Last Updated: December 4, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Appliqation ("we," "us," "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you use our quality assurance testing platform ("Service").
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Keep you logged in to your account
- Understand how you use the website
- Improve your experience
Cookies can be "session cookies" (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (remain until deleted or expired).
2. What Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on our Service:
2.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
These cookies are required for the Service to function and cannot be disabled without breaking core functionality.
Cookie Name
Purpose
Duration
Type
SESS*
Maintains your login session and authentication state. Without this cookie, you cannot stay logged in.
Up to 23 days or until logout
Session Cookie (HTTP-only, Secure)
Legal Basis: These cookies are strictly necessary to provide the Service you requested (logging in, maintaining your session). Under GDPR Article 6(1)(b), these do not require consent as they are essential for contract performance.
2.2 Browser Storage (sessionStorage)
In addition to cookies, we use browser storage technologies to temporarily store testing session data:
Storage Type
Purpose
Duration
sessionStorage
Temporarily stores testing session data (test results, current test state) in your browser for the current session only.
Session only (cleared when you close the browser tab)
Note: sessionStorage is not transmitted to our servers and is automatically cleared when you close your browser. It is used solely for temporary local storage during active testing.
2.3 Preference Cookies (Optional - Currently Not Used)
We currently do not use preference cookies, but may in the future to remember your settings (e.g., theme, language). If we add preference cookies, we will update this policy and request your consent.
2.4 Analytics Cookies (Optional - Currently Not Used)
We currently do not use analytics cookies or third-party tracking. If we implement analytics in the future, we will update this policy and request your consent as required.
3. Third-Party Cookies
We do not currently use third-party cookies for advertising, tracking, or analytics.
If we integrate third-party services that use cookies in the future (e.g., Google Analytics), we will:
- Update this Cookie Policy
- Request your explicit consent before placing non-essential third-party cookies
- Provide information about the third party and their privacy policy
4. How to Manage Cookies
You have several options to control or delete cookies:
4.1 Browser Settings
You can configure your browser to:
- Block all cookies: Prevent all cookies from being set
- Block third-party cookies: Allow only first-party cookies (from our domain)
- Delete cookies: Clear existing cookies from your browser
- Notify before cookies are set: Get a prompt each time a cookie is set
Instructions for popular browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
4.2 Browser Storage
You can clear browser storage (sessionStorage, localStorage) through:
- Browser Developer Tools: Application/Storage tab → Clear storage
- Browser Settings: Clear browsing data → Cached images and files
4.3 Impact of Blocking Cookies
Important: If you block or delete essential cookies (session cookies), you will not be able to:
- Log in to your account
- Stay logged in while using the Service
- Access features that require authentication
Optional cookies (preference, analytics) can be blocked without affecting core functionality.
5. Cookie Consent
5.1 Essential Cookies (No Consent Required)
Under GDPR and ePrivacy Directive, we do not require your consent for essential cookies because they are strictly necessary to provide the Service you requested (Article 6(1)(b) - contract performance).
5.2 Optional Cookies (Consent Required)
If we introduce optional cookies in the future (preference, analytics, marketing), we will:
- Request your explicit consent before placing these cookies
- Provide clear information about each cookie's purpose
- Allow you to accept or reject optional cookies
- Provide an easy way to withdraw consent at any time
6. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie usage or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by:
- Posting the updated policy with a new "Last Updated" date
- Displaying a notice on the Service
- Requesting renewed consent if required by law
7. Contact Us
Questions about our use of cookies?
Appliqation
Email: contact@appliqation.io
Address: 145 Stanmore Crescent, Wyndham Vale VIC 3024, Australia
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