Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 2026 | Version 1.0
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They help websites remember your preferences, keep you signed in, and understand how you use the site. Some cookies are essential for the site to work; others help us improve your experience.
2. Cookies we use
Essential cookies (always active)
These cookies are strictly necessary for the platform to function. They cannot be switched off. Under ICO guidance, strictly necessary cookies do not require consent.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| academy_token | Keeps you signed in to your account (httpOnly, secure) | 7 days |
Functional storage (localStorage)
We use browser localStorage (not cookies) to remember your preferences. These are stored only on your device and are not sent to our servers.
| Key | Purpose |
|---|---|
| qa_cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie consent choice |
| qa_chat_open | Remembers whether the chat widget is open or closed |
| qa_community_welcomed | Remembers whether you dismissed the community welcome banner |
| academy_user | Caches your display name and role for faster page loads |
Third-party cookies
When you make a payment, you are redirected to Stripe's secure checkout page. Stripe may set its own cookies during this process. We do not control Stripe's cookies. See Stripe's privacy policy for details.
We do not use any advertising, analytics, or tracking cookies. We do not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or similar services.
3. How to manage cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Here is how to do it in common browsers:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Privacy, Search, and Services > Cookies and site permissions
Please note that disabling essential cookies will prevent you from signing in to your account.
4. Cookie consent
When you first visit our site, a cookie banner asks for your consent. You can choose to accept essential cookies only or accept all cookies. Your choice is saved in your browser's localStorage.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser's localStorage for this site, which will cause the cookie banner to appear again on your next visit.
5. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top and re-display the cookie consent banner.
6. Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at support@quantumtrader.life.
See also our Privacy Policy for more information about how we handle your data.