1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and enabling certain website functionality.

Cookies can be either "session cookies" (which are deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (which remain on your device for a set period of time).

Last Updated: September 15, 2025

2. How We Use Cookies

Profoliq uses cookies and similar technologies for several purposes:

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They include:

• Authentication: Remembering that you are logged in
• Security: Protecting against cross-site request forgery (CSRF)
• Session Management: Maintaining your session while browsing
• Load Balancing: Distributing website traffic across servers
• Form Data: Temporarily storing form information to prevent data loss

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your preferences:

• Language Settings: Remembering your preferred language
• Theme Preferences: Storing your dark/light mode preference
• Layout Settings: Remembering your dashboard layout preferences
• User Interface: Storing UI customization settings
• Accessibility: Remembering accessibility preferences

2.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website:

• Google Analytics: Tracking page views, user behavior, and website performance
• Usage Statistics: Understanding which features are most popular
• Performance Monitoring: Identifying and fixing technical issues
• User Journey: Analyzing how users navigate through our site
• Conversion Tracking: Measuring the effectiveness of our features

2.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure their effectiveness:

• Advertising Networks: Showing relevant ads based on your interests
• Social Media Integration: Enabling sharing and social features
• Retargeting: Showing ads to users who have visited our site
• Campaign Tracking: Measuring the success of marketing campaigns

3. Types of Cookies We Use

4. Cookie Duration

Different cookies have different lifespans:

4.1 Session Cookies

• Deleted when you close your browser
• Used for temporary data like form inputs and navigation state
• Essential for website functionality

4.2 Persistent Cookies

• Short-term (1-30 days): User preferences, recent activity
• Medium-term (1-12 months): Authentication, analytics data
• Long-term (1-2 years): Marketing preferences, device identification

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

5.1 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

5.2 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Customize your preferences by category
• Learn more about each type of cookie

5.3 Opt-Out Links

You can opt out of specific third-party cookies:

• Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out
• Facebook: Facebook Ad Preferences
• Google Ads: Google Ad Settings

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, please be aware that:

6.1 Essential Functionality

• You may not be able to log in to your account
• Form submissions may not work properly
• Your preferences won't be saved
• Some features may not function correctly

6.2 User Experience

• You'll need to re-enter information on each visit
• Personalized content won't be available
• Website performance may be affected
• Some interactive features may not work

7. Third-Party Cookie Policies

We use several third-party services that may set their own cookies. Here are links to their privacy policies:

• Google Analytics: Google Privacy Policy
• Stripe: Stripe Privacy Policy
• Cloudflare: Cloudflare Privacy Policy
• Facebook: Facebook Data Policy

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Notify you of significant changes via email or website notification
• Provide a summary of what has changed
• Ask for your consent if required by law

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

9. Contact Us

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

• Email: info@profoliq.com
• Phone:+91-7736882104
• Data Protection Officer: info@profoliq.com

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days of receipt.