Cookie Policy

Last updated — July 2026

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better browsing experience, and supply information to website operators. Cookies can be "first-party" (set by the website you are visiting) or "third-party" (set by a service used by the website, such as an advertising or analytics provider).

How We Use Cookies

ZQStream uses cookies and similar tracking technologies for the following purposes:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly. These enable core features such as page navigation, security, and access to content. The website cannot function without these cookies.
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the website by collecting anonymous statistical information. We use Google Analytics, which sets cookies to measure user sessions, traffic sources, and browsing behavior.
  • Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense and its certified advertising partners to serve advertisements relevant to your interests. These cookies track your browsing activity across websites to build a profile and display targeted ads.
  • Preference Cookies: Allow the website to remember choices you have made (such as theme preference or region) to provide enhanced, personalized functionality.

Specific Cookies Used

The following table describes the main cookies used on this website:

Note: The exact cookies may vary as Google periodically updates its advertising and analytics technologies. This list represents the most commonly placed cookies as of the last update date above.

  • __gads / __gpi: Set by Google AdSense to measure ad interactions and prevent the same ads from being shown repeatedly. Expires after 13 months.
  • __eoi: Set by Google AdSense to store user interaction with ads. Expires after 6 months.
  • _ga / _ga_*: Set by Google Analytics to distinguish unique users and track sessions. Expires after 2 years / 2 years.
  • _gid: Set by Google Analytics to distinguish users. Expires after 24 hours.
  • _gat: Set by Google Analytics to throttle request rate. Expires after 1 minute.
  • NID / CONSENT: Set by Google to store user preferences and ad personalization consent. Varies in expiration.
  • IDE / DSID: Set by Google DoubleClick to track user interactions with ads and measure campaign effectiveness. IDE expires after 1 year; DSID expires after 2 weeks.
  • test_cookie: Set by Google DoubleClick to check if the user's browser supports cookies. Expires after 15 minutes.
  • theme: First-party cookie to remember your light/dark theme preference. Expires at end of session.

Google AdSense

ZQStream uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google and its certified advertising partners use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and other websites on the internet. Google's advertising cookies (including DoubleClick cookies) enable personalized advertising based on your browsing history and interests.

  • You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings at https://adssettings.google.com/
  • You can opt out of third-party vendor cookies for advertising at the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page at https://optout.networkadvertising.org/
  • European users can manage ad personalization choices at Your Online Choices at https://www.youronlinechoices.eu/
  • You can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you may be presented with a cookie consent banner. By continuing to use the website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. You can change your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or by using the opt-out links provided above.

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we obtain explicit consent before placing non-essential cookies, in compliance with the ePrivacy Directive and GDPR. You may withdraw your consent at any time.

Managing and Deleting Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies from websites. Please note that restricting cookies may impact the functionality and features available on this website.

If you delete cookies, any preferences or settings stored by those cookies will be lost. This includes any opt-out cookies, meaning you may need to re-select your opt-out preferences after clearing cookies.

  • Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
  • Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting that signals to websites that you do not wish to be tracked. There is currently no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. As such, this website does not currently respond to DNT signals, but you can manage your cookie preferences using the methods described above.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, our business operations, or our data practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please reach out through our contact page.