Cookie Policy

Last Updated: July 2026

Welcome to QI Media (“QI Media“, “we“, “our“, or “us“).

This Cookie Policy explains how QI Media uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you access or use any website, web application, mobile application, online platform, digital property, community platform, event platform, communication channel, publication, software, product, service, program, initiative, campaign, or any other platform or offering owned, operated, managed, licensed, administered, controlled, or otherwise made available by QI Media or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, parent entities, divisions, brands, products, business units, successors, assigns, or authorized representatives (collectively referred to as the “Platform” or “Services”).

This Policy applies to all visitors, users, customers, clients, subscribers, members, contributors, partners, advertisers, vendors, publishers, event participants, and any other individuals or organizations interacting with QI Media or its Platforms and Services.

This Cookie Policy should be read together with our:

By accessing, browsing, registering on, subscribing to, purchasing, participating in, contributing to, or otherwise using any of our Platforms or Services, you acknowledge that cookies and similar technologies may be used in accordance with this Cookie Policy and applicable laws. Where required by applicable law, we will obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies or similar tracking technologies on your device.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other internet-enabled device when you visit a website or use an online platform. Cookies allow websites and applications to recognize your device, remember your preferences, maintain secure sessions, improve functionality, analyze website performance, personalize your experience, and support the delivery of certain features and services.

In addition to traditional browser cookies, QI Media may use similar technologies including, but not limited to:

  • Web Beacons
  • Pixel Tags
  • Tracking Pixels
  • JavaScript Tags
  • Local Storage
  • Session Storage
  • SDKs (Software Development Kits)
  • Device Identifiers
  • Browser Storage Technologies
  • Log Files
  • Similar analytics and tracking technologies

For the purposes of this Cookie Policy, all such technologies are collectively referred to as “Cookies”, unless the context requires otherwise.

Cookies may be placed directly by QI Media (First-Party Cookies) or by authorized third-party service providers, technology partners, analytics providers, advertising partners, payment providers, social media platforms, embedded content providers, or other integrated services (Third-Party Cookies) that assist us in operating and improving our Platforms and Services.

Cookies may remain active only for the duration of your browsing session (Session Cookies) or may remain stored on your device for a defined period after your visit (Persistent Cookies), depending upon their purpose and configuration.

QI Media uses Cookies and similar technologies to support the operation, security, performance, functionality, personalization, analytics, communications, marketing, and continuous improvement of our Platforms and Services. The types of Cookies used and the purposes for which they are used are described in the sections that follow.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Depending on the Platform, Services, features you access, and your interactions with QI Media, we may use one or more of the following categories of Cookies.

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These Cookies are essential for the operation, security, and functionality of our Platforms and Services.

They enable core features such as:

  • User authentication and login.
  • Account security.
  • Session management.
  • Network management.
  • Form submissions.
  • Payment processing support.
  • Shopping cart functionality (where applicable).
  • Security verification.
  • Fraud detection and prevention.
  • Load balancing.
  • Website performance monitoring.
  • System administration.

Without these Cookies, certain features, functions, or Services may not operate correctly or may become unavailable.

As these Cookies are essential for providing requested Services, they generally cannot be disabled through our Platforms.

B. Functional Cookies

Functional Cookies help us remember your preferences and enhance your overall user experience.

These Cookies may remember:

  • Preferred language.
  • Country or region.
  • Accessibility settings.
  • User preferences.
  • Display settings.
  • Recently viewed content.
  • Login preferences.
  • Saved forms.
  • Personalized dashboard settings.
  • Content preferences.

These Cookies improve convenience and provide a more personalized browsing experience.

C. Analytics & Performance Cookies

Analytics and Performance Cookies help QI Media understand how visitors interact with our Platforms and Services.

These Cookies may collect information such as:

  • Number of visitors.
  • Pages viewed.
  • Navigation paths.
  • User journeys.
  • Time spent on pages.
  • Entry and exit pages.
  • Device information.
  • Browser information.
  • Operating system.
  • Screen resolution.
  • Geographic region (approximate).
  • Referral sources.
  • Search keywords.
  • Website performance.
  • Error reports.
  • Crash reports.
  • Feature usage.
  • Interaction patterns.

The information collected is generally aggregated or anonymized and helps us:

  • Improve website performance.
  • Enhance user experience.
  • Identify technical issues.
  • Measure Platform effectiveness.
  • Improve future products and Services.
  • Conduct statistical analysis.

D. Advertising & Marketing Cookies

Where applicable, QI Media and authorized third-party advertising partners may use Advertising and Marketing Cookies to:

  • Deliver relevant advertisements.
  • Personalize marketing campaigns.
  • Limit repetitive advertisements.
  • Measure advertising effectiveness.
  • Understand campaign performance.
  • Build audience insights.
  • Support remarketing campaigns.
  • Track conversions.
  • Optimize digital marketing efforts.
  • Improve customer acquisition strategies.

These Cookies may be placed by QI Media or by authorized third-party advertising and marketing partners.

Advertising Cookies do not generally store sensitive personal information but may uniquely identify your browser or device.

E. Social Media Cookies

Certain areas of our Platforms may include social media integrations, embedded content, sharing buttons, or login functionality provided by third-party social media platforms.

These Cookies may:

  • Enable social sharing.
  • Remember your social media preferences.
  • Measure engagement.
  • Support embedded videos or feeds.
  • Authenticate social logins.
  • Collect interaction data according to the respective third-party platform’s privacy policies.

F. Third-Party Cookies

Some Cookies may be placed by independent third-party service providers that support the operation of our Platforms and Services.

These providers may include:

  • Analytics providers.
  • Search providers.
  • Cloud infrastructure providers.
  • Hosting providers.
  • Payment gateways.
  • Advertising platforms.
  • Marketing automation providers.
  • Customer support platforms.
  • CRM providers.
  • Event management platforms.
  • Video hosting services.
  • Social media platforms.
  • Embedded content providers.
  • Security providers.

QI Media does not control the operation of third-party Cookies. Their use is governed by the respective privacy policies and cookie policies of those third parties.

3. How We Use Cookies

QI Media uses Cookies for legitimate business, operational, analytical, security, and marketing purposes, including but not limited to:

  • Operating and maintaining our Platforms.
  • Authenticating users.
  • Managing secure sessions.
  • Protecting against fraud and unauthorized access.
  • Remembering user preferences.
  • Improving website functionality.
  • Personalizing user experiences.
  • Measuring website traffic.
  • Understanding visitor behaviour.
  • Conducting analytics and research.
  • Monitoring Platform performance.
  • Identifying technical issues.
  • Delivering relevant content.
  • Supporting online forms and registrations.
  • Processing purchases and payments.
  • Managing memberships and subscriptions.
  • Improving customer support.
  • Conducting marketing campaigns.
  • Measuring advertising performance.
  • Supporting remarketing initiatives.
  • Complying with legal, regulatory, and security obligations.
  • Developing new products, features, and Services.

We use Cookies only for purposes that are reasonably necessary, proportionate, and consistent with this Cookie Policy and applicable laws.

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Most internet browsers allow you to control, restrict, block, or delete Cookies through your browser settings.

Depending on your browser or device, you may be able to:

  • Accept all Cookies.
  • Reject non-essential Cookies.
  • Delete existing Cookies.
  • Block Cookies from specific websites.
  • Receive notifications before Cookies are stored.
  • Disable third-party Cookies.
  • Configure browser privacy settings.

Please note that disabling certain Cookies may affect the functionality, performance, security, or availability of some features or Services offered by QI Media.

Where required by applicable law, we may also provide cookie consent or preference management tools that allow you to manage your Cookie choices directly on our Platforms.

5. Changes to This Cookie Policy

QI Media reserves the right to modify, update, amend, replace, or revise this Cookie Policy at any time to reflect changes in our business operations, technologies, legal obligations, industry practices, or the Services we provide.

Any updates will become effective upon publication on the relevant Platform unless otherwise specified.

Where required by applicable law, we may provide additional notice or obtain your consent before implementing material changes to our Cookie practices.

Your continued use of any QI Media Platform or Service after the revised Cookie Policy becomes effective constitutes your acknowledgment and acceptance of the updated Policy.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of Cookies and similar technologies, you may contact QI Media through the official contact channels available on our Platforms.

Where applicable, requests relating to Cookies, privacy, or data protection should include sufficient information to enable us to identify and process your request efficiently.

7. Relationship with Other Policies

This Cookie Policy forms an integral part of QI Media’s overall legal and privacy framework and should be read together with our:

In the event of any inconsistency between this Cookie Policy and a service-specific agreement relating to the use of Cookies or tracking technologies, the service-specific agreement shall prevail to the extent of such inconsistency.

8. Your Consent

By accessing, browsing, registering on, subscribing to, purchasing, participating in, contributing to, or otherwise using any website, web application, mobile application, online platform, digital property, publication, software, product, service, program, campaign, initiative, or any other Platform operated by QI Media, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Cookie Policy.

Where required by applicable law, you consent to the use of Cookies and similar technologies as described in this Policy through the cookie consent mechanism provided on the applicable Platform. You may withdraw or modify your consent for non-essential Cookies at any time through your browser settings or any cookie preference management tools made available by QI Media, subject to applicable legal requirements.

Please note that disabling or rejecting certain Cookies may affect the availability, functionality, security, or performance of some features or Services offered by QI Media.

9. Governing Law

This Cookie Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Nothing contained in this Cookie Policy shall limit any rights or obligations that cannot lawfully be excluded or restricted under applicable data protection, consumer protection, or privacy laws.