1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide analytical information.

2. Who Uses Cookies on This Website
Cookies on this Website are used by:

• DS Media, By Daniya Shageeva (website operator)
• Approved third-party service providers (analytics, advertising, payment services)

3. Types of Cookies We Use3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Website to function correctly and cannot be disabled. They are used for:

• User authentication
• Account login and security
• Payment processing
• Website functionality

Without these cookies, certain parts of the Website may not work properly.

3.2 Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how users interact with the Website and to improve performance.
Tools used:

• Google Analytics

Analytics cookies collect information such as:

• Pages visited
• Time spent on the Website
• Traffic sources

All data collected is aggregated and anonymized where possible.

3.3 Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and to display relevant ads.
Tools used:

• Meta Pixel (Facebook / Instagram)

Marketing cookies may track user behavior across websites.

3.4 Payment and Security Cookies
Payment-related cookies are used to:

• Process secure transactions
• Prevent fraud
• Enable Stripe and PayPal payment functionality

These cookies are necessary to complete purchases.

4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third parties acting as data processors, including:

• Google
• Meta (Facebook / Instagram)
• Stripe
• PayPal

These third parties process data in accordance with their own privacy and cookie policies.

5. Legal Basis for Using Cookies
Under the GDPR and ePrivacy Directive:

• Strictly necessary cookies are used based on legitimate interest and do not require consent.
• Analytics and marketing cookies are used only with your consent, which can be given or withdrawn at any time.

6. Cookie Consent and Management
When you first visit the Website, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Customize your cookie preferences

You can also manage or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.

7. How Long Cookies Are Stored
Cookies may be:

• Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser), or
• Persistent cookies (stored for a defined period or until deleted)

Retention periods depend on the cookie type and purpose.

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be published on this page with an updated revision date.

9. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or the use of cookies, contact us at:
quantumsacademy@gmail.com