Cookie Policy
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This Cookie Policy explains how Content Knack (operated by Distinct Post Services, “Content Knack”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website (the “Site”).
We comply with:
- The General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR)
- The ePrivacy Directive (EU Cookie Law)
- Qatar Personal Data Privacy Protection Law No. 13 of 2016 (PDPPL)
For more information on how we process personal data, please review our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile device) when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve performance, enhance security, and provide analytics and marketing insights.
Cookies may be:
- First-party cookies (set by us)
- Third-party cookies (set by external providers)
- Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser)
- Persistent cookies (remain until expiration or deletion)
2. Legal Basis for Using Cookies
Under GDPR and Qatar PDPPL, we rely on:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies → Legitimate Interest (no consent required)
- Analytics & Marketing Cookies → User Consent (prior opt-in required where applicable)
You may withdraw consent at any time via our Cookie Settings tool or browser controls.
3. Categories of Cookies We Use
A. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and cannot be disabled.
Purpose:
- Session management
- Security protection
- Load balancing
- Traffic distribution
Legal Basis: Legitimate Interest
B. Preference & Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences to improve user experience.
Examples:
- Language settings
- Currency settings
- User interface preferences
Legal Basis: Consent (where required)
C. Analytics & Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website and improve performance.
Services We May Use:
- Google Analytics
- Hotjar
Data collected may include:
- IP address (anonymized where applicable)
- Device type
- Browser type
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
Legal Basis: Consent (EU users), Legitimate Interest (where permitted by law)
Users can opt-out via:
- Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on
- Browser cookie settings
D. Advertising & Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign performance.
We may use services such as:
- Google Ads
- Microsoft Advertising
- Facebook (Meta Ads / Facebook Pixel)
- LinkedIn Ads
- Twitter Ads
- AdRoll
These cookies may:
- Track browsing activity
- Enable behavioral remarketing
- Measure ad performance
- Build advertising profiles
Legal Basis: Explicit Consent
You can opt out via:
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI)
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA)
- Your browser settings
E. Conversion Tracking Cookies
We may use tracking pixels and scripts to measure advertising effectiveness, including:
- Google Ads Conversion Tracking
- Facebook Pixel
- LinkedIn Insight Tag
- Twitter Conversion Tracking
These tools associate ad interactions with actions performed on our Site.
Legal Basis: Consent
F. Embedded Content & Media Cookies
Our Site may embed content from third-party platforms such as:
- YouTube
- Wistia
These platforms may set cookies even if you do not actively interact with the content.
G. Security & Spam Protection Cookies
We use security tools to protect our Site from abuse.
Example:
- Google reCAPTCHA
Purpose:
- Prevent spam
- Detect automated abuse
- Protect forms
Legal Basis: Legitimate Interest
H. Tag Management
We may use tag management systems such as:
- Google Tag Manager
- Segment
These tools help deploy scripts and tracking technologies centrally.
I. Traffic Optimization & Distribution
We may use:
- Cloudflare
Cloudflare filters traffic, enhances performance, and may process IP addresses and usage data.
Legal Basis: Legitimate Interest
4. Cross-Border Data Transfers
Some cookie providers process data outside:
- The European Economic Area (EEA)
- The State of Qatar
Where applicable, we ensure:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- Adequacy safeguards
- Explicit consent (if required under Qatar PDPPL)
5. Managing & Withdrawing Consent
You may manage cookies through:
- Our Cookie Consent Banner
- Browser settings:
- Advertising opt-out platforms:
You may also delete previously stored cookies at any time.
Please note: Disabling certain cookies may impact website functionality.
6. Do Not Track (DNT)
Our Site does not currently respond to browser-based “Do Not Track” signals.
7. Data Subject Rights (EU & Qatar)
Under GDPR and Qatar PDPPL, you may:
- Withdraw consent
- Request access to cookie-related data
- Request deletion
- Object to processing
- Lodge a complaint with relevant authorities
To exercise your rights: 📩 [email protected]
8. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
9. Contact Information
Content Knack (a trading name of Distinct Post Services)
📍 Doha, Qatar
You can also visit our Contact Page for more ways to reach us.