1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help us recognize your device, store your preferences, and enhance your experience on our Site.
There are different types of cookies:
- Session cookies: Temporary and deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain on your device until they expire or are manually deleted
- First-party cookies: Set by the website you’re visiting
- Third-party cookies: Set by services such as analytics, social media platforms, or advertising networks
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies: Enable core functionality such as page navigation, security, and access to secure areas. The Site cannot function properly without these cookies.
- Performance & Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our Site (e.g., pages visited, time spent) so we can improve performance and user experience.
- Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences (e.g., language, location, or saved properties) for a personalized experience.
- Marketing & Advertising Cookies: Track your online activity to help us deliver relevant ads or offers through platforms like Google Ads, Facebook, or Instagram.
3. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that also place cookies on your device. These may include:
- Google Analytics (to track traffic and usage behavior)
- Facebook Pixel (for ad targeting and performance tracking)
- Hotjar or other user experience tools
- Real estate portal integrations (e.g., Property Finder, Bayut)
We do not control the data collected by these third parties. Please review their respective privacy and cookie policies.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control and manage cookies in the following ways:
- Through your browser settings (block, delete, or clear cookies)
- By using our cookie consent banner (if implemented on the Site)
- Opting out of specific third-party cookies using their settings (e.g., Google Ads Settings)
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect your ability to use some features of our Site.
5. Legal Basis for Cookie Use
Under applicable data protection laws (including the UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021), we use cookies:
- Based on your consent for non-essential cookies (e.g., marketing and analytics)
- Based on legitimate interest or contractual necessity for essential cookies required to provide the Site’s services
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. You are encouraged to review this page regularly to stay informed of any updates.
