1. Purpose

This Cookies Policy explains how MHAIDAR LAW uses cookies and similar technologies on its website. It should be read together with the Privacy Policy.

2. Legal framework

This Cookies Policy is prepared with reference to Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR), Directive 2002/58/EC on privacy and electronic communications, as amended by Directive 2009/136/EC, and applicable Cyprus legislation implementing electronic communications and data protection requirements.

Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive requires consent before storing or accessing information on a user’s device, except where the cookie is strictly necessary to provide a service requested by the user or to transmit a communication.

3. What are cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, pixels, tags and tracking scripts.

4. Types of cookies used

Strictly necessary cookies - required for the website to function and cannot usually be disabled.

Preference cookies - remember choices such as language, cookie preferences or display settings.

Analytics cookies - help us understand how visitors use the website, such as pages visited, time spent and navigation.

Marketing cookies - used only if implemented in future and only subject to consent.

Third-party cookies - may be placed by services such as Google Maps, YouTube, social media links, analytics providers, embedded tools or cookie consent platforms.

5. Cookie table for developer to complete

The developer must complete this table before publication:

Examples to check: • cookie consent tool cookie; • Google Analytics cookies, if used; • Google Maps cookies, if embedded; • YouTube cookies, if embedded; • Meta pixel cookies, if used; • WhatsApp integration cookies, if used.

6. Consent management

Strictly necessary cookies may be placed without consent. Non-essential cookies must not be activated until the user has given consent.

The website should include a cookie banner with: • Accept all; • Reject non-essential; • Manage preferences; • Save preferences; • Clear link to this Cookies Policy.

The user should be able to change cookie preferences later through a visible cookie preferences link.

7. Analytics

If analytics tools are used, such as Google Analytics, the website should provide clear information about the provider, purpose, retention period and opt-out options. IP anonymisation and privacy-friendly settings should be enabled where possible.

8. How to control cookies

Users can control cookies through browser settings. Restricting cookies may affect website functionality.

MHAIDAR LAW | Draft website compliance document | To be reviewed before publication