Important note
This page is a professional Cookie Policy draft for SQC.
It should be reviewed by the business owner or a qualified legal/data protection adviser
before final publication if formal legal assurance is required.
1. What cookies are
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website.
They can help a website work properly, remember choices, protect forms,
maintain sessions, or understand how visitors use the website.
Similar technologies may also be used, such as local browser storage. In this policy,
“cookies” includes cookies and similar browser-based storage technologies.
2. Cookies this website may use
The SQC website is designed to use only limited cookies. The main purpose is website operation,
contact form support, user preference storage, and, if added later, optional analytics.
| Cookie / Storage |
Type |
Purpose |
Duration |
| ASP.NET session cookie |
Essential |
Supports normal ASP.NET Web Forms operation and session-based website functionality. |
Usually expires when the browser session ends. |
| sqcCookieChoice |
Preference |
Stores whether the visitor accepted or rejected optional cookies so the banner does not keep appearing. |
Stored in browser local storage until cleared by the user. |
| Analytics cookies |
Optional |
May be used in the future to understand website traffic and improve pages, only if analytics are enabled. |
Depends on the analytics provider and configuration. |
3. Essential cookies
Essential cookies are required for basic website functionality. These may include cookies
used by ASP.NET, hosting, security, form handling, or session management.
- They help the website load and operate correctly.
- They support secure and reliable form handling.
- They help prevent misuse, technical errors, or repeated banner display.
- They cannot always be disabled through the website without affecting operation.
4. Optional cookies
Optional cookies are not required for the website to work. These may include analytics
or marketing cookies if SQC adds them in the future.
The current cookie notice provides two choices:
- Accept all: allows essential cookies and optional cookies if they are enabled on the website.
- Reject non-essential: allows only essential cookies and blocks optional cookies unless the visitor changes browser settings later.
5. Managing cookie choices on this website
The cookie banner allows visitors to accept all cookies or reject non-essential cookies.
The choice is stored in the browser so the banner does not appear repeatedly.
If you want to reset the website cookie banner choice, clear this website’s local storage
and cookies in your browser settings, then reload the website.
6. Browser cookie controls
Most browsers allow you to block, delete, or restrict cookies. Browser controls are usually
available in privacy, security, or site settings.
- You can delete cookies already stored on your device.
- You can block cookies from specific websites.
- You can block third-party cookies.
- Blocking essential cookies may affect how some websites work.
7. Updates to this Cookie Policy
SQC may update this Cookie Policy if the website changes, if analytics are added,
or if legal, technical, or business requirements change.
The latest version will be posted on this page with an updated date.
8. Contact SQC about cookies
To ask a question about this Cookie Policy, contact SQC using:
- Email: info@sparkoqualityconsulting.co.uk
- Website contact page: /contact