Last updated: February 12, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how QOPE ("QOPE", "we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you access or use the QOPE website and platform available at https://qope.org (the "Platform").
This Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
1. Purpose of This Cookie Policy
The purpose of this Cookie Policy is to provide clear and transparent information about:
- What cookies are;
- How and why they are used on the Platform; and
- The choices available to users regarding cookies.
QOPE uses cookies only to the extent necessary for basic functionality, security, and limited performance monitoring.
2. What Cookies Are and How They Work
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They allow a website to recognize your device, remember certain information, and support essential functionality.
Cookies may be set directly by the website you visit ("first-party cookies") or by third parties providing services to the website ("third-party cookies").
3. Types of Cookies Used on the Platform
QOPE uses a limited number of cookies and similar technologies, which fall into the following categories:
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of the Platform and cannot be disabled without affecting core functionality.
They are used for purposes such as:
- Enabling basic website functionality;
- Maintaining security and preventing misuse;
- Managing access-related or session-based features.
Strictly necessary cookies do not require user consent under applicable EU laws.
3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies
QOPE may use limited analytics or performance cookies to understand how the Platform is used and to improve its reliability and performance.
These cookies:
- Collect information in an aggregated and non-intrusive manner;
- Do not identify individual users;
- Are not used for profiling, advertising, or cross-site tracking.
Analytics data is used solely for internal, operational purposes.
4. Legal Basis for Using Cookies
Where applicable under EU data protection and ePrivacy laws:
- Strictly necessary cookies are used based on our legitimate interest in operating a secure and functional Platform.
- Analytics and performance cookies, where used, are implemented in a limited and proportionate manner consistent with applicable legal requirements.
QOPE does not rely on cookies for advertising or behavioral tracking.
5. Third-Party Cookies
The Platform may use limited third-party tools strictly for analytics, performance monitoring, or infrastructure support.
Any third-party cookies used are:
- Restricted to the purposes described in this Policy; and
- Subject to appropriate safeguards.
QOPE does not permit third-party cookies for advertising, profiling, or cross-platform tracking.
6. Cookie Duration and Retention
Cookies may be:
- Session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser; or
- Persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a limited period.
Cookies are retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill their intended purpose.
7. Cookie Management and User Controls
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time. Most browsers allow you to:
- Block or restrict cookies;
- Delete existing cookies; or
- Configure preferences on a per-site basis.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality, security, or performance of the Platform.
QOPE does not require acceptance of non-essential cookies to access basic Platform features.
8. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or our use of cookies.
Any updates will be posted on this page, and the "Last updated" date will be revised accordingly.
9. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at:
- Company Name: Qope
- Contact Email: info@qope.org
- Address: 651 N Broad St, Suite 201, Middletown, Delaware, 19709
This Cookie Policy is intended to provide transparency and does not create additional contractual rights beyond those provided by applicable law.