1. Purpose and scope of this Policy

This Cookie Policy and Tracking Disclosure Policy describes the use of cookies, local storage technologies, and similar tracking mechanisms on the Quantova protocol website and associated web based infrastructure.

This Policy should be read in conjunction with the Quantova Privacy Policy, Terms of Use, and Software Licensing Framework. In the event of inconsistency, the Privacy Policy governs personal data handling principles, subject to applicable law.

This Policy is intended to comply with applicable data protection frameworks, including the General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR), UK GDPR (as applicable), and relevant United States privacy laws.

2. Definition of Cookies and Tracking Technologies

For the purposes of this Policy,

• Cookies are small text files stored on a user’s device by a web browser
• Local storage technologies include browser based storage mechanisms used to retain configuration or session data
• Tracking technologies may include anonymized analytics identifiers, session identifiers, and performance monitoring tools

These technologies are used strictly for operational and security purposes.

3. Types of Data Collected

The Quantova website may collect or process the following categories of technical data through cookies or similar mechanisms.

3.1 Technical and Operational Data

• IP address (temporarily processed for security and network integrity purposes)
• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Session identifiers
• Access timestamps

3.2 Security and Abuse Prevention Data

• Request frequency patterns
• Network anomaly detection signals
• Fraud or automated bot detection indicators

3.3 Website Performance Data

• Page interaction metrics
• Load performance metrics
• Error reporting and diagnostics data

4. Purpose of Data Processing

Cookies and tracking technologies are used strictly for the following purposes,

• Website security and infrastructure protection
• Prevention of unauthorized access or abusive activity
• Operational reliability and system performance monitoring
• Technical debugging and system diagnostics
• Session continuity for authenticated or multi page interactions

No tracking technologies are used for behavioral profiling for advertising resale purposes.

5. Legal Basis for Processing GDPR Alignment

Where applicable under GDPR and equivalent frameworks, processing of technical data is based on,

• Legitimate Interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) for security, infrastructure integrity, and operational continuity
• Legal Obligation (where applicable) for compliance with applicable law enforcement or regulatory requirements
• Consent (where required) for non essential cookies, where implemented via cookie consent mechanisms

Users may manage cookie preferences via browser settings or platform provided controls.

6. Cookie categories

6.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are required for,

• Core website functionality
• Security and access control
• Load balancing and session integrity

These cookies cannot be disabled where required for system operation.

6.2 Functional Cookies

Used for,

• User interface preferences
• Session continuity
• Website configuration settings

These may be disabled without affecting core protocol access.

6.3 Analytics and Performance Cookies

Used in anonymized or aggregated form to,

• Monitor system performance
• Identify technical errors
• Improve infrastructure reliability

Where implemented, these are designed to avoid individual behavioral profiling.

7. IP Address and Network Data Handling

The Quantova infrastructure may temporarily process IP addresses for,

• Security filtering and abuse prevention
• Network integrity validation
• Rate limiting and denial of service protection

IP data is not used for personal identification beyond security related functions and is not sold or commercially distributed.

8. Third Party Services

The Quantova website may integrate third party service providers for,

• Hosting infrastructure
• Security monitoring tools
• Analytics services (where applicable)

Third party providers are contractually required to process data in accordance with applicable data protection laws and are not permitted to use data for independent commercial purposes outside service delivery.

9. Data Retention

Cookie and technical data retention periods are limited to what is necessary for,

• Security validation cycles
• Operational monitoring requirements
• Legal or regulatory compliance obligations

Data is retained no longer than operationally required unless extended retention is mandated by applicable law.

10. User Rights GDPR and Equivalent Frameworks

Where applicable, users may have the right to,

• Access personal data processed through cookies
• Request correction or deletion of personal data
• Object to certain categories of processing
• Restrict processing under applicable legal conditions
• Withdraw consent where consent based cookies are used

Requests may be submitted through official Quantova governance or legal contact channels.

11. Do Not Track and Global Privacy Controls

The Quantova website may not respond uniformly to all browser based Do Not Track signals due to technical implementation limitations.

Where required by law, Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals may be recognized and applied.

12. Security Measures

Appropriate technical and organizational measures are implemented to protect cookie related and technical data, including,

• Encryption in transit where applicable
• Access control restrictions
• Network level security monitoring
• Abuse detection systems

13. Regulatory Positioning

Nothing in this Policy shall be interpreted as,

• An offer or solicitation of securities
• Investment advice or financial recommendation
• A guarantee of returns or protocol performance
• A representation of regulatory classification in any jurisdiction

14. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law,

• No liability is assumed for indirect or consequential damages arising from cookie usage
• No fiduciary relationship exists between Quantova entities and users
• Users assume responsibility for browser configuration and privacy settings

15. Updates to this Policy

This Policy may be updated periodically to reflect,

• Technical infrastructure changes
• Regulatory requirements
• Governance or operational updates

Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.

16. Contact Information

All privacy, cookie, or data protection inquiries should be submitted via official Quantova governance communication channels published on the protocol website.