Cookie Consent Policy

Company: Labaiq For Programming And Designing

Effective Date: 1 Feb 2026

This Cookie Consent Policy ("Policy") explains how Labaiq For Programming And Designing ("Labaiq", "we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our Platform at www.labaiq.com and related mobile applications. This Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

By continuing to use our Platform after being presented with the cookie consent banner, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Policy. You may withdraw or manage your consent at any time through the Cookie Settings panel available on the Platform.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device, remember your preferences, and improve your user experience. Cookies may also collect information about how you use a website over time.

In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies including:

Web beacons: Small transparent images embedded in emails or web pages to track whether they have been opened or accessed.
Pixel tags: Code snippets used to measure advertising performance and user interactions.
Local storage and session storage: Browser-based storage mechanisms for storing data on your device.
Device fingerprinting: A technique used for fraud detection and security purposes.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Platform to function. They cannot be disabled.

Session management: Maintaining your login session while you navigate the Platform.
Security cookies: Protecting your account from cross-site request forgery (CSRF) and other attacks.
Load balancing: Ensuring the Platform's servers distribute traffic appropriately.
Cookie consent preferences: Storing your cookie consent choices.
Shopping cart and payment flow: Retaining your selections during checkout processes.

2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how users interact with the Platform so we can improve it. They collect data in an aggregated, anonymous form.

Google Analytics: Tracks page views, session duration, traffic sources, and user journeys.
Hotjar (or similar): Records anonymised user behaviour including heatmaps, scrolling patterns, and click analysis.
Error tracking: Capturing JavaScript errors and platform bugs for debugging purposes.
A/B testing tools: Measuring the performance of different page layouts or features.

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation based on your preferences.

Language and region preferences: Remembering your language and geographic location settings.
Search preferences: Saving your recent searches and filters.
Accessibility settings: Retaining font size, contrast, and other accessibility preferences.
Auto-fill and form data: Pre-filling form fields to speed up data entry.
Dashboard customisation: Storing your preferred layout for the user dashboard.

2.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements to you both on and off the Platform. They track your browsing activity across websites.

Remarketing pixels: Re-targeting users who have visited the Platform with relevant ads on third-party sites.
LinkedIn Insight Tag: Tracking conversions and audience data for B2B advertising campaigns.
Google Ads conversion tracking: Measuring the effectiveness of Google advertising campaigns.
Meta (Facebook) Pixel: Tracking user interactions for social media advertising.
Interest-based advertising: Building profiles of user interests to serve targeted advertisements.

You can opt out of targeting cookies without affecting your core Platform experience. Opting out does not mean you will see fewer ads — only that they will be less relevant.

2.5 Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our Platform are set by third-party services we use. We do not control these cookies and they are subject to the respective third-party's privacy and cookie policies:

Google (Analytics, Ads, Maps): google.com/privacy
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy
Meta / Facebook: facebook.com/privacy/policy
Payment processors (e.g., QPay, Stripe, SkipCash): their respective policies
Live chat providers (e.g., Intercom, Zendesk): their respective policies

3. Cookie Consent and Management

3.1 Initial Consent

When you first visit the Platform, you will be presented with a Cookie Consent Banner that explains the categories of cookies we use. You can:

Accept All Cookies: Enable all categories of cookies.
Reject Non-Essential Cookies: Allow only strictly necessary cookies.
Customise Preferences: Select which categories of cookies you wish to enable.

3.2 Changing Your Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the 'Cookie Settings' link in the website footer. Your updated preferences will take effect immediately.

3.3 Browser-Level Controls

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

View and delete cookies stored on your device.
Block all cookies or cookies from specific websites.
Receive a warning before a cookie is stored.

Note: Blocking all cookies, including strictly necessary ones, will significantly impair the functionality of the Platform, and you may not be able to log in or complete transactions.

3.4 Opt-Out Tools

You may opt out of specific third-party tracking through:

Google Analytics Opt-Out: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Network Advertising Initiative: optout.networkadvertising.org
Your Online Choices (European DAA): youronlinechoices.eu

4. Cookie Retention Periods

Cookies are retained for varying periods depending on their type:

Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser.
Authentication cookies: Up to 30 days (or until you log out).
Analytics cookies: Up to 26 months.
Advertising and targeting cookies: Up to 12 months.
Preference cookies: Up to 12 months.
Consent record cookies: Up to 12 months from the date of consent.

5. Cookies and Personal Data

Some cookies may be considered personal data under applicable law if they can identify you directly or indirectly. Where cookies collect or process personal data, this is governed by our Privacy Policy. By accepting non-essential cookies, you also consent to the processing of any personal data associated with those cookies as described in the Privacy Policy.

6. Do Not Track Signals

Currently, the Platform does not respond to browser-transmitted "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals as there is no universally accepted standard for their interpretation. We will continue to monitor developments in this area and update this Policy accordingly.

7. Mobile Applications

Our mobile applications may use mobile identifiers (such as Apple's IDFA and Google's Advertising ID) and SDK-based tracking technologies in ways functionally similar to cookies. You can manage these through your device's privacy settings.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, law, or our business practices. Where changes are significant, we will update the consent banner to request fresh consent. The effective date at the top of this page will reflect when changes were last made.

9. Contact Us

For any questions about our use of cookies or to exercise your rights:

Labaiq For Programming And Designing

Building No. 83, Unit No. 4, Zone 38, Street No. 231, Sahim Bin Ahmad, Doha – Qatar

Email: [email protected] | Phone: +974 4436 4436

Our Cookie Settings panel on the Platform is the quickest way to update your cookie preferences. Your selections are saved automatically.