Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 12 May 2025 | Effective Date: 12 May 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your actions or preferences over time, or gather information about how you use the site.
Cookies are widely used and generally harmless. You have the right to choose which cookies you allow, except for those that are strictly necessary to keep the website functioning.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the website to work correctly. They do not gather information for marketing or tracking purposes and cannot be switched off. No consent is required for these cookies.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
mintara_cookie_consent |
Stores your cookie preference choice so we don't show the banner on every page visit | 1 year |
PHPSESSID |
Standard PHP session identifier; maintains basic session state while you browse | Session |
2.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website — for example, which pages are visited most often and whether visitors encounter any errors. All data is aggregated and does not identify individual users. These cookies are only placed with your consent.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users for aggregate traffic reporting | 2 years |
_ga_* |
Google Analytics | Persists the session state for Google Analytics 4 | 2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics | Distinguishes users across sessions within a 24-hour period | 24 hours |
2.3 Marketing & Pixel Cookies
These cookies are used to measure the reach of our marketing communications and to understand how people arrive at our website from paid channels. These cookies are only placed with your consent.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_fbp |
Meta (Facebook) | Used by the Facebook Pixel to measure ad reach and website actions | 3 months |
_fbc |
Meta (Facebook) | Stores click identifier from Facebook adverts | 2 years |
_uetsid |
Microsoft (Bing Ads) | Used by Bing Ads Universal Event Tracking to measure conversions | 1 day |
_uetvid |
Microsoft (Bing Ads) | Identifies returning visitors for Bing Ads re-engagement reporting | 16 days |
3. Manage Your Cookie Preferences
You can update your cookie choices at any time using the controls below. Changes take effect immediately and your preference is saved for 12 months.
Strictly Necessary
Required for the website to function. Always active.
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand site usage through aggregated, anonymous data.
Marketing & Pixel Cookies
Measure ad reach and referral channels so we can improve how we reach women who may benefit from our programmes.
4. Managing Cookies Through Your Browser
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these options under Privacy, Security, or Site Settings. Common actions include:
- Viewing cookies stored on your device
- Deleting all cookies or cookies from specific websites
- Blocking all cookies or third-party cookies
- Setting notifications when a cookie is placed
Please note that blocking or deleting certain cookies may affect how our website functions. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled without impacting your browsing experience.
For guidance on managing cookies in your specific browser, please refer to your browser's help documentation.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services such as Google Analytics and Meta. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies that govern how they use data collected through their cookies. Mintara does not have direct control over third-party cookies.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third parties if you have concerns about how your data is used. You may also use opt-out tools provided by Google and Meta for their respective tracking services.
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. If the changes are significant, we will present the cookie consent banner again so you can review and reconfirm your preferences.
7. Questions About Cookies
If you have any questions about the cookies we use or how to manage them, please contact us: