COOKIE POLICY

1.1. This Cookie Policy describes which cookies and similar technologies are used by the Edline online education platform at myedline.com (the "Platform"), and how the User can manage their use.

1.2. The Platform's operator is ИП «QG Consulting», 124 Aimanov Street, office 507, Almaty, Republic of Kazakhstan.

1.3. This Cookie Policy forms an integral part of the Platform's Privacy Policy and has been prepared in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan of 21 May 2013 No. 94-V on Personal Data and its Protection.

1.4. Cookies containing a User's personal data are electronic information resources containing restricted-access personal data and are protected in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

2.1. Cookies are small text files saved on the User's device (computer, tablet, mobile telephone) when a site is visited.

2.2. Cookies allow the Platform to:

• recognise the User on return visits;
• remember the User's settings and preferences;
• ensure the correct operation of the site's functions;

analyse use of the Platform in order to improve the service.

2.3. In addition to cookies, the Platform may use similar tracking technologies such as tracking pixels, web beacons and browser local storage. The same rules apply to those technologies as to cookies.

3.1. Strictly necessary (mandatory) cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Platform to function. Without them the site cannot work correctly. They cannot be disabled.

Legal basis: the Operator's legitimate interest in keeping the Platform working. The User's consent is not required for this category.

3.2. Analytics cookies

These cookies are used to collect statistical information about how Users interact with the Platform. The data is collected in anonymised form.

Legal basis: the User's consent. Analytics cookies are set only after the User's consent has been obtained through the cookie banner.

• The data collected by analytics cookies may include:
• IP address (in anonymised form);
• browser type and version;
• device type and screen resolution;
• operating system;
• referrer;
• pages viewed and actions taken on the site;

duration of the visit.

Processing of data by the analytics services is carried out in accordance with their own privacy policies: Google Privacy Policy (policies.google.com/privacy), Meta Privacy Policy (facebook.com/privacy).

3.3. Functional cookies

Functional cookies allow the Platform to remember the User's choices and settings in order to provide a more personalised experience.

Legal basis: the User's consent. Functional cookies are set only after consent has been obtained through the cookie banner.

4.1. On a first visit to the Platform the User is shown a cookie banner — a notice with information about the use of cookies and the ability to choose which categories of cookies they consent to.

4.2. The cookie banner offers the User the following options:

• "Accept all" — consent to the use of all categories of cookies (mandatory, analytics, functional);
• "Necessary only" — consent to strictly necessary cookies alone. Analytics and functional cookies are not set;

"Customise" — the ability to choose the specific categories of cookies the User consents to.

4.3. Strictly necessary cookies are set in every case and cannot be disabled through the cookie banner, as they are required for the Platform to function.

4.4. The User's choice is stored in a cookie for up to 1 (one) year. After that period the cookie banner is shown again.

4.5. The User may change their choice regarding cookies at any time. The cookie banner can be reopened through the Platform's settings or through the "Cookie settings" link in the site footer.

5.1. Some cookies are set by third-party services used on the Platform. The Operator does not control the content or parameters of such cookies.

5.2. Third-party services that set cookies on the Platform:

5.3. The use of cookies by third-party services is governed by their own privacy policies. The Operator recommends that Users read those policies.

5.4. The Operator is not responsible for the content or operation of cookies set by third-party services.

6.1. In addition to using the cookie banner, the User can manage cookies through their browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• view stored cookies;
• delete individual cookies or all of them;
• block cookies from being set;

configure exceptions for particular sites.

6.2. Instructions for managing cookies in common browsers:

Google Chrome: chrome://settings/cookies

Mozilla Firefox: about:preferences#privacy

Safari: Settings > Privacy

Microsoft Edge: edge://settings/privacy

6.3. Please note: disabling or deleting strictly necessary cookies may cause the Platform to work incorrectly, including making it impossible to sign in and losing saved settings.

7.1. Some cookies may contain or be linked to the User's personal data (for example, a session identifier linked to an account).

7.2. Under the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, cookies containing personal data are electronic information resources containing restricted-access personal data. The Operator protects them from the moment access to such data is obtained until it is destroyed or anonymised.

7.3. Processing of personal data collected through cookies is carried out in accordance with the Platform's Privacy Policy.

8.1. For Users aged between 14 and 18, consent to analytics and functional cookies is given together with a legal representative (parent, adoptive parent or custodian).

8.2. The Operator does not use analytics data collected through cookies to profile minor Users or to target advertising at them.

9.1. The Operator may make changes to this Cookie Policy.

9.2. An updated version takes effect from the moment it is published on the Platform.

9.3. In the event of material changes (new categories of cookies, new third-party services), the Operator may request the User's consent again through the cookie banner.

10.1. This Cookie Policy is available in Russian, Kazakh and English.

10.2. In the event of any discrepancy between the language versions, the Russian version prevails.

• For matters relating to the use of cookies, the User may contact:

Name: ИП «QG Consulting»

Surname, given name: Баймагамбетова Эльмира

Registration number: KZ21UWQ02673326

Registering body: State Revenue Department for Medeu District

Address: 124 Aimanov Street, office 507, Almaty, Republic of Kazakhstan

Telephone: +7 (747) 403-73-53

Email: info@myedline.com

Working hours: The Platform is available 24/7. Enquiries are handled on working days from 10:00 to 19:00 (UTC+5).

Platform: Edline (myedline.com)