Cookies Policy

General information

We respect the privacy of visitors using QUALCO Intelligent Finance (hereinafter “Website”) . This cookie policy provides you with clear and comprehensive information about the cookies we use and the purposes for using them.

Our online Privacy Notice applies in addition to this Cookies Policy. The Privacy Notice informs you about the ways Qualco uses, stores, and protects personal data collected online. It also informs you of your data protection rights and how to exercise them. We recommend that you read this Privacy Notice.

This policy describes how our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and to enable do our best. This cookie policy provides you with information about the cookies we use and the purposes for which we use them. Please read this policy carefully for more details about the information we collect when you use this website and make sure that you fully understand its contents before giving your consent to the installation of cookies.

Who’s legally responsible for Qualco’s cookie use?

Qualco Information Systems Single Member S.A. with registered office at Kifisias Ave. 66, 15125 Maroussi, Athens, Greece (hereinafter referred to as “Qualco”) operates the qualco.group website and determines the means and purposes of the personal data processing described in this Cookie Policy, and is therefore the data controller (in the sense of EU Regulation 2016/679).

Consent & withdrawal of consent

Our legal basis for the usage of the Necessary cookies, as described below is Art. 6.1(f) of the GDPR and for the rest of the cookies categories is Art.6. 1 (a), as they are installed only on the premise that your consent is provided. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. The withdrawal of consent shall not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

You have the option of agreeing to the use of cookies prior to entering to this Site. This Cookie Policy allows you to consent or refuse to consent to each category of cookies (except Necessary Cookies). Once you have given us your consent to the use of cookies, we will install one (or more depending on the case) cookie on your computer or device to remember it on your next visit. Periodically the cookie will expire. If you wish to revoke your consent earlier, you can specify which cookies you accept, and which do not by clicking the icon at the bottom left of the screen. To delete existing cookies you can use the settings of your web browser. For more information on how to delete cookies, see below.

What are cookies?

Cookies are text files containing small amounts of information which are downloaded to your device when you visit a website. Software on your device, for example a web browser, stores the cookies and sends them back to a website next time you visit. Cookies allow websites to recognize your device and preferences, and provide information to the owners of sites which can be used to improve your online experience.

What personal information do we collect?

Some cookies collect personal information. Most do not collect information that allows the user to be identified. They collect general information such as how the user got to the site and how they used it, or in which part of the world they are located.

Why do we use cookies?

We use cookies and other tracking technologies for a variety of reasons. The main purposes are: to let our website operate and to assist you in navigation, to enable certain functions of the services, to identify you and your interests, to remember your preferences and optimize your online experience, to ensure that everyone who uses our website has the best possible experience, to track the interests of our website visitors and for marketing reasons.

What are third party cookies?

Third-parties may serve cookies through our website to provide analytics, to store your preferences and personalize your experience, to enable delivery of advertisements, including behavioral advertising and other types. The cookies set by a third-party may change from time to time and we have no control over these cookies.

What types of cookies we use?

Necessary Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies then some or all of these services may not function properly. You can, deactivate these cookies at any time in the settings in this Cookie Policy or in your browser. These cookies do not track your movements on other websites.

Analytics Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources, so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our site.

Statistic cookies

Statistic cookies help website owners to understand how visitors interact with websites by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

Marketing cookies

Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user and thereby more valuable for publishers and third-party advertisers.

Where we store your information

Some companies that provide services to us, run their services from outside the European Economic Area. We only let that happen if we are satisfied with their levels of security. Keep in mind that when you give us personal information it could be being transferred, stored, or processed in a location outside the EEA.

Cookies List

In general, the use of the website may lead to the installation of various types of cookies, the purpose and function of which are described below:

Cookie name	Category	Description	Duration	Provider

What happens if I reject cookies?

If you decide to reject cookies that require your prior consent, we will not use such cookies. If you decide to withdraw consent that was given to us previously, we will no longer use the relevant cookies and will delete them (if they are first-party cookies). The withdrawal of consent shall not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal. This means, that in the case of personalization and advertising cookies, you will not be able to take advantage of all the features and functionality of our website. Similarly, it is possible for you to reject analytics cookies. In that case we will be less able to learn what you like or do not like about our website, so that we can make it better.

We cannot delete third-party cookies. If you wish to delete all third-party cookies, you need do this in your own browser settings. Also, if you reject or withdraw your consent to advertising cookies, you will not necessarily receive less advertising – but the advertising you see will not be customized to suit your needs.

How do I reject cookies?

If you do not want to be tracked by Google Analytics cookies you can opt-out by installing a browser plug-in here: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout/

At any time, you can prevent cookies from being set on your browser. For instructions on how to block, delete or disable any cookies, please consult your browser’s ‘Help’ or ‘Support’ section. Please note that by deleting our cookies or disabling future cookies you may not be able to access certain areas or features of our website.

Please consult the following links for information on cookie management and blocking according to your browser:

You can also find more information and manage cookie storage at: www.youronlinechoices.eu.

Contact

If you have any questions about this policy or the information we hold about you please contact dpo@qualco.eu

Changes to the Policy

We may update the cookies policy from time to time. Thus, we advise you to review this page periodically for any changes. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Cookies Policy on this page. These changes are effective immediately after they are posted on this page.

Last Update: October 2023