Cookie and Tracking Technologies Policy
1.What are Cookies and Similar Technologies?
This policy explains how Conocimiento Universal QS ("Company", "We") uses cookies, local storage, session storage, and similar tracking technologies on https://www.cuqs.org and its private member area (the "Service").
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when browsing our site. They allow us to authenticate your session, remember your language preferences, analyze global traffic, and deliver personalized content.
2.Types of Cookies We Use on cuqs.org
We use first-party and third-party cookies categorized as follows:
A.Strictly Necessary and Technical Cookies (Mandatory)
Essential for the secure operation of the platform and member portal access. Cannot be deactivated.
- Finalidad:Authenticated user session management, CSRF/XSS protection, load balancing, and storage of cookie consent preferences.
- Duración:Session or up to 1 year.
B.Personalization and Functionality Cookies
Enable the website to remember user selections for a seamless browsing experience.
- Finalidad:Remembering language preferences (/es, /en, etc.), timezone, or video playback progress in the student dashboard (private streaming service).
- Duración:Persistent (up to 1 year).
C.Analytics and Performance Cookies (Subject to Consent)
Measure traffic, acquisition sources, and in-app navigation behavior.
- Finalidad:Measurement of page views, user pathways, and usability testing.
- Proveedores:Google Analytics 4 (with IP anonymization).
- Duración:Persistent (from 24 hours to 2 years).
D.Advertising, Pixels, and Social Media Cookies (Subject to Consent)
Used by third-party platforms to track campaign conversions and serve relevant advertisements.
- Finalidad:Registration conversion tracking, advertising campaign optimization, and social media integrations.
- Proveedores:Meta Pixel (Facebook/Instagram), Google Ads.
- Duración:Persistent (defined by the third-party provider).
3.Consent Management and Control
In compliance with international privacy frameworks (GDPR, CCPA, PIPL, PDPL):
- Consent Banner:on your first visit to cuqs.org, a preference panel will be displayed allowing you to Accept All, Reject Non-Essential, or Configure analytics and advertising cookies.
- No Cookie Walls:declining analytics or advertising cookies will not prevent you from browsing the Service or accessing public lectures; only strictly necessary cookies are required for the authenticated member area.
- Preference Modification:you may modify or revoke your consent at any time via the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer.
- Browser-Level Controls:you may also restrict, block, or delete cookies through your browser settings (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge). Blocking strictly necessary cookies may impair portal functionality.
4.International Transfer of Cookie Data
Information gathered through third-party cookies (such as Google Analytics or Meta) may be transferred, processed, and stored on servers outside your country of residence (including the United States and the European Union). We employ providers adhering to legally recognized transfer mechanisms (Data Privacy Framework, Standard Contractual Clauses). For users in Russia and China, refer to the infrastructure advisory in our Privacy Policy — compliance with this cookie clause does not substitute local data residency mandates.
5.Contact
For questions regarding the use of cookies on cuqs.org:
- Email:contact[at]email.cuqs.org