Cookie Policy
How we use cookies and tracking technologies to enhance your experience
Effective Date: January 15, 2025
Cookie Summary
Connect IQ Network uses cookies and similar technologies to provide, secure, and improve our AI-powered professional networking platform. This policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control them.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit our website. They help us remember your preferences, understand how you use our platform, and provide you with a personalized experience.
1.1 Types of Cookies
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device until they expire or you delete them
- First-Party Cookies: Cookies set by Connect IQ Network directly
- Third-Party Cookies: Cookies set by other companies through our website
1.2 Similar Technologies
We also use other tracking technologies including:
- Web Beacons: Small graphic images that help us analyze website usage
- Local Storage: Browser storage for saving user preferences
- Pixels: Tiny images used for tracking and analytics
- SDKs: Software development kits for mobile app functionality
2. Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our platform to function properly and cannot be disabled.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| ciq_session | Maintains your login session | Session |
| ciq_csrf | Security protection against CSRF attacks | Session |
| ciq_auth | Authentication token for secure access | 30 days |
| ciq_consent | Remembers your cookie consent preferences | 365 days |
2.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your preferences and settings.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| ciq_preferences | Stores your platform preferences and settings | 365 days |
| ciq_language | Remembers your language selection | 365 days |
| ciq_theme | Saves your theme preferences | 365 days |
| ciq_notifications | Manages notification preferences | 365 days |
2.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how our platform is used so we can improve it.
| Cookie/Service | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics (_ga, _gid) | Website usage analytics and performance metrics | 2 years / 24 hours |
| Hotjar (_hjSessionUser, _hjSession) | User behavior analytics and heatmaps | 365 days / 30 minutes |
| ciq_analytics | Internal platform usage tracking | 90 days |
| Mixpanel (mp_*) | Event tracking and user journey analysis | 365 days |
2.4 Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to show you relevant content and measure advertising effectiveness.
| Cookie/Service | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Facebook Pixel (_fbp, _fbc) | Social media advertising and remarketing | 90 days |
| LinkedIn Ads (li_*) | Professional network advertising | 180 days |
| Google Ads (_gcl_*) | Search and display advertising | 90 days |
| ciq_marketing | Internal marketing campaign tracking | 30 days |
3. How We Use Cookies
3.1 Platform Functionality
- Authentication: Keep you logged in and secure your account
- Personalization: Remember your preferences and customizations
- AI Matching: Improve our algorithm recommendations based on your interactions
- Form Data: Save partially completed forms and applications
3.2 User Experience
- Navigation: Remember your location within the platform
- Content Delivery: Show relevant content based on your interests
- Performance: Optimize loading times and platform responsiveness
- Error Prevention: Prevent duplicate submissions and errors
3.3 Analytics and Improvement
- Usage Patterns: Understand how members use our platform
- Feature Effectiveness: Measure the success of new features
- Performance Monitoring: Identify and fix technical issues
- Member Satisfaction: Track satisfaction and engagement metrics
3.4 Marketing and Communication
- Targeted Content: Show relevant resources and opportunities
- Campaign Effectiveness: Measure marketing campaign performance
- Referral Tracking: Track successful member referrals
- Communication Preferences: Deliver personalized communications
4. Cookie Consent and Control
Your Cookie Rights
You have control over how cookies are used on our platform. You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences.
4.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our platform, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies for the full platform experience
- Reject non-essential cookies (functionality may be limited)
- Customize your cookie preferences by category
- Learn more about our cookie practices
4.2 Cookie Preference Center
5. Contact Information
Cookie Policy Questions?
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email: cookies@connectiq.network
Privacy Team: Connect IQ Network Cookie and Privacy Team
Response Time: We aim to respond to cookie inquiries within 48 hours
Data Protection Officer (EU):
dpo@connectiq.network
Postal Address:
Connect IQ Network
Attn: Cookie Policy Team
[Company Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
This Cookie Policy helps ensure transparency about our data practices and your privacy rights regarding cookies and tracking technologies.