Cookie Policy
Last updated: 1 July 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to remember your actions and preferences (such as login status, language, and display settings) over a period of time, so you do not have to re-enter them whenever you revisit the site or browse from one page to another.
2. How We Use Cookies
MistIntel uses cookies in the following categories. You can control which non-essential categories are active via our consent banner, or by clicking the "Manage my cookie preferences" button at the bottom of this page.
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the Service to function. They cannot be switched off. No personal advertising data is processed by these cookies.
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| mistintel_cookie_consent | MistIntel | Stores your cookie consent preferences (necessary / analytics / advertising). | 365 days |
| mistintel_session | MistIntel | Keeps you authenticated while logged in to your MistIntel account. | Session |
| mistintel_prefs | MistIntel | Stores UI preferences such as selected match, home server, and notification settings. | 365 days |
2.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Service so we can improve it. They collect aggregated, anonymised data. We only set these cookies when you have given your consent.
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users and sessions for aggregate usage reporting. | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users for aggregate daily usage reporting. | 24 hours |
2.3 Advertising Cookies
These cookies are set by Google AdSense to show you relevant advertisements based on your interests. They may track your activity across websites. We only set these cookies when you have given your consent.
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDE | Google (doubleclick.net) | Used by Google DoubleClick to register and report user interactions with ads for measurement and personalisation. | 1 year |
| test_cookie | Google (doubleclick.net) | Checks whether the user's browser supports cookies. | 15 minutes |
| ANID, NID | Used to remember your preferences and other information for personalised advertising. | 6–13 months |
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Third-party providers currently used by MistIntel include:
- Google LLC (AdSense, Analytics) — Google Privacy Policy · Manage Google Ad preferences
4. How to Manage Cookies
You have several options to control or delete cookies:
- Consent banner: use the banner shown on your first visit to accept all, reject non-essential, or choose per-category.
- This page: click the button below to open the consent banner and change your preferences at any time.
- Browser settings: most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. See your browser's help documentation for details.
- Google opt-out: visit Google Ads Settings or install the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Service.
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our practices. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy here with a revised "Last updated" date.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: info@mistintel.com
- Website: mistintel.com/contact