About this Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how cookies and similar technologies may be used when you access Q Prime's website. It should be read together with the Q Prime Privacy Policy and other applicable legal notices.
Read our Privacy PolicyDefinition
Cookies are small files or identifiers stored or accessed through a user's device or browser when visiting a website. They allow the website to recognise the device and remember information about the visit.
Similar technologies
This policy may also cover similar technologies, including pixels, tags, local storage and other tracking technologies that perform a comparable function.
How Q Prime uses cookies
Where used, cookies and similar technologies may support the following purposes:
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Website operation
Supporting essential website functions.
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Security
Supporting security, fraud prevention and system integrity.
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Preferences
Remembering selected preferences.
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Performance
Understanding website performance.
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Analytics
Understanding aggregated website usage.
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Improvement
Using information to improve digital services.
| Purpose | Function | Consent |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Core website operation | Always active |
| Preferences | Remember user selections | Where applicable |
| Analytics | Understand website usage | Consent-based where required |
| Performance | Improve website reliability | Consent-based where required |
Cookie Categories
Cookies used on the Q Prime website may be grouped according to their purpose and function.
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies support essential website functions and cannot generally be disabled through the website’s preference controls.
- Status
- Always active
- Purpose
- Website operation and security
Preference Cookies
These technologies may allow the website to remember choices or settings made during a user’s visit.
- Status
- Optional
- Control
- Cookie Preferences
Analytics Cookies
Where used and permitted, analytics technologies may help Q Prime understand how visitors interact with the website and identify opportunities to improve performance and usability.
- Status
- Consent-based where applicable
- Purpose
- Aggregated website analytics
Functional & Performance Technologies
These technologies support enhanced functionality and help maintain the reliability and performance of the website where they are implemented.
- Status
- Consent-based where applicable
- Purpose
- Functionality and performance
Cookie Inventory
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Category | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| q_prime_session | Q Prime | Website functionality & authentication | Necessary | Session | First-party |
| qprime_csrf | Q Prime | Security & form protection | Necessary | 2 hours | First-party |
| qprime_prefs | Q Prime | Remember user preferences | Preferences | 180 days | First-party |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Aggregated website analytics | Analytics | 24 months | Third-party |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguish users | Analytics | 24 hours | Third-party |
The cookie inventory is maintained by Q Prime’s privacy and technical teams.
Third-party technologies
Certain website functions may rely on services provided by third parties. Where such services use cookies or similar technologies, their operation may be governed by the relevant provider’s policies in addition to Q Prime’s own privacy framework.
Google Analytics
Analytics- Service
- Web analytics
- Purpose
- Aggregated usage statistics
Content Delivery Network
Performance- Service
- Edge delivery
- Purpose
- Performance and reliability
First-party
Technologies placed or controlled by the website operator.
Third-party
Technologies associated with external service providers.
Cookie retention
Cookies may be retained for different periods depending on their function. Session cookies are deleted when the browser session ends, while persistent cookies remain for a defined period until they expire or are deleted.
├── Browser session
└── Deleted when session ends
├── Defined retention period
└── Expires or is deleted earlier
Managing your preferences
Where applicable, you may manage your preferences for non-essential cookies through Q Prime’s cookie preference centre. Your cookie preferences may also be managed through the cookie consent interface presented when you first access the website.
Your choices matter
Where consent is required, optional cookies and similar technologies should not be activated until the relevant preference has been provided. Users may revisit their choices through the cookie preference centre at any time.
Browser controls
In addition to Q Prime's preference controls, you may configure your browser to block or delete cookies, restrict third-party cookies, or notify you when cookies are set.
Changes to this Cookie Policy
Q Prime may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Material changes may require additional notice. The last-updated date identifies the current version.
2.4
11 August 2026
Version History
| Version | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 2.4 | 11 Aug 2026 | Updated cookie categories and inventory |
| 2.0 | 02 Jan 2026 | Updated cookie categories |
| 1.1 | 15 Jun 2025 | Clarified analytics technologies |
| 1.0 | 10 Jan 2025 | Initial publication |
Contact
For questions regarding cookies, digital privacy or this Cookie Policy, contact Q Prime through its official corporate channels.
This policy should be read alongside