Legal / Trust

Cookies & Consent Policy

This policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies, and how you can control your preferences.

Last updated: [EFFECTIVE DATE]

Quick summary

  • We use essential cookies to run and secure the site.
  • Optional cookies (preferences, analytics, marketing) are controlled via your consent choices where required.
  • You can update or withdraw consent at any time via "Cookie Preferences".
  • We do not sell personal data; some partners may process data under their own policies.

What are cookies and similar technologies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. We may also use similar technologies such as pixels, SDKs, local storage, and server-side identifiers to operate our site, understand performance, and (where permitted) support marketing.

Cookies can be "session" (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" (kept for a set period). Cookies may be set by MDS (first-party) or by providers we use (third-party).

Categories of cookies we use

Strictly Necessary (always on)

Purpose: security, fraud prevention, load balancing, language routing, and basic functionality.

Typical duration: session to 12 months (varies by function).

Preferences

Purpose: remembers non-essential choices (e.g., preferred language, region, UI settings) to improve experience.

Typical duration: Varies by preference type.

Analytics

Purpose: helps us understand traffic and usage to improve content, UX, and performance.

Practice standard: privacy-first configuration where available (IP masking, reduced identifiers, shorter retention).

Marketing

Purpose: helps measure marketing effectiveness and, where enabled, supports remarketing/advertising.

Practice standard: Loaded only with consent where required; may be disabled by default depending on jurisdiction.

How to manage your cookie preferences

You can manage cookies through:

  • Our consent banner and preferences center ("Cookie Preferences").
  • Browser settings (block cookies, delete stored cookies, or limit tracking).
  • Device-level controls (where applicable) for ad personalization.

If you choose to block cookies, some site features may not work properly.

Third-party cookies and tools

We may use third-party providers to host, secure, analyze, and market our services. These providers may set cookies or use similar technologies on our behalf.

Examples (update to match actual stack):

  • Analytics: [ANALYTICS PROVIDER] (category: Analytics)
  • Tag management: [TAG MANAGER] (category: Necessary/Preferences depending on configuration)
  • Video/Media: [VIDEO PLATFORM] (category: Preferences/Marketing depending on embeds)
  • Advertising/Remarketing: [AD PLATFORM(S)] (category: Marketing)

Each provider's use of data is governed by their own policies. We recommend reviewing their privacy and cookie notices.

Cookie details (register)

Below is a register of cookies and similar technologies used on this site. If a CMP auto-generates the register, link to or embed the CMP's latest list here.

Template fields (minimum):

Cookie nameProviderCategoryPurposeDurationType (first/third party)

Regional privacy and consent notes

Consent requirements vary by location. Where applicable, we provide opt-in choices for non-essential cookies. In some regions, you may also have rights related to targeted advertising, sale/sharing of personal data, or automated decision-making.

We may honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals and similar controls where required.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our technologies, vendors, or legal requirements. The "Last updated" date indicates the latest revision.

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact us

For questions about cookies or consent, contact us at [SUPPORT EMAIL] or via the Contact page.

Contact MDS

Assistant-ready summary

  • Cookies are used for essential site function and, where enabled, for preferences, analytics, and marketing.
  • Visitors can accept, reject non-essential, or set granular preferences via the CMP.
  • Non-essential scripts must not load before consent where required.
  • The cookie register must list provider, purpose, category, and duration.