COOKIES POLICY

WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small pieces of data (text files) that a website, when visited by a user, asks the browser to store on the users’ device to remember their information. These cookies are sent by the web server to the user's device (usually to the browser) and stored so that each time the user visits the website, the device can be recognized. Cookies are sent back to the website by the user's device each time the user visits the website.

First and third-party cookies

Cookies can be installed not just by the operator of this website (first-party cookies), but also by different websites that install them through the initial website (third-party cookies). On the website visited, there are various elements (images, maps, sounds, links to web pages of other domains, etc.) that reside on servers other than that of the website visited.

WHAT COOKIES DOES THIS WEBSITE USE?

When visiting a website, different types of cookies, listed below, may be stored on the user’s device (for which consent may be required).

Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled in our systems. Usually, these are only set in response to actions performed by the user that constitute a request for a service, such as setting privacy preferences, logging in or filling out forms. The user can adjust the settings of their browser to block or receive warnings about these cookies, but, as consequence, certain parts of the website will not work. These cookies do not store personal information. Given the purpose they serve, it is not possible to disable this type of cookie and the user’s prior consent is not required for them to be installed.

Performance cookies

These cookies detect the number of visits and sources of traffic in order to measure and improve the performance of the Dahabshops.com website. These help us to identify popular and less popular pages and see how visitors browse the website.

Functional cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide features and advanced customisation capabilities. They can be set by either Dahabshops.com or third-party providers whose services have been added to the pages of the Dahabshops.com website. If these cookies are not authorized, some or all of these services may not function properly.

Targeting cookies

These cookies can be set through the Dahabshops.com website by external partners of Dahabshops.com. These may be used by said partners to build a profile of the visitor’s interests and subsequently display relevant adverts on other websites. Targeting/advertising cookies do not directly store personal information, but uniquely identify your browser and internet device.

Consenting to targeting/advertising cookies is optional, but if they are not authorized, the visitor may receive advertisements that are less relevant to their own personal preferences.

Social media cookies

These cookies are set by a range of social media services that we have added to the site to enable you to share our content with your friends and networks. They are capable of tracking your browser across other sites and building up a profile of your interests. This may impact the content and messages you see on other websites you visit. If you do not allow these cookies you may not be able to use or see these sharing tools.

Legal basis of processing

• Strictly necessary cookies: execution of a contract to which the user is a party, namely a request by the user to access and use the contents of the website;
• Performance cookies, Functional cookies, Targeting cookies, Social Media cookies: consent.

Policy and banner

When a visitor first accesses the website, a banner appears with a link to this policy – by clicking on “Cookie Settings”, the user will access the Preferences Panel where they can express their preferences for the categories of cookies for which consent is required. By clicking on "Accept all cookies" you consent to the use of all cookies in the categories listed above. We will record your consent by means of a dedicated “technical cookie”, which stores your selected preferences and, therefore, the cookie banner will not be displayed during your next visit to the site. By clicking on “Refuse all cookies”, the cookies for which consent is required will not be stored on your device and you will be able to continue browsing the site.

How to enable and disable the installation of cookies

The visitor can refuse the use of cookies or change their configuration at any time via the Preferences Panel, by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link at the end of this policy or by clicking the “Cookie settings” link in the footer of this website. As cookies are linked to the browser you are using, they can be disabled directly by your browser, however, disabling cookies may prevent you from using certain website features – in particular, services provided by third parties may not be accessible and may not be displayed correctly.

Identity and details of the Data Controller

The data controller is Dahabshops.com – AbuDhabi -UAE

Details of the Data Protection Officer

For more information about the processing of your data via this website, please visit the privacy policy section.

Last updated: 1 st October 2021