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Cookie Policy

Last Updated: November 23, 2025

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how gardenuae.org ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. This policy explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use.

2. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device after you close your browser, while session cookies are deleted when you close your browser.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes:

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Examples include:

  • Session management cookies
  • Authentication cookies
  • Security cookies
  • Load balancing cookies

3.2 Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use on our pages.

Examples include:

  • Language preference cookies
  • User interface customization cookies
  • Video player preference cookies
  • Form auto-fill cookies

3.3 Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve how our website works.

Examples include:

  • Page visit tracking
  • Time spent on pages
  • Click tracking
  • Navigation paths
  • Error reporting

3.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies

These cookies track your browsing habits to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They may be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

4.1 First-Party Cookies

These are cookies set directly by gardenuae.org. We use these cookies to:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Understand how you use our website
  • Improve your user experience
  • Enable core website functionality

4.2 Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services we use. These may include:

  • Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Social media platforms
  • Video hosting services
  • Font and icon libraries

5. Specific Cookies We Use

5.1 Session Cookies

Name: session_id

Purpose: Maintains your session as you navigate through our website

Duration: Session (deleted when browser is closed)

Type: Essential

5.2 Cookie Consent

Name: cookiesAccepted

Purpose: Remembers your cookie consent preferences

Duration: 1 year

Type: Essential

5.3 Analytics Cookies

Name: Various (e.g., _ga, _gid)

Purpose: Collects anonymous usage statistics to help us improve our website

Duration: Up to 2 years

Type: Analytics

5.4 Preference Cookies

Name: user_preferences

Purpose: Stores your language, region, and display preferences

Duration: 1 year

Type: Functionality

6. Other Tracking Technologies

6.1 Web Beacons

We may use web beacons (also known as pixel tags) in our emails and on our website to track whether messages have been opened and links have been clicked.

6.2 Local Storage

We use local storage to store data locally in your browser for improved performance and user experience. This data may include user preferences and cached content.

6.3 Device Fingerprinting

We may collect information about your device, including browser type, operating system, and screen resolution, to help prevent fraud and improve security.

7. Purpose of Using Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

7.1 Website Functionality

  • Enable core website features
  • Remember your login status
  • Maintain your session
  • Process form submissions

7.2 User Experience

  • Remember your preferences
  • Personalize content and features
  • Reduce loading times
  • Improve navigation

7.3 Analytics and Improvement

  • Understand how visitors use our website
  • Identify technical issues
  • Test new features
  • Measure website performance

7.4 Security

  • Prevent fraudulent activity
  • Protect user accounts
  • Detect and prevent cyber attacks
  • Ensure secure communications

8. Your Cookie Choices

You have several options for managing cookies:

8.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept or decline non-essential cookies at that time.

8.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • View what cookies are stored on your device
  • Delete all or specific cookies
  • Block cookies from specific websites
  • Block all third-party cookies
  • Block all cookies completely
  • Receive a notification before a cookie is stored

8.3 Browser-Specific Instructions

Google Chrome:

Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data

Mozilla Firefox:

Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data

Safari:

Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data

Microsoft Edge:

Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies and site permissions

8.4 Mobile Devices

Mobile device browsers also have settings to manage cookies. Please refer to your device's help documentation for specific instructions.

9. Impact of Blocking Cookies

Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly. Specifically, you may experience:

  • Inability to stay logged in
  • Loss of saved preferences
  • Reduced website functionality
  • Need to re-enter information repeatedly
  • Slower website performance

10. Third-Party Cookie Policies

We use services from third-party companies that may set cookies on our website. These companies have their own privacy and cookie policies:

  • Google Analytics - for website analytics
  • Google Fonts - for web fonts

We recommend reviewing the cookie policies of these third parties to understand how they use cookies.

11. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activities tracked. Currently, there is no universal standard for how DNT signals should be interpreted. As such, our website does not currently respond to DNT signals.

12. Cookies and Personal Data

Some cookies may collect personal data about you. The use of this data is governed by our Privacy Policy. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for more information about how we handle personal data.

13. International Users

Our website is operated from the United Arab Emirates. If you are visiting from other regions, please be aware that cookies set by our website will be transferred to and stored in the UAE.

14. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children through cookies or any other means.

15. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, our business operations, or for other reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on this page
  • Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top
  • Displaying a prominent notice on our website

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically.

16. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have specific rights regarding cookies and tracking technologies, including:

  • Right to be informed about cookie use
  • Right to give or withdraw consent
  • Right to access information stored in cookies
  • Right to have cookies deleted

17. Consent Withdrawal

You can withdraw your consent to non-essential cookies at any time by:

  • Clearing your browser cookies
  • Adjusting your browser settings
  • Contacting us directly

18. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +971 4 885 8889
Address: Dubai Investment Park, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

19. Further Information

For more information about cookies and how they work, you can visit:

  • www.allaboutcookies.org
  • www.youronlinechoices.eu

20. Compliance

This Cookie Policy is designed to comply with applicable data protection and privacy laws, including the EU ePrivacy Directive, GDPR, and other relevant legislation.

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