeting/Advertising Cookies: Deliver personalized ads based on your interests and measure ad effectiveness. These may involve third-party advertising partners.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure the website functions properly.
- Analyze website traffic and user behavior to improve our services.
- Personalize your experience, such as remembering your settings or showing relevant content.
- Deliver and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns (with your consent).
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may allow trusted third parties, such as analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) or advertising partners, to place cookies on our website. These third parties are bound by confidentiality and data protection agreements. We do not control their cookies directly, and you should review their privacy policies for details.
5. Your Cookie Choices
You can manage your cookie preferences through:
- Our Cookie Consent Tool: When you first visit our website, you can accept or decline non-essential cookies via our consent banner.
- Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
- Opt-Out Tools: For advertising cookies, you can opt out via tools like the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) at www.aboutads.info (USA) or YourAdChoices (Canada).
6. Legal Basis for Using Cookies
We use cookies based on:
- Consent: For non-essential cookies (performance, functional, and targeting), we obtain your explicit consent via our cookie consent tool.
- Legitimate Interests: For strictly necessary cookies, which are essential for website functionality and do not require consent.
7. Cookie Retention
Cookies are stored for varying periods:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: Stored until they expire (e.g., 1 year) or you delete them.
For specific retention periods, contact us at [email protected].
8. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes via email or a notice on our website. The updated policy will be effective as of the date posted.
9. Contact Us
For questions about these Terms, contact us at:
- Address (Nigeria): WebQSolution Inc., 9 Oyewole street, ilupeju, Lagos, Nigeria
- Address (Canada): WebQSolution Inc., 2 Goode St Richmond Hill ON, Canada
- Address (USA): WebQSolution Inc, 30 N Gould St #48536. Sheridan, WY 82801, USA
By using www.webqinc.com or our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
