Effective date: 27 October 2025.
1. What are cookies
Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device (computer, phone or tablet) when you visit it.
They let the website recognise your device, remember certain information (e.g. language settings, cart contents or login status)
and ensure the website works properly and is comfortable to use.
2. Why we use cookies
We use cookies to:
- keep the website running and secure,
- remember your settings and choices,
- collect statistical information about how the website is visited and used,
- deliver personalised content and advertising (only with your consent).
3. Types of cookies we use
- Essential cookies: needed for the website to work (e.g. login, shopping cart, session management). They cannot be turned off, as the website would not work properly without them.
- Analytics cookies: help us understand how visitors use the website (e.g. "Google Analytics"). This data is collected anonymously and used to improve the service.
- Marketing cookies: used to show advertising and personalised content (e.g. "Meta Pixel", "YouTube", "Google Ads"). They are only set once you give your explicit consent.
4. Cookies we use and their duration
The cookies typically used on our website:
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration | Type / Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| mdu_session | Keeps you logged in | Until the browser is closed, or 30 days if "Remember me" is checked | Essential / "Mind University" |
| mdu_anon | Anonymous visitor identity (guest cart, free-lesson progress) | 12 months | Essential / "Mind University" |
| mdu_locale | Remembers your chosen language | 30 days | Essential / "Mind University" |
| mdu_consent | Stores your cookie choices | 6 months | Essential / "Mind University" |
| _ga, _ga_* | Statistical analysis (Google Analytics 4) | 24 months | Analytics / Google — only with consent |
| _fbp | Marketing (Meta Pixel) | 3 months | Marketing / Meta (Facebook) — only with consent |
5. How to manage cookies
You can manage or delete cookies at any time:
- In your browser settings you can delete existing cookies and block new ones from being set.
- You can change or withdraw your consent via the "Cookie settings" link (usually found in the website footer).
- If you disable cookies, some website features may not work properly.
6. Third-party cookies
Some parts of our website (e.g. "YouTube" videos, social networks or analytics tools) may use third-party cookies.
Such cookies are controlled by the relevant service providers and we do not control how they work.
You can find more information in their own privacy policies:
7. Legal basis
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), essential cookies are processed on the basis of legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f)), while analytics and marketing cookies are only processed with your consent (Art. 6(1)(a)).
8. Contact
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, contact us:
Email: we@mind.university
Data controller: 3T Media FZE
M1 Floor, Twin Towers, PO Box 4422, Fujairah, United Arab Emirates
Version 1.0 – approved 27 October 2025.