Last Updated: December 2025

This Cookies Policy explains how MOVE™ Stories With Impact Initiative ("MOVE™", "we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website www.moveinitiatives.com ("the Website").

By using our Website, you consent to the use of cookies as described below unless you disable them through your browser or our cookie settings tool.

1. WHO WE ARE

MOVE™ operates through two legally distinct entities depending on the service:

1. Minds Rewired Ltd (United Kingdom)

• Handles all online, digital, and international MOVE™ program operations

• Oversees website hosting, analytics, email communications, and security

• Acts as the primary Data Controller for all cookies used on this Website

• Governed by UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018

2. Mangroves Consultancy, Auctions, and Exhibitions (Qatar)

• Hosts and processes registrations for in-person MOVE™ events within Qatar

• Acts as a joint data controller for event-related data and payments under local licensing

• Governed by Qatari regulations and local data compliance requirements

Important: All cookies collected on www.moveinitiatives.com are administered and controlled exclusively by Minds Rewired Ltd (UK).

2. WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small files placed on your device when you visit a website. They support website functionality, improve user experience, and help us understand how visitors use the site.

Types of Cookies:

• Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser)

• Persistent cookies (remain until expiration or manual deletion)

• First-party cookies (controlled by MOVE™)

• Third-party cookies (controlled by external providers such as analytics and scheduling platforms)

3. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE

Important: Non-essential cookies are BLOCKED until you provide explicit consent via our cookie banner.

A. Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
These cookies are required for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They enable:

• Security and authentication

• Page navigation

• Access to protected areas

• Registration and payment functionality

• Saving your cookie preferences

B. Performance & Analytics Cookies (Optional, Require Consent)
Used to understand how visitors use the Website, including:

• Page views

• Click patterns

• Time spent on pages

• Device and browser type

These may include:

• Google Analytics

• Systeme.io analytics

• WAPlus (for WhatsApp-related traffic insights)

These cookies are only activated when you provide consent through the cookie banner.

C. Functionality Cookies (Optional, Require Consent)
Support enhanced usability, such as:

• Language preferences

• Form autofill

• Time-zone detection for scheduling tools (e.g., Calendly)

D. Marketing & Tracking Cookies (Optional, Require Consent)
Used to measure outreach effectiveness, such as:

• Tracking traffic from paid ads or social campaigns

• Understanding user engagement

MOVE™ does not use cookies for third-party advertising and does not sell personal data.

4. COOKIES WE USE

Essential Cookies:

• cookie_consent (Purpose: Stores your cookie preferences, Duration: 1 year, Type: First-party)

• session_id (Purpose: Maintains user session, Duration: Session, Type: First-party)

Analytics Cookies:

• _ga (Purpose: Google Analytics user identification, Duration: 2 years, Type: Third-party)

• _gid (Purpose: Google Analytics session identification, Duration: 24 hours, Type: Third-party)

• Systeme.io analytics cookies (Purpose: Form and behavior analytics, Duration: Varies, Type: Third-party)

• WAPlus cookies (Purpose: WhatsApp integration and communication analytics, Duration: Varies, Type: Third-party)

Functionality Cookies:

• Calendly cookies (Purpose: Scheduling preferences and time-zone detection, Duration: Session and persistent, Type: Third-party)

Note: Complete cookie list available upon request. This list is updated when cookies change.

5. THIRD-PARTY SERVICE PROVIDERS THAT MAY USE COOKIES

Your interaction with certain MOVE™ functions may trigger cookies from:

• Google Analytics – website performance analysis

• Systeme.io – funnels, landing pages, and form behavior analytics

• Calendly – scheduling preferences and time-zone optimization

• WAPlus / WhatsApp Tools – communication-related analytics

• Google Meet – meeting and integration cookies (where embedded or linked)

• Zoom – video meeting integrations (where embedded or linked)

• Web Hosting Provider – security and essential technical cookies

All providers operate under legally binding Data Processing Agreements (DPAs).

6. CONSENT MANAGEMENT

When visiting the Website, you will see a Cookie Consent Banner allowing you to:

• Accept all cookies

• Reject non-essential cookies

• Customise preferences

Key points:

• Consent is required before placing non-essential cookies

• You may withdraw consent at any time via the Cookie Settings page

• Users must be 18+ to provide valid consent (or have guardian consent for minors)

• We maintain encrypted records of cookie consents including timestamp and consent status for legal compliance (UK GDPR Article 7)

7. LEGAL BASIS FOR USING COOKIES

Under UK GDPR, our legal bases include:

• Consent – for analytics, functionality, and marketing cookies

• Legitimate Interests – for essential site security and performance

• Contractual Necessity – where cookies enable features needed to deliver registered services

Under Qatari regulations, cookies may be used for operational, security, and service-related purposes.

8. MANAGING YOUR COOKIE PREFERENCES

You can manage cookies by:

• Adjusting preferences in the Cookie Settings page

• Changing your browser settings

• Deleting cookies manually

Disabling essential cookies may cause parts of the website to malfunction.

9. DO NOT TRACK (DNT)

Our Website attempts to respect DNT browser signals by disabling non-essential cookies by default. However, some third-party providers (such as Google Analytics) may not fully support DNT.

For complete control, use our Cookie Settings page.

10. INFORMATION COLLECTED THROUGH COOKIES

Depending on your consent choices, cookies may collect:

• IP address (where possible, anonymized)

• Browser and device information

• Pages viewed and interactions

• Session identifiers

• Booking or form submission activity

Cookies do not collect:

• Sensitive personal information

• Emotional-reflection data

• Health or medical information

• Passwords or financial details

11. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Some third-party tools may process data outside the UK and Qatar. We ensure compliance through:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)

• Adequacy decisions

• Secure DPAs with all service providers

Qatar-based services keep data within local regulation where required.

12. COOKIE RETENTION

Different cookies may remain active for:

• Until browser is closed (session cookies)

• Days to months (most analytics cookies)

• Up to 2 years (some persistent cookies)

You may delete stored cookies anytime via your browser.

13. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

This website is designed for adults (18+). Youth program cookies are only collected with parental/guardian consent. We do not knowingly collect cookie data from minors without authorization.

14. POLICY UPDATES

We may update this Cookies Policy to reflect:

• Changes in law

• Changes in tools or service providers

• Updates in our technology or operations

The "Last Updated" date at the top will always indicate the latest version.

15. CONTACT INFORMATION

For questions about this Cookies Policy:

UK & International (Data Controller)
Minds Rewired Ltd
Email: privacy@moveinitiatives.com

Qatar (Joint Data Controller for Qatar Event Registrations)
Mangroves Consultancy, Auctions, and Exhibitions
Email: mangroves@moveinitiatives.com

Right to Lodge a Complaint: UK/EEA users have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you believe our cookie practices violate data protection laws.