Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and analyzing how you use our Service.

2. How We Use Cookies

QualRank uses cookies for the following purposes:

2.1 Essential Cookies

• Authentication: Keep you logged in during your session
• Security: Protect against cross-site request forgery attacks
• Preferences: Remember your settings and interface preferences

2.2 Analytics Cookies

• Usage Statistics: Understand how users interact with our platform
• Performance Monitoring: Identify and fix technical issues
• Feature Usage: Track which features are most valuable to users

2.3 Functional Cookies

• Interface Customization: Remember your display preferences
• Evaluation History: Store recent benchmark comparisons
• User Experience: Provide personalized recommendations

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Session Cookies

These temporary cookies are deleted when you close your browser. They are essential for:

• Maintaining your login session
• Storing temporary evaluation data
• Ensuring secure interactions with our platform

3.2 Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period and help us:

• Remember your login status between visits
• Store your interface preferences
• Analyze long-term usage patterns

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies:

4.1 Analytics Services

• Google Analytics (if enabled) for usage statistics
• Performance monitoring tools for error tracking
• Heat mapping services for user experience analysis

4.2 AI Provider Integration

• Third-party AI services may set cookies during model evaluations
• These cookies are governed by the respective provider's policies
• We do not control third-party cookie practices

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Block All Cookies: Disable all cookies (may break functionality)
• Block Third-Party Cookies: Allow only our cookies
• Delete Existing Cookies: Clear previously stored cookies
• Receive Notifications: Get alerts when cookies are set

5.2 Platform Settings

Within your QualRank account, you can:

• Opt out of non-essential analytics cookies
• Manage data collection preferences
• Control personalization features

6. Cookie Categories

6.1 Strictly Necessary

• Purpose: Essential for platform functionality
• Can be disabled: No (platform won't work without them)
• Data collected: Session ID, authentication status, security tokens

6.2 Performance and Analytics

• Purpose: Improve platform performance and user experience
• Can be disabled: Yes
• Data collected: Page views, feature usage, error reports

6.3 Functionality

• Purpose: Remember your preferences and settings
• Can be disabled: Yes (but experience may be less personalized)
• Data collected: Interface preferences, saved comparisons

7. Cookie Retention

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Authentication Cookies: Retained for up to 30 days
• Preference Cookies: Retained for up to 1 year
• Analytics Cookies: Retained for up to 24 months

8. International Considerations

For users in the European Union:

• We comply with GDPR cookie consent requirements
• You have the right to withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
• Cookie consent choices are respected across our platform

9. Updates to Cookie Policy

• We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices
• Significant changes will be communicated via email or platform notifications
• Updated policies take effect immediately upon posting

10. Browser-Specific Instructions

10.1 Chrome

Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data

10.2 Firefox

Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

10.3 Safari

Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

10.4 Edge

Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data