# MindsDB Cookie Policy **Effective date:** September 4, 2025 **Last updated:** September 4, 2025 This Cookie Policy explains how **MindsDB** ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our websites. It should be read together with our [**Privacy Notice**](/content/privacy-policy/index.html). ## 1) What are cookies and similar technologies? **Cookies** are small text files stored on your device by your browser. **Similar technologies** include pixels/tags, local storage, scripts, SDKs, and device identifiers that help us operate our site, understand usage, and (if enabled) provide more relevant marketing. ## 2) Cookie categories we use - **Strictly Necessary Cookies** These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information. - **Performance Cookies** These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site, and will not be able to monitor its performance. - **Functional Cookies** These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies then some or all of these services may not function properly. - **Targeting Cookies** These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They do not store directly personal information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising. - **Social Media Cookies** These cookies are set by a range of social media services that we have added to the site to enable you to share our content with your friends and networks. They are capable of tracking your browser across other sites and building up a profile of your interests. This may impact the content and messages you see on other websites you visit. If you do not allow these cookies you may not be able to use or see these sharing tools. We also use security and fraud‑prevention signals to protect our services. ## 3) Regional consent approach Our cookie banner and preferences adapt to your location and current legal requirements. - **United States.** We provide an **opt‑out** choice for targeted advertising and other non‑essential cookies, consistent with applicable state privacy laws. You can manage these settings via **Your Privacy Choices** and **Cookie Preferences**. - **Regions requiring prior consent** (for example, the EU/UK/EEA/Switzerland). We follow an **opt‑in** model: non‑essential cookies (e.g., analytics/advertising) are **not set** unless you consent via the banner or **Cookie Preferences**. Because privacy rules evolve, our controls may change to reflect updated laws or regulator guidance without further notice. The embedded **Cookie Declaration** and the banner will always reflect the most current implementation. ## 4) Your choices - **Cookie Preferences:** Manage or withdraw your choices at any time using **Cookie Preferences** or the cookie banner. - **Your Privacy Choices (US):** Opt out of targeted advertising or “sharing” at any time via our **Your Privacy Choices** link. - **Browser settings:** Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. Blocking some cookies may break site functionality. - **Do Not Track (DNT):** Our websites **do** respond to **DNT** signals by disabling non‑essential tracking used for targeted advertising (and limiting analytics as configured). - **Global Privacy Control (GPC):** Where applicable, we **honor GPC** and other recognized opt‑out preference signals. ## 5) Targeted advertising and “sharing” (US) We do not “sell” personal information for money. We may **share** identifiers and internet/activity data with advertising partners to provide **targeted advertising** (cross‑context behavioral advertising). In the US, you can opt out via **Your Privacy Choices**, **Cookie Preferences**, or by enabling **GPC** in supported browsers. For details about our broader data practices and your rights, see our **Privacy Notice**. ## 6) Cookies and partners list (Cookie Declaration) The **live Cookie Declaration** appears **below on this page**. It lists the cookies and similar technologies used on our site, their providers, purposes, and lifetimes, and is kept current automatically by our consent tool. ## 7) Retention Cookies have different lifetimes. Some expire when you close your browser ( **session cookies**); others remain for a set period ( **persistent cookies**). We align cookie lifetimes with their purposes and legal requirements. Specific durations for each cookie appear in the **Cookie Declaration**. ## 8) Updates to this Cookie Policy We may update this policy to reflect changes to our technologies, partners, or legal requirements. When we do, we will update the **Last updated** date, and if changes are material, we will also update the **Effective date** and provide additional notice where required. ## 9) Contact us **MindsDB** Legal address: **3277 S White Rd PMB 10166, San Jose, CA 95148, USA** **Data Protection Officer:** Adam Carrigan – **hello@mindsdb.com** If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, contact us at **hello@mindsdb.com**.