Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how QA Hub ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website and use our services. This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience. Cookies can be "persistent" (remain on your device until deleted) or "session" (deleted when you close your browser).

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, authentication, and access to secure areas.

3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our services and user experience.

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.

3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

We may use these cookies to deliver relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. These cookies track your browsing habits across different websites.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We work with third-party service providers who may also set cookies on your device when you visit our website. These include:

• Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Authentication providers (e.g., Clerk)
• Payment processors (e.g., Stripe)
• Customer support tools

These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, and we have no control over their cookies. We recommend reviewing their policies for more information.

5. Managing Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by:

5.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to:

• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies only
• Delete cookies when you close your browser
• Notify you before accepting cookies

Please note that if you block or delete cookies, some features of our website may not function properly, and you may not be able to access certain areas or services.

5.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

5.3 Opt-Out Links

You can opt out of certain analytics and advertising cookies:

• Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Network Advertising Initiative: NAI Opt-Out Tool

6. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers support a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. Currently, there is no universal standard for how to respond to DNT signals. As such, we do not currently respond to DNT browser signals.

7. Cookie Retention

The length of time a cookie will remain on your device depends on whether it is a "persistent" or "session" cookie:

• Session cookies: Deleted automatically when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Remain until they expire or you delete them

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

9. Contact Us

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