COOKIE POLICY
Last Updated: September 18, 2026
Effective Date: September 18, 2026
1. Introduction
QuantumByte Technologies ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website quantumbyte.tech. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, your choices regarding cookies, and further information about cookies.
By continuing to browse or use our website, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be "session cookies" (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (remain until they expire or you delete them). We also use similar technologies such as web beacons, pixels, and local storage.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They are usually only set in response to actions you take such as logging in, adding items to your cart, or filling out forms.
- Session Management: Maintain your login state and secure session
- Cart Persistence: Remember items in your shopping cart across pages
- Wishlist & Comparison: Save your wishlist and product comparisons
- Security: CSRF protection, fraud detection, and bot prevention
- Load Balancing: Distribute traffic across servers for stability
3.2 Analytics & Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and services.
- Page Views: Track which pages are visited and how often
- Traffic Sources: Understand where visitors come from (search, social, direct)
- Product Interactions: Which products are viewed, compared, and purchased
- Error Tracking: Identify and fix technical issues on the website
- Performance Metrics: Page load times, Core Web Vitals monitoring
3.3 Functional / Preference Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features.
- Language Preference: Remember your language selection
- Currency Display: Remember PKR or other currency preferences
- Theme Settings: Dark/light mode preference
- Recently Viewed: Products you recently browsed
- Notification Preferences: Cookie consent and notification settings
3.4 Marketing & Targeting Cookies
These cookies may be set by us or our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements. We currently use these in limited capacity.
- Retargeting: Show relevant ads to users who have visited our site
- Conversion Tracking: Measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns
- Social Media Pixels: Enable sharing and track social media referrals
4. Third-Party Cookies
We use trusted third-party services that may set cookies on your device. These services have their own privacy and cookie policies:
Sanity CMS
Content management and analytics
Vercel
Web hosting, analytics, and performance
Google Analytics
Website traffic and user behavior analytics
EasyPaisa / Payment Gateways
Secure payment processing
5. Cookie Retention Periods
Different cookies are retained for varying periods:
| Cookie Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Session Cookies | Deleted when browser is closed |
| Authentication Token | 30 days (or until logout) |
| Cart & Wishlist | 90 days |
| Analytics (Sanity) | 26 months |
| Preference Cookies | 1 year |
| Marketing/Retargeting | 30–90 days |
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options to manage cookies:
6.1 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can configure your browser to:
- Block all cookies (may break website functionality)
- Block third-party cookies only
- Delete existing cookies
- Be notified before a cookie is placed
6.2 Opt-Out Tools
- NAI Opt-Out Tool — opt out of interest-based advertising
- Your Online Choices — manage ad preferences in Europe
- Google Analytics Opt-Out — browser add-on
Important: Disabling strictly necessary cookies (session, authentication, cart) will impair core website functionality including login, checkout, and cart persistence.
7. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers transmit "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals. Currently, our website does not alter its data collection and use practices in response to DNT signals as there is no industry-wide consensus on how to respond to them.
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. Material changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.
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10. Contact Us
For questions or concerns about our Cookie Policy or cookie practices: