Cookie Policy

Last Updated: October 15, 2025

1. Introduction

UAE Entertainment Analytics Platform ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website to enhance your experience and provide analytical insights. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use.

By continuing to browse our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy, unless you have disabled cookies in your browser settings.

This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. Cookies allow websites to recognize your device and store information about your preferences or past actions.

Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them, while session cookies are deleted when you close your browser.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of essential cookies as they are required for the website to operate.

  • Cookie Consent: Remembers your cookie preferences
  • Security: Helps protect against unauthorized access
  • Load Balancing: Ensures optimal website performance

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use this information to improve our website and services.

  • Website Analytics: Tracks page views, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns
  • Performance Monitoring: Monitors website speed and performance
  • User Behavior: Analyzes how users interact with our content

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They remember your preferences and choices to provide a more personalized experience.

  • Language Preferences: Remembers your language selection
  • User Preferences: Stores your entertainment preferences for personalized guides
  • Feature Preferences: Remembers your interface preferences

4. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • To ensure the website functions correctly and securely
  • To remember your cookie consent preferences
  • To analyze website traffic and user behavior
  • To improve website performance and user experience
  • To provide personalized content and recommendations based on your preferences
  • To remember your preferences and settings
  • To monitor and analyze the effectiveness of our services

5. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use third-party cookies from trusted service providers to help us analyze website usage, improve our services, and provide enhanced functionality. These third parties may use cookies to collect information about your online activities across different websites.

We do not control the use of third-party cookies. For more information about how third parties use cookies, please refer to their respective privacy and cookie policies, which we recommend you review carefully.

5.1 Third-Party Services We Use

The following third-party services may set cookies on our website:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our website, including:

  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Navigation patterns and user journeys
  • Geographic location (country/region level)
  • Device and browser information
  • Traffic sources and referral information

This information is aggregated and anonymized. Google Analytics cookies are subject to Google's Privacy Policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Google Maps

We use Google Maps to display location maps on our contact page. Google Maps may set cookies to:

  • Remember your map preferences
  • Store your location settings
  • Improve map functionality and performance

Google Maps cookies are subject to Google's Privacy Policy. For more information, visit Google's Privacy Policy.

5.2 Social Media Cookies

We currently do not use social media plugins or social media cookies on our website. If we add social media features in the future, we will update this Cookie Policy accordingly.

5.3 Advertising Cookies

We currently do not use advertising cookies or third-party advertising services. We do not display advertisements on our website or use cookies for advertising purposes.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have the right to choose whether to accept or decline cookies. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer.

6.1 Browser Settings

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. The following links provide instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:

6.2 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner at the bottom of the page. You can accept or decline non-essential cookies by clicking the respective buttons. Your choice will be saved in your browser's local storage.

If you decline cookies, some features of our website may not function properly or may not be available.

6.3 Opt-Out Tools

You can also use third-party opt-out tools to manage cookies across multiple websites:

7. Cookies We Set

The following is a comprehensive list of cookies we use on our website, organized by category:

7.1 Essential Cookies

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Type
cookiesConsent Stores your cookie consent preference (accepted/declined) 1 year Local Storage
session_id Maintains your session while browsing the website Session Session Cookie
csrf_token Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks Session Session Cookie

7.2 Analytics Cookies

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Provider
_ga Google Analytics - Distinguishes users 2 years Google
_gid Google Analytics - Distinguishes users 24 hours Google
_gat Google Analytics - Throttles request rate 1 minute Google

7.3 Functional Cookies

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Type
user_preferences Stores your entertainment preferences for personalized guides 6 months Local Storage
language_preference Remembers your language selection 1 year Local Storage

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable or delete cookies, some features of our website may not function properly or may not be available. The impact varies depending on which types of cookies you disable.

8.1 Essential Cookies

If you disable essential cookies, the following issues may occur:

  • The website may not function properly or may not be accessible
  • Security features may not work correctly
  • Your session may not be maintained between pages
  • Your cookie preferences may not be saved
  • You may experience errors or website malfunctions

We strongly recommend that you do not disable essential cookies, as they are necessary for the website to operate correctly and securely.

8.2 Analytics Cookies

If you disable analytics cookies:

  • We will not be able to collect usage statistics and analytics data
  • We may have difficulty improving website performance and user experience
  • Website functionality will not be affected, but we may not be able to identify and fix issues as effectively

8.3 Functional Cookies

If you disable functional cookies:

  • You may need to re-enter your preferences each time you visit the website
  • Personalized content and recommendations may not be available or may be reset
  • Your language preferences may not be remembered
  • Your entertainment preferences may not be saved for personalized guides
  • Some website features may not work as intended
  • Your user experience may be less personalized and less convenient

8.4 Browser-Specific Instructions

Each browser has different methods for managing cookies:

  • Block All Cookies: Prevents all cookies from being set, but may severely impact website functionality
  • Block Third-Party Cookies: Allows first-party cookies but blocks third-party cookies (recommended for privacy)
  • Delete Cookies on Exit: Removes cookies when you close your browser
  • Allow Cookies from Specific Sites: Allows you to whitelist trusted websites

8.5 Recommendations

For the best user experience, we recommend:

  • Allowing essential cookies (required for website functionality)
  • Allowing functional cookies (improves user experience and personalization)
  • Considering your privacy preferences when deciding about analytics cookies
  • Using browser settings to block third-party cookies if you have privacy concerns
  • Reviewing our Cookie Policy regularly for updates

9. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no uniform standard for responding to DNT signals. As such, we do not currently respond to DNT browser signals.

10. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

UAE Entertainment Analytics Platform
Business Bay, Sheikh Zayed Road
Dubai, UAE
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +971 4 687 1957

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