Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to provide information to the website owners, and to enhance the user experience.

This Cookie Policy explains how I.O. Holistic Wellness and Coaching Training Ltd, trading as Mediterranean Academy of Wellness Sciences (“MAWS”, “we”, “us”), uses cookies and similar technologies on maws-academy.com (“Website”).

2. Legal Basis

We use cookies in accordance with the EU ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC) as implemented in Cyprus, Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) as implemented by Cyprus Law 125(I)/2018, and the recommendations of the Office of the Commissioner for Personal Data Protection of Cyprus.

Strictly necessary cookies are placed without consent as they are essential for the Website to function. All other cookies require your prior consent, which we obtain through our cookie consent banner.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies:

4. Google Analytics

4.1 We use Google Analytics 4, a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited (“Google”). Google Analytics uses cookies to help analyse how visitors use the Website.

4.2 Google Analytics cookies collect information including:

• Pages visited and time spent on each page;
• How you arrived at the Website (referral source);
• Your approximate geographic location (country/city level);
• Device type, browser, and operating system;
• Interactions with Website elements (clicks, scrolling).

4.3 Google Analytics data is processed by Google on servers that may be located outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Google is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, providing adequate safeguards for data transfers.

4.4 We have enabled IP anonymisation, which means your IP address is truncated before being transmitted to Google. We do not combine Google Analytics data with any personally identifiable information.

5. Meta Pixel (Facebook Pixel)

5.1 We use Meta Pixel, a tracking tool provided by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (“Meta”), to measure the effectiveness of our advertising on Facebook and Instagram.

5.2 Meta Pixel allows us to:

• Track conversions from Facebook and Instagram advertisements;
• Build targeted audiences for future advertisements;
• Retarget people who have previously visited the Website;
• Measure the reach and effectiveness of ad campaigns.

5.3 Meta Pixel data is processed by Meta in accordance with Meta’s Data Policy. Data may be transferred outside the EEA; Meta relies on Standard Contractual Clauses and the EU-US Data Privacy Framework for such transfers.

5.4 Meta Pixel is activated only after you have given your consent for marketing cookies through our cookie consent banner.

6. How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences

6.1 When you first visit the Website, a cookie consent banner is displayed, allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can modify your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in the Website footer.

6.2 You can also control cookies through your browser settings:

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies;
• Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies;
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies;
• Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions.

6.3 Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Website and your user experience.

6.4 You can opt out of specific third-party tracking:

• Google Analytics: install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on (tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout);
• Meta Pixel: adjust your ad preferences at facebook.com/adpreferences.

7. Data Retention

Cookie-related data is retained for the duration specified in the cookie table above. Google Analytics data is automatically deleted after 14 months. Meta Pixel data is retained according to Meta’s data retention policies.

8. Your Rights Under the GDPR

In relation to any Personal Data collected through cookies, you have the following rights under the GDPR:

• Right of access — to request a copy of your Personal Data;
• Right to rectification — to request correction of inaccurate data;
• Right to erasure — to request deletion of your data;
• Right to restrict processing — to request limitation of data use;
• Right to data portability — to receive your data in a structured format;
• Right to object — to object to processing based on legitimate interests;
• Right to withdraw consent — at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@maws-academy.com. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Office of the Commissioner for Personal Data Protection of Cyprus (dataprotection.gov.cy).

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. The updated policy will be posted on the Website with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Information

For any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Mediterranean Academy of Wellness Sciences (MAWS)
I.O. Holistic Wellness and Coaching Training Ltd
7 Etnas Street, Sphera Block B, Office 203, Limassol 3118, Agia Fyla, Cyprus
Email: info@maws-academy.com
Phone: +357 99 719224
Website: maws-academy.com