Last updated: 20/10/2025
This Cookies Policy explains how Qubi Advisory Service (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit www.qubiadvisoryservice.com (the “Website”), and your rights regarding those technologies.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They contain information such as a unique identifier and the domain that placed the cookie. Cookies can be “session” cookies (which expire when you close your browser) or “persistent” cookies (which remain for a period of time).
Other similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, local storage, and similar mechanisms.
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
| Purpose | Description |
|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | These cookies are essential for the operation of the Website (e.g. to maintain session, security, form submissions) |
| Performance / Analytics | To collect anonymized statistical information about how visitors use the Website (which pages they visit, how long, error messages, etc.) |
| Functional / Preferences | To remember your preferences (e.g. language, settings) to enhance your experience |
| Marketing / Advertising | To deliver relevant advertisements (on or off site) and to measure the effectiveness of ad campaigns (may involve third parties) |
Below is a non-exhaustive list of cookies that may be used on this Website. You should replace this with the actual cookies your site uses (you can scan with a cookie auditor):
| Cookie name / provider | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga (Google Analytics) | Performance / Analytics | Distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _gid (Google Analytics) | Performance / Analytics | Distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| _gat (Google Analytics) | Performance / Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
| PHPSESSID (or session cookie) | Strictly Necessary | Keeps session / login state | Session |
| cookieconsent_status | Functional | Stores your cookie consent preference (yes / no / preferences) | 1 year |
| Facebook Pixel / Advertising cookie | Marketing | For ad targeting and conversion measurement | varies |
Note: This is just an example list. You should generate the real list of cookies set by your site (first- and third-party) and include those.
When you first visit the Website (unless you have already given consent), you will see a cookie banner / notice requesting your consent for non-essential cookies (analytics, marketing, etc.).
Strictly necessary cookies will be set regardless of your consent because they are needed for the Website to function.
You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences (e.g. enable/disabe categories).
You may withdraw your consent at any time (e.g. via a “Cookie Settings” link or in your browser).
If you reject or disable non-essential cookies, parts of the Website may not function optimally (e.g. analytics, personalization).
You can control or delete cookies directly via your browser settings. The following links explain how to do so in common browsers:
Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
Microsoft Edge
Safari
Opera
You can also consult services such as “YourOnlineChoices” (for advertising cookies) or other opt-out tools.
Please note that if you disable or delete cookies, some features of the Website may not work as intended.
Some cookies are set by third parties (not directly by us). These may include analytics providers (e.g. Google Analytics), advertising networks (e.g. Facebook, Google Ads), social media platforms, or embedded content providers.
We do not control these third parties’ cookies or how they use the data. You should check their respective privacy / cookie policies for more details.
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time (for example, when our uses of cookies change). When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date above, and may provide notice (e.g. via banner or prominent notice). Please revisit this page to stay informed.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Qubi Advisory Service
Email: info@qubiadvisoryservice.com (or your contact address)
Address: [Your company address]
Below is a template incorporating your existing privacy disclosures plus GDPR-specific items. Be sure to tailor the specifics to your actual practices, data flows, retention, and applicable law.
Privacy Policy (“Policy”)
Last updated: [Date]
This Privacy Policy describes how Qubi Advisory Service (“we,” “us,” “our”) collects, uses, retains, discloses, and protects personal data when you use or interact with www.qubiadvisoryservice.com (the “Website”) and services offered by us (“Services”). It also describes your rights over your personal data under applicable privacy laws, including the GDPR (EU) and UK GDPR (if applicable).
By using the Website or providing personal data to us, you agree to the data practices described in this Policy.
We may collect personal data in various ways, including when you:
Visit the Website (automatically)
Register for an account / service
Submit a contact form or enquiry
Subscribe to our newsletter
Use or request Services
Communicate with us (email, phone, etc.)
We categorize these as:
a. Automatically collected data
IP address
Browser type, version, device, operating system
Referring / exit pages, URLs
Date/time stamps, click data, usage data
Cookies and tracking data (see Cookies Policy)
b. Data you provide / voluntarily submit
Name
Email address
Phone number
Company name, job title
Communications / messages you send us
Payment / billing information (if applicable)
Under GDPR / UK GDPR, we rely on one or more lawful bases to process your data:
Contractual necessity – to fulfill our obligations under services or agreements
Legitimate interests – for our business operations (e.g. improving services, security, fraud prevention), provided it does not override your rights
Consent – for non-essential processing such as marketing, analytics, etc.
Compliance with legal obligations – e.g. record keeping, regulatory obligations
When we rely on consent, you have the right to withdraw it at any time.
We may use your personal data for:
Providing and managing our Services
Responding to enquiries and communications
Sending updates, newsletters, marketing (where consent is given)
Personalizing your experience
Analytics and research to improve our Website / Services
Security, fraud detection, monitoring, and compliance
Legal obligations and internal recordkeeping
We do not sell or trade your personal data. We may share your data:
With our service providers, contractors or vendors who assist us in operations (e.g. hosting, analytics, payment processors)
In aggregate or anonymized form (non-identifiable)
When required by law or legal process
In the context of business transfers (mergers, acquisitions, restructuring)
Your data sharing is subject to confidentiality and security safeguards.
We will retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.
When no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize the data.
If your personal data is transferred to or processed in a country outside your jurisdiction (e.g. outside the EEA or UK), we will ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g. standard contractual clauses, adequacy decisions) are in place.
Under GDPR / UK GDPR, you have certain rights, including:
Right to access your personal data
Right to rectify inaccurate / incomplete data
Right to erase (“right to be forgotten”) under certain conditions
Right to restrict / object to processing
Right to data portability
Right to withdraw consent (where consent was used)
Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (e.g. ICO in the UK)
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us (see “Contact Us” below). We will respond within the time period required by law (typically 1 month).
We use cookies and similar technologies as described in our Cookies Policy. These may involve processing of personal data (e.g. identifiers) which is subject to this Policy.
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or misuse. However, no transmission over the internet or storage method is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
This Website is not directed to, and we do not knowingly collect data from, children under 16 (or the legal age in your jurisdiction). If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, please contact us to request deletion.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last updated” date, and where appropriate provide notice (e.g. banner, email). We encourage you to check this page periodically.
For privacy or data protection enquiries, or to exercise your rights, contact:
Qubi Advisory Service
Email: info@qubiadvisoryservice.com (or your designated data protection contact)
Address: Clyde Offices 48 West George Street, 2nd Floor, Glasgow, Scotland, G2 1BP
If you are in the UK / EU, you may also contact the relevant data protection authority (e.g. ICO in the UK).
Cookie consent banner / pop-up
Display a consent banner on first visit that asks for acceptance or rejection of non-essential cookies, with a link to the Cookies Policy. The banner should allow users to choose “accept all”, “reject non-essential”, or “manage preferences.”
The GDPR requires consent to be freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous.
Consent storage / audit logs
Keep a record of the user’s consent choices (who, when, what categories accepted). This helps with compliance and audit.
Blocking non-essential cookies until consent
Do not load analytics / advertising / tracking scripts until consent has been granted. Only strictly necessary cookies may be set before consent.
Review and update cookie inventory regularly
Use a cookie scanner tool occasionally to list new cookies added by plugins, third parties, or analytics changes.
Link policies clearly
Ensure that your Cookies Policy is linked from the footer of every page, and referenced in the Privacy Policy.
Legal review
These drafts are templates and best practices. You should have them reviewed by a legal professional knowledgeable in privacy law in your jurisdiction (UK, EU, etc.).
Localization
If you have visitors outside the EU/UK (e.g. US, other jurisdictions), you may need to add sections or disclosures relevant to those laws (e.g. CCPA, etc.).