1. About This Policy

​This Cookie Policy explains how EQSC Global uses cookies and similar technologies on www.eqscglobal.com. ​EQSC Global (Education Quality Standards Consortium) is owned by HERA LLC, United States of America, and operates through its authorised entities and service providers, as applicable. ​We use cookies to support the operation, security and performance of our website, improve the visitor experience and understand how our services are used.

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This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

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2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, remember certain preferences and provide information about how visitors interact with online content. Similar technologies may perform these functions without using conventional cookie files.

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3. Types of Cookies We May Use

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Our website utilizes cookies to ensure functionality, analyze performance, and personalize your experience. These cookies are categorized into five distinct types based on their underlying purpose and data-processing nature, and depending on the website features and services in use, EQSC Global may use the following categories:

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• Strictly Necessary (Essential) Cookies: These are vital for core operations like website security, navigation, secure account access, and active sessions. Under GDPR and CCPA, these do not require prior consent as they are legally exempt.

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• Functional Cookies: These enhance your browsing experience by remembering your preferences and enabling optional site features. These operate on an opt-in basis for GDPR/UK GDPR and can be managed via your preference panel.

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• Analytics Cookies: These allow us to monitor aggregate website traffic, understand visitor interactions, and identify areas for platform improvement. This data helps us fulfill our legitimate interest in optimizing our services, subject to your consent.

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• Third-Party Cookies: These are deployed by integrated services embedded on our site, including interactive multimedia content, external analytics tools, or payment processing facilities. These third parties may collect identifiers in accordance with their own independent privacy frameworks.

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• Targeting & Marketing Cookies: Used for promotional measurement and targeted advertising, these cookies track cross-site behavior. In accordance with the GDPR, these are disabled by default and require your explicit affirmative opt-in. For California residents under the CCPA/CPRA, the deployment of these cookies may constitute a "sale" or "sharing" of personal information, and you maintain the absolute right to Opt-Out of the Sale/Sharing of Personal Information at any time.

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Essential cookies may operate without separate consent where permitted by law. Other cookies are managed according to applicable privacy requirements and visitor choices.

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Not every category is necessarily active on the website.

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4. Your Cookie Choices

Where required by applicable law, we request your consent before activating optional cookies.

You may accept, reject or manage optional cookies through the website's cookie preferences facility. You can also restrict or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect optional features or personalised settings. Essential website functions may continue to operate. Where applicable, we also respect legally recognised privacy preferences and opt-out requests.

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5. Third-Party Services

EQSC Global may use external providers for website hosting, security, analytics, communications, payments and other operational functions. These providers may process limited technical information or use cookies in connection with their services. We take reasonable steps to manage providers acting on our behalf. Independent third-party websites and services operate under their own terms and privacy practices, which we do not control. Our responsibilities for third-party technologies remain subject to applicable law.

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6. Cookie Duration and Information

Some cookies operate only during a browsing session, while others remain for a defined period to remember settings or support website functions. Cookie providers, purposes and retention periods may vary as the website develops. Information about active cookies will be made available through the website's cookie information or preferences facility, as applicable.

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7. Privacy and Data Protection

Information collected through cookies is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws. Depending on the circumstances, technical information may include device details, browser information, IP addresses, website interactions and stored preferences. We use reasonable measures to protect information under our control. However, no internet-based service can guarantee complete security or uninterrupted availability.

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8. Changes to This Policy

EQSC Global and HERA LLC reserve the right to update this policy and to introduce, modify or discontinue website technologies and service providers as operational requirements evolve. Updates will be reflected on this page with a revised effective date. Where required by law, we will provide additional notice or request fresh consent before introducing material changes to optional cookie use.

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9. Contact Information

For questions regarding cookies, website privacy or your available choices, please contact:

EQSC Global – Education Quality Standards Consortium

Parent Organisation: HERA LLC, USA

Website: www.eqscglobal.com

Email: privacy@eqscglobal.com

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Correspondence Address: 500 8th Avenue, FRNT 3 #1826, Manhattan, NY 10018, United States.

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For additional information about personal data handling, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

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This policy is intended to provide transparent information about our website practices. It does not limit any privacy rights, legal remedies or protections that cannot lawfully be excluded under