Last updated: September 8, 2026•ePrivacy Directive & GDPR Compliant
The akqdevs.xyz website uses cookies and similar local storage technologies strictly to ensure gateway security, maintain interactive calculator states, and remember your privacy choices. Browsing our platform implies acceptance of strictly necessary cookies, while you retain continuous control to adjust or disable optional storage.
1. What Are Cookies?
A cookie is a small text file composed of letters and numbers stored on your computer, tablet, or smartphone by a web server when you visit a website.
Cookies enable web platforms to recall your interactions and configuration choices (such as session security state, navigation layout, rate limiting allowances, and consent status) across browser sessions, eliminating the need to re-enter settings each time you navigate between pages.
2. Cookie Categories Deployed
We classify our technical storage mechanisms into distinct operational categories:
A. Strictly Necessary Cookies (Essential)
These storage tokens are indispensable for core infrastructure security and platform operation. They include:
Security tokens guarding against Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) exploits.
Sliding-window IP rate-limiting keys guarding contact APIs against automated spam and Denial-of-Service (DoS) abuse.
Local persistence of your cookie preference choice (`akq_cookie_consent`) so you are not prompted on every page load.
Lawful Basis: Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in cybersecurity and basic operational integrity). These cookies cannot be toggled off through our settings without breaking platform security.
B. Performance & Technical Telemetry Cookies (Optional)
These mechanisms assist us in observing technical performance metrics (such as API latency, script loading speeds, and server uptime). All data is processed in aggregated, anonymized format without constructing individual user profiles.
C. Third-Party Advertising & Marketing Trackers
AKQ Developing DOES NOT deploy behavioral tracking pixels, third-party retargeting networks (e.g., Meta Pixel, Google Ads remarketing), or cross-site tracking cookies.
We build software for engineers and founders, adhering strictly to a clean, tracking-free web philosophy.
3. Local Storage Technologies Table
Identifier / Key
Category / Origin
Operational Purpose
Retention Period
akq_cookie_consent
Local Storage (First-Party)
Stores the user's selected preference (all vs. essential only) to prevent repeated notification prompts.
12 months
akq_session_sec
Secured HTTP Cookie
Maintains gateway rate limiting and cryptographic state for quote calculations and inquiries.
Active session
4. Managing & Disabling Cookies
You maintain complete control over how cookies are utilized on your device:
Directly on Our Platform: You can modify or reset your stored preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie settings" link located in the footer of any page.
Through Your Web Browser: You can configure browser settings to block all cookies, notify you before a cookie is received, or delete previously stored cookies.
Notice: Disabling strictly necessary cookies directly through your browser may degrade interactive features, including the dynamic quote calculator and secure inquiry submissions.
5. Browser Deactivation Guides
For browser-level cookie management, refer to the official documentation provided by major browser vendors:
Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Third-party cookies (Google Support Guide).
Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data (Mozilla Support Guide).
Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data (Apple Support Guide).
Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies (Microsoft Support Guide).
6. Questions & Inquiries
If you have any questions regarding our use of cookies or technical storage technologies, please contact our team: