COOKIES POLICY

1. What is a cookie?

A cookie is a small text file or piece of information that a website stores on or reads from your browser or device. Cookies can help a website operate securely, remember preferences, understand how visitors use the site and improve user experience.

2. Types of cookies

• Session cookies: temporary cookies used during a browsing session and normally deleted when the browser is closed.
• Persistent cookies: cookies that remain on the device for a defined period or until deleted.
• First-party cookies: cookies set directly by a MAAS Site.
• Third-party cookies: cookies set by a third-party service used on a MAAS Site, for example an analytics or embedded-content provider.

3. Why MAAS uses cookies

• Strictly necessary / security: to enable core website functions, maintain security, manage sessions and protect forms or login areas where applicable.
• Preferences / functionality: to remember settings or choices that make the Sites easier to use.
• Analytics / performance: to understand website traffic and how visitors use the Sites so MAAS can improve content, navigation and performance.
• Third-party content or social features: where the Sites use embedded services or sharing tools, the relevant provider may set cookies according to its own policies.

4. Analytics

The Sites may use Google Analytics or similar web-analytics services. Analytics tools may collect information such as device/browser details, pages visited, approximate location derived from IP address, referral source, visit duration and site interactions. Where configured, MAAS may use IP anonymisation or other privacy settings made available by the service provider.

5. Cookie consent and control

Where required, the Sites should display a cookie notice or consent tool before non-essential cookies are activated. Visitors should be able to accept or reject non-essential cookie categories through the available consent controls.

You can also manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Blocking some cookies may affect how certain website features work. Browser instructions vary, so refer to your browser’s help or privacy settings for details.

6. Third-party services and links

MAAS may link to or embed third-party services. Third parties may use their own cookies or similar technologies, and their handling of information is governed by their own terms and privacy policies. MAAS does not control third-party cookie practices.

7. Changes to this Cookies Policy

MAAS may update this Cookies Policy to reflect changes in website technology, analytics tools or applicable requirements. The latest version will be posted on the Sites.

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