Cookie Policy
This is a working draft to accelerate legal review, not final approved language. It must be reviewed and approved by a DIFC-qualified data protection lawyer or DPO before publishing, given the active DIFC compliance matter. Bracketed, highlighted text marks items that need to be confirmed or filled in before this goes live.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our website. They help the site function, remember your preferences, and where you consent help us understand how visitors use our site and show you relevant content.
How we use cookies
We use cookies in the following categories:
Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually only set in response to actions you take, such as logging in or filling in forms. You cannot opt out of these cookies through our preference center, though you can block them via your browser settings doing so may affect site functionality.
Functional Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as language or region) to provide enhanced, more personal features.
Analytics Cookies: These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are most and least popular. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and anonymous where possible. Google Analytics (GA4)
Advertising Cookies: These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners Meta & Google Ads. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant content on other sites. They do not directly store personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and device.
Your choices
You can accept or decline non-essential cookies at any time via [Manage Cookie Preferences / link to preference center], accessible from the footer of every page. Declining a category will not affect your ability to use the core functions of our site. You can also manage or delete cookies through your browser settings see your browser’s Help section for instructions.
How long we keep cookie data
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Third parties
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control the dissemination of these cookies. You should check the relevant third party’s website for more information. [Google Analytics, Meta, Tentoro Application, GoDaddy hosting monitoring script.]
Your rights under DIFC law
Under the DIFC Data Protection Law (DIFC Law No. 5 of 2020), you have the right to access, rectify, restrict, object to, or request deletion of your personal data, and to withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal. To exercise these rights, contact [DPO / privacy contact email].
Updates to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The 30 March 2025 date at the top reflects the most recent revision.Â