Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 1, 2025
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
QwikForms uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze website traffic, and improve our service.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Functionality: To provide core website functionality and enable you to navigate our site
- Authentication: To keep you logged in to your QwikForms account
- Security: To protect against fraud and maintain service security
- Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website and service
- Preferences: To remember your settings and preferences
- Performance: To monitor and improve website performance
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Examples:
- Session management cookies
- Authentication tokens
- CSRF protection tokens
- Load balancing cookies
3.2 Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often. This data helps us optimize our website performance and user experience.
Examples:
- Google Analytics cookies
- Page load time monitoring
- Error tracking cookies
- Usage statistics
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers.
Examples:
- Language preferences
- Theme settings
- Dashboard layout preferences
- Notification preferences
3.4 Targeting/Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They may be set by our advertising partners through our site.
Examples:
- Google Ads tracking
- Social media advertising pixels
- Retargeting cookies
- Conversion tracking
4. Specific Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose |
|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics tracking |
| _gid | Google Analytics session tracking |
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services. We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:
5.1 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous information about how visitors use our site.
- Purpose: Website analytics and performance monitoring
- Data collected: Page views, session duration, bounce rate, demographics
- Privacy policy: Google Privacy Policy
- Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out
5.2 Cloudflare
Our website is protected by Cloudflare, which may set cookies for security and performance purposes.
- Purpose: Security, DDoS protection, and content delivery
- Data collected: IP address, request patterns, security events
- Privacy policy: Cloudflare Privacy Policy
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
6.1 Browser Settings
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete existing cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block third-party cookies
- Clear all cookies when you close the browser
- Receive notifications when cookies are set
6.2 Browser-Specific Instructions
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 → Site permissions → Cookies and site data
6.3 Cookie Consent Management
When you first visit our website, you may see a cookie banner allowing you to accept or reject certain types of cookies. You can update your preferences at any time by:
- Clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer
- Accessing the preference center in your account settings
- Contacting us directly with your preferences
7. Do Not Track
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that allows you to tell websites that you do not want to have your online activities tracked. Currently, there is no standard for how websites should respond to these signals, and we do not currently respond to Do Not Track browser signals.
8. Mobile Devices
On mobile devices, you can manage cookies and similar technologies through your device settings:
- iOS: Settings → Safari → Privacy & Security
- Android: Settings → Site settings → Cookies
9. Impact of Disabling Cookies
While you can disable cookies, please note that this may affect your experience on our website:
Important Notice
Disabling essential cookies may prevent you from using certain features...
- You may need to re-enter login information on each visit
- Website preferences and settings may not be saved
- Some features may not function properly
- We may not be able to provide personalized experiences
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes:
- We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
- Material changes will be communicated via email or website notice
- We encourage you to review this policy periodically
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email: privacy@qwikforms.io
Support: support@qwikforms.io
12. Additional Resources
For more information about cookies and online privacy:
- All About Cookies
- Your Online Choices
- Network Advertising Initiative Opt-out
- Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-out
Your Consent
By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences or browser settings.