Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Webifyd Technology L.L.C ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website (webifyd.com).

This policy complies with the UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data and the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the ePrivacy Directive.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) 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" (remaining on your device until deleted or expired) or "session" (deleted when you close your browser).

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:

• Security and authentication
• Load balancing
• Session management
• Cookie consent preferences

Legal Basis: These cookies are necessary for the performance of our contract with you or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract.

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as:

• Which pages are visited most often
• How long visitors spend on pages
• Error messages received
• Overall usage patterns

Legal Basis: Your consent (for non-essential analytics)

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as language preferences) and provide enhanced features:

• Language and locale preferences
• Theme preferences (light/dark mode)
• Form auto-fill information
• Recently viewed items

Legal Basis: Your consent or legitimate interest in improving user experience

3.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies

These cookies may be used to deliver relevant advertisements and track advertising campaign effectiveness:

• Display relevant ads based on your interests
• Limit the number of times you see an advertisement
• Measure advertising campaign effectiveness
• Build a profile of your interests

Legal Basis: Your explicit consent

4. Third-Party Cookies

We use services from third-party providers that may set their own cookies on your device. These include:

• Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis
• PostHog: For product analytics and feature usage
• Vercel: For hosting and performance monitoring
• Social Media Platforms: When you interact with social media buttons or widgets

We do not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective third-party privacy policies for more information about their cookies and how to opt out.

5. Other Tracking Technologies

5.1 Web Beacons (Pixels)

Small graphic images embedded in web pages or emails that allow us to monitor page views and email opens.

5.2 Local Storage

HTML5 local storage allows us to store data locally within your browser for improved performance and offline functionality.

5.3 Session Storage

Temporary storage that is cleared when you close your browser, used for maintaining state during your browsing session.

6. Your Cookie Choices

6.1 Cookie Consent Management

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Customize your preferences by cookie category

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer or by clearing your browser cookies.

6.2 Browser Settings

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

• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies only
• Clear existing cookies
• Set your browser to notify you when cookies are set

Note: Blocking or deleting cookies may impact your ability to use certain features of our website.

6.3 Opt-Out of Analytics

You can opt out of specific analytics services:

• Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Interest-Based Ads: Visit Your Online Choices (EU) or DAA Opt-Out (US)

6.4 Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals, but you can manage your cookie preferences through our consent management tool.

7. Impact of Blocking Cookies

If you choose to block or delete cookies, you may experience:

• Reduced functionality or inability to access certain features
• Loss of saved preferences and settings
• Need to re-enter information on each visit
• Degraded user experience

Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the website to function.

8. International Data Transfers

Some of the third-party services we use (such as Google Analytics) may transfer data collected through cookies to countries outside the UAE and EU. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including standard contractual clauses or reliance on adequacy decisions.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children through cookies. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

10. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting a notice on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date.

11. More Information

For more information about how we process your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.

For information about our services and terms of use, please see our Terms of Service.

12. Contact Us

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