1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us remember your preferences, analyze website usage, and improve your user experience.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Required for website functionality and security:
- Session management and authentication
- Security verification and fraud prevention
- Language preferences
- Form data and user selections
Performance Cookies
Help us understand how you use our website:
- Page visit tracking
- Click behavior and engagement metrics
- Performance monitoring (page load times)
- Error tracking and diagnostics
Analytics Cookies
Powered by Google Analytics to measure website performance:
- User demographics and interests
- Traffic sources (organic, direct, referral)
- Page views and bounce rates
- User behavior and conversion tracking
Marketing Cookies
Help us deliver relevant content and advertisements:
- Ad personalization and retargeting
- Social media integration (Meta, Instagram)
- Campaign performance tracking
- Audience segmentation
3. Third-Party Cookies
We allow trusted third parties to place cookies on your device for:
- Google Analytics - Website usage analysis
- Google Ads - Remarketing and conversion tracking
- Meta (Facebook/Instagram) - Social media integration
- Vercel Analytics - Performance monitoring
- Hotjar - User feedback and session recordings
These third parties have their own privacy policies and may collect data independently.
4. How We Use Cookie Data
- Improve website functionality and user experience
- Analyze traffic patterns and user behavior
- Personalize content and recommendations
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Measure advertising campaign effectiveness
- Detect and prevent fraud or security issues
- Support business analytics and reporting
5. Cookie Duration
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Stored for 1-24 months depending on type
- Analytics Cookies: Typically stored for 1-2 years
- Advertising Cookies: Stored for 90 days - 2 years
6. Your Cookie Choices
You have the right to accept or reject cookies:
- When you first visit our website, you can choose your preferences
- Accept all cookies, reject all, or customize settings
- Essential cookies cannot be disabled (required for website function)
- You can change preferences anytime
7. Browser Controls
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- Firefox: Options → Privacy → History
- Edge: Settings → Privacy → Clear browsing data
Note: Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
8. Opt-Out Options
To opt out of specific tracking:
- Google Analytics: Install Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Meta/Facebook Ads: Visit Ad Preferences
- General Opt-out: Use Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-out
9. GDPR and UAE Compliance
We comply with GDPR (if applicable) and UAE Data Protection Law requirements for cookie usage. We obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies and provide clear opt-in/opt-out options.
10. Do Not Track
If your browser sends a "Do Not Track" signal, we honor this preference for marketing cookies. Essential cookies will still be used for website functionality.
11. Policy Updates
We may update this cookie policy periodically to reflect changes in technology or regulations. We will notify you of material changes via email or website notice.
12. Contact Us
Cookie-related inquiries:
Email: cookies@sunrisetherealtor.com
WhatsApp: +971 52 112 2415
RERA License: BRN 87661