Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 15, 2024

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit websites. They help websites remember your preferences, improve your browsing experience, and provide analytics to website owners. MindEnvisia uses cookies to enhance your experience and understand how our content is being used.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly:

  • Session management and security
  • Form submission and error handling
  • Basic website functionality
  • Accessibility preferences

Duration: Session or 1 year maximum

Analytics Cookies

These help us understand how visitors interact with our website:

  • Page views and popular content
  • User journey and behavior patterns
  • Traffic sources and referrers
  • Performance monitoring

Duration: Up to 2 years

Preference Cookies

These remember your choices and personalize your experience:

  • Theme and display preferences
  • Language settings
  • Content filter preferences
  • Accessibility settings

Duration: Up to 1 year

Third-Party Cookies

These are set by external services we use:

  • YouTube embedded videos
  • Google Analytics tracking
  • Social media sharing buttons
  • Content delivery networks

Duration: Varies by service provider

Specific Cookies We Use

Cookie NamePurposeDurationType
_gaGoogle Analytics user identification2 yearsAnalytics
_ga_*Google Analytics session data2 yearsAnalytics
mindenvisia_prefsUser preferences and settings1 yearPreference
session_idSession managementSessionEssential

YouTube Cookies

When you watch embedded YouTube videos on our site, YouTube may set cookies. These include:

  • VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE: Estimates bandwidth and improves video playback
  • YSC: Registers a unique ID for session data
  • PREF: Stores user preferences for YouTube
  • GPS: Registers location data for mobile devices

These cookies are governed by YouTube's privacy policy. We use YouTube's privacy-enhanced mode when possible to minimize tracking.

Managing Your Cookies

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

Cookie Preferences

You can choose which types of cookies to accept:

Essential CookiesAlways Active
Analytics CookiesCan be disabled in browser
Preference CookiesCan be disabled in browser

Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website:

  • Some features may not work properly
  • Your preferences won't be remembered
  • We won't be able to improve the site based on usage data
  • Some embedded content may not function correctly

Essential cookies cannot be disabled without affecting website functionality.

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 post any changes on this page and update the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Email: mindenvisia@gmail.com

Website: mindenvisia.com

Subject Line: Cookie Policy Inquiry