This Cookie Policy explains how GIFQ (“GIFQ”, “we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website or use our services.

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, improve user experience, and provide information to website operators.

Cookies may be:

• Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies – stored for a defined period or until deleted

2. How We Use Cookies

GIFQ uses cookies strictly to support business operations, platform functionality, and performance measurement.

We do not use cookies to sell personal data or for unrelated consumer profiling.

Cookies are used to:

• Ensure secure access to the platform
• Maintain authenticated sessions
• Remember user preferences
• Measure website and product performance
• Improve reliability and usability

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are required for the website and platform to function properly and cannot be disabled.

Examples:

• Authentication and session management
• Security and fraud prevention
• Load balancing and infrastructure stability

Legal basis: Legitimate interest / contractual necessity

3.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced functionality.

Examples:

• Language preferences
• Region or country selection
• UI configuration

Legal basis: Legitimate interest

3.3 Analytics & Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve performance and usability.

Examples:

• Page views and navigation paths
• Feature usage and interaction patterns
• Error and performance monitoring

Analytics data is aggregated and used for internal product and marketing optimization only.

Legal basis: Consent (where required by law)

3.4 Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be placed by third-party services that support our operations, such as:

• Analytics providers
• Security and infrastructure services
• Customer support tools

We only work with vendors that meet applicable data protection and security standards.

4. Managing Cookies

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View stored cookies
• Delete all or specific cookies
• Block cookies entirely
• Set preferences per website

Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact platform functionality and user experience.

5. Data Protection & Privacy

Any personal data collected through cookies is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws, including the GDPR.

For more information on how we process personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

6. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our operations. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

7. Contact

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, contact us at:

Email: privacy@gifq.com