Bequant — Institutional Trading Infrastructure & Prime Services

This Cookie Policy applies to all websites operated under the Bequant brand by Bequant Pro Limited (Malta) and Bequant Prime Limited (Seychelles), including bequant.pro and bequant.io. It explains what cookies are, which cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences. This Policy is aligned with MiCA, DORA, and applicable e-Privacy requirements.

1. What Are Cookies

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Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) by a website when you visit it. Cookies are used to make websites work correctly, improve the user experience, and provide analytics and other information to the website operator. Cookies are stored in your browser and are sent back to the originating website each time you visit it.

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Cookies do not contain executable code and cannot access other files on your device. They cannot spread malware or viruses. Cookies may be “session cookies” (which expire when you close your browser) or “persistent cookies” (which remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted).

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In addition to cookies, we may use similar tracking technologies such as web beacons, pixel tags, and local storage. For convenience, references to “cookies” in this Policy include these similar technologies unless the context requires otherwise.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

Always active — cannot be disabled

These cookies are essential for the operation of our websites and cannot be disabled. They enable core functions such as page navigation, authentication, privacy preference selection, and security features including cross-site request forgery (CSRF) protection. Without these cookies, our websites cannot function correctly and services cannot be delivered.

Examples: Session token (authentication), CSRF protection token, privacy preference storage cookie

Duration: Session (on browser close) and up to 12 months for persistent security and preference cookies

Analytics Cookies

Optional — requires consent

These cookies allow us to measure and understand how visitors interact with our websites, in anonymised or aggregated form. They help us understand which pages are most visited, how long visitors spend on each page, and where visitors come from. This information is used to improve the content and structure of our websites. These cookies do not identify individual visitors.

Examples: Google Analytics (_ga, _gid) — page views, session duration, traffic source, device type

Duration: Typically up to 13 months (varies by provider)

Functional Cookies

Optional — requires consent

These cookies allow our websites to remember choices you have made and provide enhanced, more personalised features. They may remember your language preference, display settings, or form data so that you do not need to re-enter information on repeat visits. These cookies improve the consistency of the user experience but are not strictly necessary for core website functionality.

Examples: Language preference cookie, display settings cookie, form data persistence

Duration: Typically up to 12 months

Marketing / Targeting Cookies

Optional — requires consent

These cookies track your browsing activity across websites to build a profile of your interests and deliver advertising that is relevant to you. Bequant does not deploy marketing or targeting cookies on institutional client portals or in authenticated areas of our websites. On public-facing areas of the website, marketing cookies are only set with your explicit consent.

Examples: Meta Pixel (_fbp) — tracking for advertising purposes on public website pages only

Duration: Typically up to 3 months (varies by provider)

3. Cookies We Set

Cookie Name	Type	Purpose	Duration
bq_session	Strictly Necessary	Authentication and session management — required to maintain a logged-in session	Session (expires on browser close)
bq_csrf	Strictly Necessary	Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) protection — prevents unauthorised form submissions	Session (expires on browser close)
bq_pref	Strictly Necessary	Privacy and cookie preference storage — records your consent choices	12 months
_ga	Analytics	Google Analytics — distinguishes users for anonymised usage metrics	2 years
_gid	Analytics	Google Analytics — distinguishes users on a shorter time horizon; session-level data	24 hours
_fbp	Marketing	Meta Pixel — tracks visits for advertising purposes; deployed on public website pages only, not on authenticated client portals	3 months

This table reflects cookies currently set on Bequant websites and is updated as our cookie usage changes. For the most current list, refer to the cookie consent manager accessible via the website footer.

4. Third-Party Cookies

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Google Analytics.We use Google Analytics, provided by Google LLC (or Google Ireland Limited for EEA users), to collect anonymised usage metrics about how visitors interact with our websites. IP anonymisation is enabled so that full IP addresses are not stored by Google. Data collected by Google Analytics is processed in accordance with Google's privacy policy (available at policies.google.com/privacy). You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

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Any third-party cookies set on Bequant websites are governed by the privacy and cookie policies of the relevant third party. Bequant is not responsible for the content of third-party privacy policies. We recommend reviewing the relevant third-party policies before providing consent.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

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Cookie Preference Centre.A cookie preference centre is accessible via the cookie banner displayed on your first visit to a Bequant website, and at any time via the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of each page. Through the preference centre, you can review and update your consent for each category of optional cookie at any time.

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Browser Settings.Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. The following links provide instructions for managing cookies in commonly used browsers:

Browser	Cookie 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 → Cookies and site data

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Analytics Opt-Out.To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

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Important Note.Disabling strictly necessary cookies will prevent the correct functioning of our websites, including the ability to log in to any client portal or maintain authentication. We recommend only disabling optional cookies that you do not wish to consent to.

6. Changes to This Policy

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We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in applicable law, technology, or our use of cookies. Where changes are material, we will notify users via the cookie consent banner and update the effective date at the top of this Policy. The current version of this Policy is always published on our website.

7. Contact

Purpose	Contact
Cookie and privacy enquiries	compliance@bequant.io
Registered office (Malta)	The Core, Valley Road, Msida, MSD 9021, Malta