Cookie Policy

Last updated: November 24, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how OpenMQTT (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. Our website primarily serves as a marketing and information channel for the OpenMQTT service. Cookies are used only where necessary and, where required by law, only with your consent.

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, mobile) when you visit a website. They are commonly used to make websites work properly, improve user experience, and provide information to site owners.

Cookies can be:

  • Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser

  • Persistent cookies – stored for a longer period

  • First-party cookies – set by our website

  • Third-party cookies – set by external services

2. Cookies we use

We use the following categories of cookies:

2.1 Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are required for the website to function correctly and cannot be disabled.

Examples:

  • Security-related cookies

  • Cookie consent management

  • Basic website functionality

Legal basis: Legitimate interest / contractual necessity

2.2 Analytics cookies (consent-based)

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve content and performance. All analytics cookies are only set if you give consent via our cookie banner.

Tools may include:

  • Google Analytics (with IP anonymisation enabled)

  • Plausible Analytics (privacy-focused, aggregated data)

Data collected may include:

  • Pages visited

  • Referrer/source

  • Device and browser type

  • Approximate location (country/region)

Legal basis: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)

2.2 Analytics cookies (consent-based)

These cookies are used to measure advertising performance and enable remarketing/retargeting across platforms.

Tools may include:

  • Google Ads

  • Meta (Facebook / Instagram) Ads

These cookies may be used to:

  • Track conversions

  • Measure campaign effectiveness

  • Show relevant ads on other platforms

We do not sell personal data.

Legal basis: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)

3. Managing your cookie preferences

When you visit our website, you can:

  • Accept all cookies

  • Reject non-essential cookies

  • Customize your cookie preferences

You can change or withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie settings link or by adjusting your browser settings.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

4. Third-party cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services we use. These providers may process data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

Examples:

  • Google: Analytics & Ads

  • Meta Platforms

  • Cloudflare (security & performance)

Where data is transferred outside the EU/EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

5. Personal data & privacy

For more information about how we process personal data, your rights under GDPR, and how to contact us, please read our Privacy Policy.

7. Contact

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact: privacy@openmqtt.com