Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small alphanumeric text files placed on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you browse websites. They are widely used to ensure web applications function smoothly, remember user preferences across visits, and provide anonymous usage metrics to website administrators.

This Cookie Policy explains how Mind Trail Base Pty Ltd ("Mind Trail Base", "we", "us") utilizes cookies and related client-side storage technologies on mindtrailbase.click. For broader information regarding our data governance, please review our companion Privacy Policy.

2. Categories of Cookies We Use

We restrict our cookie usage to two distinct categories:

• Strictly Essential Cookies & Storage: Necessary for core website operations, form transmission integrity, security defenses, and remembering your cookie preference selection. These technologies cannot be deactivated without degrading website navigation.
• Analytical & Performance Cookies: Gather aggregated, anonymous metrics regarding visitor navigation patterns, popular training curriculum guides, and page load durations, assisting us in improving our educational presentation.

3. Schedule of Cookies Used on Mind Trail Base

Cookie / Storage Key	Type	Provider	Purpose	Duration
mtb_cookie_consent_v1	Essential (Local Storage)	mindtrailbase.click	Stores your affirmative choice regarding cookie preferences to suppress the banner on subsequent page visits.	12 Months
mtb_session_sec	Essential (HTTP Cookie)	mindtrailbase.click	Maintains encrypted session state and prevents Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) during form submissions.	Session
_ga_mtb_stat	Analytical (HTTP Cookie)	Google Analytics (Privacy Anonymized)	Records anonymous aggregated page visit statistics and referral paths to evaluate technical guide readership.	14 Months
_cf_bm	Essential (Security Cookie)	Cloudflare	Identifies trusted web traffic and protects the training studio servers from malicious automated bot requests.	30 Minutes

4. Third-Party Services and Embedded Content

When you visit pages that feature external typography from Google Fonts or high-definition public charts, third-party hosting networks may receive standard technical connection logs (such as IP address and browser user-agent). These assets are loaded securely over HTTPS.

5. How to Manage, Block, or Delete Cookies

You maintain full control over your cookie settings:

• Our Cookie Banner: Upon your initial visit, you can select 'Accept' or 'Reject' non-essential cookies. You can update your choice at any point by clearing your browser cache.
• Browser Configuration Controls: You can configure your browser to block all cookies or notify you whenever a cookie is set:
  • Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Third-Party Cookies
  • Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Enhanced Tracking Protection
  • Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to block essential cookies through your browser settings, key interactive elements—such as contact form submission validation and preference retention—may not function as intended. Rejecting non-essential analytical cookies via our banner will have zero impact on your ability to browse our training syllabus, read our technical guides, or contact Ethan Parker.

7. Cookie Policy Inquiries

If you have questions regarding our cookie implementation, please contact our technical desk:

Mind Trail Base Pty Ltd
Address: Ethan Parker, 76 Demo St, Cootamundra, NSW, New South Wales, 2590
Phone: 02 6942 8751
Email: info@mindtrailbase.click