Cookie Policy

Introduction

At Mindsec, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Cookie policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. We follow the principles of data minimization, limited collection, and restricted use to ensure compliance with applicable privacy laws, including Quebec’s Law 25 and other relevant
data protection regulations.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are sent from a website’s server and are stored on your device.

They can be:

  • Session Cookies – Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.
  • Persistent Cookies – Cookies that remain on your device for a set duration or until deleted.

Cookies serve various functions, such as:

  • Remembering your login credentials, so you do not have to enter those credentials each time you visit our website.
  • Helping us analze website traffic and user behavior to improve our services.
  • Ensuring you don’t see the same advertisements repeatedly.

Types of Cookies We Use

  1. Essential Cookies (Strictly necessary): These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled s. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
  2. Performance and Analytics Cookies: These cookies help measure website traffic and
    user interactions, which provide insights into how visitors navigate and engage with
    content. These insights are used to improve website performance and user experience.
  3. Functionality Cookies: These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced features, such as personalization and saved preferences. They may be set by us or by third-party providers
  4. Targeting and Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used by advertising partners to deliver personalized ads based on your browsing behavior. They may be used to track your interactions across different websites.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience by:

  • Recognizing when you return to our website.
  • Analysing website performance and user behaviour.
  • Providing you with personalized content and targeted advertisements.
  • Improving security and detecting fraudulent activities

Third-Party Cookies

We may partner with third-party service providers, such as analytics and advertising platforms, that place cookies on our website. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which govern their data collection practices. To learn more about how third parties use cookies, please visit their respective privacy policies.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.

If you want to learn the correct way to modify your browser settings, please use the Help menu in your browser or review the instructions provided by the following browsers: Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari Desktop, Safari Mobile; and Android browser.

Your Privacy Rights

As a Quebec-based company, Mindsec complies with Law 25 and other applicable privacy laws. If you are a Quebec resident, you may have rights to:

  • Request access to personal data collected through cookies
  • Request deletion of your personal data
  • Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time

For more details on how we handle your personal information, please refer to our Privacy Policy: https://mindsec.io/privacy-policy/

Your Choices

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by clicking on the appropriate opt-out links provided in the cookie banner. You can also set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our website though your access to some functionality and areas of
our website may be restricted.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time in order to reflect changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or privacy practices, please contact us at Privacy@mindsec.io