Cookie Policy

1. What cookies are

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone or tablet) when you visit the website sqorapro.com (the “Website”). They allow the Website to remember your actions and preferences for a certain period of time.

Cookies are not programs, cannot contain viruses and have no access to the data on your device.

2. Cookies we use

2.1 Strictly necessary (technical) cookies

Required for the Website to work properly. Without them, some Website features may be unavailable. They are set automatically and do not require your consent.

• Session cookies — enable navigation on the Website
• Security cookies — protection against cross-site request forgery (CSRF)
• Cookie banner state cookies — store your cookie preferences

2.2 Analytics cookies

Help us understand how visitors use the Website: which pages are viewed, for how long and where visitors come from. Data is collected in anonymized and aggregated form.

We use Yandex.Metrica (Yandex LLC, Russian Federation) for analytics. This service sets its own cookies and may transfer anonymized user behavior data to servers outside the Republic of Kazakhstan. Yandex.Metrica is used solely to improve the quality of the Website.

• _ym_uid — unique user identifier, stored for 1 year
• _ym_d — date of first visit, stored for 1 year
• _ym_isad — ad blocker detection, stored for 2 days
• yandexuid — Yandex identifier, stored for 1 year

Analytics cookies are set only after you give consent via the cookie banner.

2.3 Marketing cookies

Marketing and advertising cookies are not currently used on the Website.

3. Legal grounds

Data processing through cookies is carried out in accordance with:

• The Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Personal Data and Its Protection”
• The Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Informatization”
• This Policy and the Privacy Policy of Sqora Pro LLP

Technical cookies are set on the basis of the Operator's legitimate interest in ensuring the Website works. Analytics cookies are set on the basis of your voluntary consent given via the cookie banner.

4. Cross-border data transfer

Using Yandex.Metrica involves transferring anonymized behavioral data to servers outside the Republic of Kazakhstan. Such transfer is made solely for analytics and only with your consent to analytics cookies.

Personal data you submit through the Website's contact forms is processed and stored in the Republic of Kazakhstan.

5. Your rights and cookie management

5.1 Cookie banner

On your first visit to the Website, a banner is shown that lets you:

• Accept all cookie categories
• Accept only strictly necessary cookies
• Read detailed information in this Policy

Your choice is saved for 12 months. You can change it at any time by clearing cookies in your browser settings.

5.2 Managing cookies in your browser

You can manage cookies yourself in your browser settings:

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
• Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Settings → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

5.3 Opting out of Yandex.Metrica analytics

To opt out of Yandex.Metrica tracking, you can install the official “Yandex.Metrica opt-out” browser extension or use the cookie banner settings on our Website.

6. Cookie retention periods

Cookie retention periods depend on their type:

• Session cookies — deleted when you close the browser
• Persistent technical cookies — up to 12 months
• Yandex.Metrica analytics cookies — up to 1 year
• User choice cookie (banner) — 12 months

7. Changes to this Policy

We reserve the right to update this Policy. If there are significant changes, a notice will be posted on the Website. The current version of the Policy is always available at: sqorapro.com/cookie-policy.

8. Contact information

For any questions about the use of cookies on our Website, contact us:

We will respond to your request within 30 days.