Clarity on Cookies: Our Stance on Data and Trust
At QatarConnect, we believe your data should serve your connectivity, not undermine your privacy. This policy explains how we use cookie technology to enhance your experience—strictly for functionality, preference memory, and performance insights—never for intrusive tracking.
The Three Buckets: How We Use Cookies
Not all cookies are created equal. We categorize our usage into three distinct buckets to ensure you know exactly what’s happening when you browse QatarConnect. We do not use cookies to build shadow profiles or sell data to third parties. Period.
- 1 Strictly Necessary: Security, network management, and accessibility. These cannot be disabled.
- 2 Functional: Memory of your region, language, and layout preferences to reduce friction.
- 3 Performance: Aggregated, anonymized data on page load and interaction speeds only.
Our Evidence Base: The QatarConnect Standard
Assumptions
We assume users value convenience (e.g., saved login state) over absolute minimalism. We assume that "transparency" means plain language, not legalese. We assume our audience is technically savvy enough to manage browser settings.
Constraints
No cookies persist beyond 90 days. No cross-site tracking pixels are deployed. No personal data (names, emails) is stored in cookie strings. All tracking scripts are blocked until active consent is given via our global banner.
What Changes Our View
If new local regulations require stricter data residency controls, we will shift to on-premise logging. If users consistently opt-out of functional cookies, we will redesign the preference architecture to be entirely session-based.
You Are in Control: Managing Your Cookie Settings
You don’t need a PhD in computer science to manage your privacy. While our "Strictly Necessary" cookies ensure the network portal functions securely, you have full authority over everything else.
How to adjust: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Visit your browser’s Privacy & Security settings to toggle preferences. For QatarConnect specifically, you can revisit your choice at any time via the footer link labeled "Cookie Preferences."
Note: Disabling functional cookies may result in repeated preference prompts or slower load times as the site re-verifies your region on each visit.
Cookie Specifications
Maintains your logged-in state and security token. Expires when you close your browser. Type: Strictly Necessary
Remembers your selected service region (e.g., Doha, Lusail, Al Wakrah) for localized plan displays. Type: Functional | Expires: 30 Days
Aggregated load time data (no personal identifiers). Helps us optimize for Qatar’s mobile networks. Type: Performance | Expires: 7 Days
Captures anonymized error codes (404, 500) to assist support teams. Type: Performance | Expires: 24 Hours
Stores your selection for light/dark mode preference (if enabled in future updates). Type: Functional | Expires: 90 Days
Remembers your acceptance of this cookie policy so we don’t bother you again. Type: Strictly Necessary | Expires: 1 Year
Questions About Your Data?
If something isn’t clear, or if you need help managing your digital footprint, our privacy team is here to help.