Cookies Policy
Version 1.0 — 26 April 2026
1. What cookies are
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide site analytics. We also use similar technologies such as localStorage and pixels; references to "cookies" below include these.
2. Who operates this site
Linguistic Quest is operated by Southern African Traders Ltd. See the Privacy Policy for full details.
3. Your consent and how to change it
When you first visit the site, a banner asks which categories of cookies you consent to. In the UK and EU, non-essential categories are off by default until you opt in. You can change your preferences at any time via the Cookie Settings link in the footer.
4. Categories of cookies we use
4.1 Strictly necessary (always on)
Required for the site to function. Disabling breaks core functionality.
| Cookie | Set by | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
lq_session | Linguistic Quest | Authenticates the Parent account | 30 days |
lq_active_child | Linguistic Quest | Active child profile in the session | Session |
lq_csrf | Linguistic Quest | CSRF protection | Session |
__cf_bm / cf_clearance | Cloudflare | Bot and DDoS protection | Up to 30 days |
lq_cookie_consent | Linguistic Quest | Remembers your cookie preferences | 12 months |
4.2 Analytics (opt-in in UK/EU, opt-out elsewhere)
Helps us understand product usage to improve the Service. Pseudonymous — no child IPs recorded.
| Cookie | Set by | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
ph_* | PostHog | Anonymous product analytics | 12 months |
sentry-* | Sentry | Error session context | Session |
4.3 Marketing (opt-in only)
Tracks referrals and marketing attribution.
| Cookie | Set by | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
lq_ref | Linguistic Quest | Stores referral code for attribution | 60 days |
rewardful.* (Phase 2) | Rewardful | Affiliate attribution | 60 days |
4.4 Payment (on checkout only)
PayPal sets its own cookies during checkout. See PayPal's cookie policy for details.
5. What we do not do
- No third-party behavioural advertising cookies.
- No tracking for children — Child Profile gameplay is never tied to advertising identifiers.
- No cross-site tracking other than referral attribution described above.
6. Do Not Track (DNT) and Global Privacy Control (GPC)
We honour browser-sent DNT and GPC signals as an opt-out of analytics and marketing categories where applicable.
7. Changes
We update this list as we add or remove cookies. Material changes are reflected in the cookie banner on your next visit.