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Cookie Policy

Last updated: June 2026

COOKIE POLICY

Last Updated: June 2026

Effective Date: June 1, 2026

1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, and to provide information to website owners.

This Cookie Policy explains how AQ Systems LLC ("iVisaPortal," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on australia.ivisaportal.com.

2. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies (Always Active)

Essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set only in response to actions you take, such as filling in forms or setting privacy preferences.

Examples:

- Session cookies for maintaining your application data as you progress through the form

- Security cookies for fraud prevention and CSRF protection

- Cookie consent preference cookie (records your cookie choices)

B. Analytics Cookies (Optional — Requires Consent)

These cookies let us count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site.

Provider examples:

- Google Analytics: collects anonymised data about page views, session duration, region, and device type. We configure analytics with IP anonymisation.

C. Functional Cookies (Optional — Requires Consent)

Enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your language preference.

D. Marketing Cookies (Optional — Requires Consent)

May be set through our site by advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show relevant ads on other sites.

Provider examples:

- Google Ads: conversion tracking and remarketing

- Meta Pixel: conversion tracking and audience building

3. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES

We also use third-party services that may set their own cookies:

- Payment processors: essential for processing your payment

- Customer support tools: for chat and ticket management (if applicable)

These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.

4. HOW TO MANAGE COOKIES

A. Cookie Consent Banner: When you first visit our site, you can accept or reject non-essential cookies, or choose categories.

B. Browser Settings: Most browsers let you manage cookies through their settings:

- 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

C. Opt-Out Links:

- Google Analytics opt-out: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

- Network Advertising Initiative: optout.networkadvertising.org

- Digital Advertising Alliance: optout.aboutads.info

5. DO NOT TRACK

Because there is no industry standard for Do Not Track (DNT) signals, our website does not currently respond to them.

6. CONSEQUENCES OF DISABLING COOKIES

- Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled without affecting functionality

- The application form may not work properly without session cookies

- Some pages may not display optimally

- Your preferences will not be remembered between visits

7. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date indicates when changes were made.

8. CONTACT

Questions about our use of cookies:

AQ Systems LLC

5900 Balcones Dr, Ste 100

Austin, TX 78731

United States

Email: support@ivisaportal.com