MIST Cookie Policy
Effective Date: 01 December 2024
Last Updated: 01 December 2024
MIST Technologies Pvt Ltd (“MIST”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience on our app and website. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can control them.
1. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit or interact with our app or website. Cookies help recognize your device, improve functionality, and personalize your experience.
We also use similar tracking technologies, such as pixels, web beacons, local storage, and software development kits (SDKs). For simplicity, we refer to all these technologies collectively as "cookies."
2. Why Do We Use Cookies?
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Mandatory Cookies (Essential/Strictly Necessary): These cookies are required for the app or website to function properly. Examples include enabling secure login, managing session data, and ensuring basic app functionality. Without these cookies, the app or website may not work correctly.
- Functional Cookies: These cookies help remember your preferences and choices to improve your experience. Examples include remembering your language, location settings, and preferences.
- Analytical Cookies: These cookies help us understand how users interact with the app or website. We use these cookies to analyze user behavior, improve performance, and enhance user experience. Examples of tools we use include:
- Google Analytics
- Amplitude
- AppsFlyer
- Performance Cookies: These cookies ensure the app runs smoothly by measuring performance metrics, such as page load times and system responsiveness.
- Advertising Cookies: These cookies help us display relevant ads and measure their effectiveness. They may be set by third-party advertising platforms, such as Google Ads or Facebook Ads.
- Security Cookies: These cookies help protect MIST and its users by detecting fraud, spam, and unauthorized access.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Here is a breakdown of cookies used on MIST:
- Session Cookies: To manage sessions and ensure security. Deleted after logout.
- Persistent Cookies: To remember preferences and settings. Duration: 1 year (or less).
- Third-Party Cookies: Analytics and advertising. Duration varies per provider.
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may allow trusted third parties to place cookies on your device for analytics, advertising, or performance monitoring. These third parties include:
- Google Analytics: For usage behavior tracking.
- AppsFlyer: For app performance and ad attribution.
- Amplitude: For product analytics and engagement tracking.
- Facebook Ads and Google Ads: For personalized advertising.
These third parties are bound by strict contractual obligations to use your data only for specified purposes. For details on how third parties use cookies, refer to their respective privacy policies:
5. How Can You Control Cookies?
You have the right to accept or reject cookies. Here’s how you can manage cookies:
- In-App Settings: You can manage your cookie preferences in the MIST app settings under the “Cookie Preferences” section.
- Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies.
- Clear cookies already stored.
- Set notifications when cookies are being used.
- Opt-out of Third-Party Tools: You can opt-out of analytics and ad-tracking tools like Google Analytics or AppsFlyer using their respective opt-out options.
6. Data Retention
Cookies are stored on your device for a specified period depending on the cookie type:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close the app or browser.
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device until they expire or are deleted.
7. Updates to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in laws, technologies, or business practices. When we make updates, we will notify you via the app or website. Please review this policy regularly to stay informed.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or MIST’s use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]