Cookie Policy
Last updated: December 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Cookies help us recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit.
This Cookie Policy explains how MundusShift Tech Consulting FZCO ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, in compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the ePrivacy Directive, and the UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data (PDPL).
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We categorize cookies based on their purpose and function:
Essential Cookies
RequiredThese cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website would not function correctly without them.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | First-party | Stores your cookie consent preferences | Persistent |
Analytics Cookies
OptionalThese cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use Matomo Analytics, a privacy-focused analytics platform that we self-host on our own servers in the European Union. Unlike third-party analytics services, your data is not shared with advertising networks or other third parties.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _pk_id.* | Matomo (Self-hosted) | Stores a unique visitor ID for analytics | 13 months |
| _pk_ses.* | Matomo (Self-hosted) | Stores session data temporarily | 30 minutes |
| _pk_ref.* | Matomo (Self-hosted) | Stores referral information | 6 months |
| mtm_consent | Matomo (Self-hosted) | Stores your analytics consent status | 30 years |
3. Third-Party Services
Our website may load resources from the following third-party services:
- Google Fonts: We use Google Fonts to display typography on our website. Google may receive your IP address when fonts are loaded. This is necessary for the visual presentation of our website.
- Matomo Analytics: Self-hosted on our servers at analytics.rtcnow.com (located in the European Union). No data is shared with third parties.
4. Your Cookie Choices
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept All: Enable all cookies including analytics
- Reject Non-Essential: Only allow essential cookies required for the website to function
- Manage Preferences: Customize which cookie categories you allow
Change Your Cookie Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the button below. This will reset your consent and show the cookie banner again.
5. Browser Cookie Controls
In addition to our cookie consent mechanism, you can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete cookies stored on your device
- Block cookies from specific or all websites
- Set preferences for first-party and third-party cookies
- Enable "Do Not Track" signals
Please note that blocking all cookies may impact your experience on our website and limit certain functionality.
For more information on managing cookies in your browser, please visit:
6. Legal Basis (EU GDPR & UAE PDPL)
Under the EU GDPR and UAE PDPL, we are required to have a lawful basis for processing personal data through cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Processed based on our legitimate interest in providing a functioning website (GDPR Article 6(1)(f)) and contractual necessity (UAE PDPL).
- Analytics Cookies: Processed based on your explicit consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a) and UAE PDPL Article 5). You can withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.
7. Data Retention
Analytics data collected through Matomo is retained for a maximum of 26 months. After this period, the data is automatically anonymized and aggregated. Your consent preferences are stored indefinitely until you choose to reset them.
8. International Data Transfers
Our Matomo analytics server is located in the European Union, ensuring that your analytics data remains within the EU and is subject to GDPR protections. For visitors from the UAE, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for any cross-border data transfers as required by the UAE PDPL.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of significant changes by displaying a notice on our website. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
MundusShift Tech Consulting FZCO
IFZA, Dubai Silicon Oasis
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Email: hello@mundusshift.com