Cookie Policy
Last updated: 27 November 2025
1. What is a cookie?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow sites to remember your preferences, improve functionality, and provide usage statistics. Most websites use cookies to enhance the user experience.
2. Use of Cookies
MDP Auction uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Authentication: to keep you logged in during your session
- Preferences: to remember your language, currency, and display settings
- Statistics: to understand how our site is used and to improve its performance
- Security: to detect and prevent any fraudulent activity
- Functionalities: to enable features such as the watchlist
3. Types of Cookies Used
3.1 Essential Cookies (always active)
These cookies are necessary for the site to function and cannot be disabled.
- Session management (login, authentication)
- Security and fraud prevention
- Load balancing
Duration: session (deleted when the browser is closed)
3.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation.
- Language and currency preferences
- Watchlist and favourites
- Display settings (grid/list view)
Duration: up to 1 year
3.3 Statistics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our site.
- Page views and browsing paths
- Time spent on pages
- Referring websites
- Device and browser information
Duration: up to 2 years
3.4 Performance Cookies
These cookies help us improve site performance and user experience.
- Page load times
- Error tracking
- A/B testing
Duration: up to 1 year
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party providers who place their own cookies:
- Payment providers: for secure payment processing
- Emailing services: to track email delivery and engagement
- Analytics providers: for statistics and usage information
These third parties have their own privacy policies governing the use of cookies. We recommend that you consult them for more information.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options to control cookies:
5.1 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to manage cookie preferences via their settings:
- 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
5.2 Opt-Out Links
You can opt out of certain cookies:
Important: disabling essential cookies may prevent you from using certain features of our site, including logging into your account and participating in auctions.
6. “Do Not Track” (DNT) Signal
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) signal. There is currently no industry consensus on how to respond to this signal. We do not alter our data collection practices in response to DNT signals, but you can manage cookies through your browser settings.
7. Cookie Consent (GDPR/FADP Compliance)
If you reside in the European Union or Switzerland, you have the right to:
- Be informed about cookies before they are placed
- Give or refuse your consent for non-essential cookies
- Withdraw your consent at any time
- Access and delete cookies stored on your device
On your first visit to our site, we will request your consent for non-essential cookies via a dedicated banner.
8. Cookie Lifespan
Cookies have different lifespans:
- Session cookies: deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: remain on your device until they expire or are manually deleted
9. Updates to this Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect technological or regulatory changes. We will inform you of any significant changes via our website or by email.
10. Contact Us
For any questions regarding our use of cookies, please contact us at:
MDP Auction
Email : mdpauction@gmail.com
Phone: +41 76 325 19 19
Help Centre: mdpauction.com/support