Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 15th January 2026
Effective Date: 15th January 2026

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about how visitors use their sites.

miravas uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyse website traffic, personalise content, and improve our services. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control them.

Types of Cookies We Use

We use different types of cookies for various purposes on our website:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They enable basic functions such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. Without these cookies, certain parts of our website would not work.

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They allow us to analyse website traffic, identify popular content, and improve our services based on user behaviour patterns.

Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance the functionality of our website by remembering your preferences and settings. They may remember your language preference, login status, or other customisation options to provide a more personalised experience.

Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. They may be set by third-party advertising networks and help us show you content that is more relevant to your interests.

Detailed Cookie Information

Below is a detailed list of the cookies we use on our website:

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Type
cookie_consent Stores your cookie consent preferences 1 year Essential
session_id Maintains your session across page visits Session Essential
user_preferences Remembers your language and display preferences 30 days Functional
_ga Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users 2 years Analytics
_ga_* Google Analytics 4 - session and user tracking 2 years Analytics
_gid Google Analytics - distinguishes users 24 hours Analytics
marketing_consent Tracks consent for marketing cookies 1 year Marketing

Third-Party Cookies

Our website may also use third-party cookies from external services to enhance functionality and provide additional features:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyse website traffic and user behaviour. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our site, which helps us improve our services. The information generated by cookies about your use of the website is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States and other countries.

Google Fonts

Our website uses Google Fonts to display text in custom fonts. When you visit our site, your browser may download font files from Google's servers, which may result in your IP address being transmitted to Google.

Content Delivery Networks

We use content delivery networks (CDNs) to improve website performance by serving static content from servers closer to your location. These services may set cookies for performance optimisation purposes.

Cookie Consent and Management

When you first visit our website, we will ask for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can choose to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Customise your cookie preferences by category
  • Change your preferences at any time

Managing Cookie Preferences

You can update your cookie preferences at any time by:

  • Clicking the cookie preferences link in our website footer
  • Adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies
  • Using browser extensions that manage cookie preferences
  • Contacting us directly at privacy@miravas.world

Browser Cookie Controls

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

  • View what cookies are stored on your device
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Block cookies from specific websites
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block all cookies (though this may affect website functionality)
  • Set your browser to notify you when cookies are being set

Browser-Specific Instructions

For detailed instructions on managing cookies in your specific browser:

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

Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you can browse our website with cookies disabled, please note that disabling certain cookies may affect your experience:

  • Essential cookies: Disabling these may prevent core website functions from working
  • Functional cookies: You may lose personalisation features and preferences
  • Analytics cookies: We won't be able to improve our services based on usage data
  • Marketing cookies: You may see less relevant advertisements

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature that sends a signal to websites you visit indicating that you do not wish to be tracked. Currently, there is no standard for how websites should respond to these signals. We respect your privacy choices and provide clear cookie consent options regardless of your browser's Do Not Track setting.

Mobile Devices and Apps

If you access our website through a mobile device or app, similar tracking technologies may be used. You can typically manage these through your device's privacy settings or app-specific preferences. Please refer to your device manufacturer's instructions for managing tracking preferences on mobile devices.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

Legal Basis for Cookie Processing

Under applicable data protection laws, including GDPR and ePrivacy regulations, we process cookies based on the following legal grounds:

  • Essential cookies: Legitimate interest for website functionality
  • Analytics cookies: Consent or legitimate interest for service improvement
  • Functional cookies: Consent for enhanced user experience
  • Marketing cookies: Consent for personalised advertising

International Transfers

Some of our third-party service providers may transfer and process cookie data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data, including adequacy decisions, standard contractual clauses, or other approved transfer mechanisms under GDPR.

Contact Us About Cookies

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Privacy Team

miravas GmbH

Waldstraße 161

50011 Cologne, Germany

Email: privacy@miravas.world

Phone: +49 2216021281

This Cookie Policy is part of our comprehensive privacy framework and should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy. By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge that you understand how we use cookies and similar technologies.