Effective Date: 08012025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience and allow certain website functions to work properly.

2. How We Use Cookies

Connection Quest uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Remember Your Preferences: Save your settings and preferences for future visits

• Analyze Website Performance: Understand how visitors use our site to improve functionality

• Provide Relevant Content: Deliver content that matches your interests

• Ensure Website Security: Protect against fraud and unauthorized access

• Enable Social Media Features: Allow sharing of content on social platforms

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems.

• Session Cookies: Enable you to navigate the website and use its features

• Security Cookies: Help keep the website secure

• Accessibility Cookies: Remember accessibility preferences

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

• Google Analytics: Tracks page views, bounce rates, and user behavior

• Podcast Analytics: Monitors download and listening statistics

• Performance Monitoring: Identifies technical issues and loading times

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization.

• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and choices

• Social Media Cookies: Enable sharing on social platforms

• Comment System Cookies: Allow you to leave comments and feedback

Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your online activity to help advertisers deliver more relevant advertising or limit how many times you see an ad.

• Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant ads based on your interests

• Affiliate Tracking: Monitor clicks on affiliate links and referrals

• Email Marketing: Track email campaign effectiveness

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may allow third-party companies to place cookies on your device through our website. These companies include:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring

• Social Media Platforms: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram for social sharing

• Podcast Hosting Services: For podcast delivery and analytics

• Affiliate Networks: For tracking referrals and commissions

• Email Marketing Platforms: For newsletter and marketing communications

5. Cookie Duration

Cookies may be either:

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser

• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View cookies stored on your device

• Delete existing cookies

• Block cookies from specific websites

• Block all cookies (though this may affect website functionality)

Cookie Consent Management

When you first visit our website, you’ll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:

• Accept all cookies

• Accept only essential cookies

• Customize your cookie preferences

• Learn more about our cookie practices

Opt-Out Tools

For specific cookie types, you can use these opt-out tools:

• Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

• Interest-Based Advertising: Network Advertising Initiative

• Social Media: Adjust privacy settings on respective platforms

7. Browser-Specific Instructions

Chrome

1. Click the three dots menu → Settings

2. Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data

3. Choose your preferred settings

Firefox

1. Click the menu button → Options

2. Privacy & Security panel

3. Cookies and Site Data section

Safari

1. Safari menu → Preferences

2. Privacy tab

3. Manage website data

Edge

1. Three dots menu → Settings

2. Cookies and site permissions

3. Manage and delete cookies and site data

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website:

• Essential Features: Some website functions may not work properly

• Personalization: We won’t remember your preferences

• Analytics: We can’t track website performance to make improvements

• Social Features: Sharing buttons may not function

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make changes, we’ll update the effective date and notify you through our website.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:

Email: [Insert Email]Website: [Insert Website URL]Address: [Insert Physical Address]

Last updated: [Insert Date]