Last Updated: October 2025
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners.
Cookies allow a website to recognize your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions. This helps improve your browsing experience by remembering your preferences and enabling the website to function properly.
2. How We Use Cookies
Dubai Sands uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and store certain information. We use cookies for the following purposes:
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You may disable these cookies by changing your browser settings, but this may affect how the website functions.
2.2 Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies help us analyze website traffic, identify popular pages, and improve the overall user experience. This information is collected in an aggregated and anonymous form.
2.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features. They may also be used to provide services you have requested.
2.4 Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how you use our website, such as which pages you visit most often. This data helps us optimize our website's performance and improve the user experience.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Session Cookies
Session cookies are temporary cookies that remain on your device until you close your web browser. They are used to maintain your session while you browse our website and are automatically deleted when you close your browser.
3.2 Persistent Cookies
Persistent cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them. They help us recognize you when you return to our website and remember your preferences.
3.3 First-Party Cookies
First-party cookies are set by our website directly and are used only by us. They enable us to provide you with a better experience and to analyze how our website is used.
3.4 Third-Party Cookies
Third-party cookies are set by domains other than ours. We use third-party services, such as Google Analytics, which may place cookies on your device. These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website and improve our services.
4. Google Analytics
Our website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. ("Google"). Google Analytics uses cookies to analyze how users use our website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google.
Google uses this information to evaluate your use of the website, compile reports on website activity for website operators, and provide other services relating to website activity and internet usage. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google's behalf.
4.1 Google Analytics Features
We may use the following Google Analytics features:
- Demographics and Interests Reporting: To understand the age, gender, and interests of our visitors
- Remarketing: To show relevant content and advertisements based on your previous visits
- Google Display Network Impression Reporting: To understand how our content appears across the web
- Google Analytics Advertising Features: To better understand our audience and improve our content
4.2 IP Anonymization
We have enabled IP anonymization in Google Analytics, which means your IP address will be truncated before being sent to Google servers. This helps protect your privacy while still allowing us to analyze website usage.
You can prevent Google Analytics from recognizing you on return visits to this site by disabling cookies in your browser or by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. Google Maps
Our website uses Google Maps to provide interactive maps and location information. Google Maps may set cookies to store your preferences and improve your experience. These cookies are governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
6. Managing Cookies
You have the right to accept or reject cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. However, this may prevent you from taking full advantage of our website.
6.1 Browser Settings
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Different browsers provide different ways to configure cookie settings:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies and site permissions
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
6.2 Opt-Out Links
You can opt out of specific cookie types:
7. Cookies We Use
The following table details the specific cookies we use on our website:
| Cookie Name | Category | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users and tracks session data | 2 years | |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics - distinguishes users for short-term tracking | 24 hours | |
| _gat | Analytics | Google Analytics - throttles request rate to limit data collection | 1 minute | |
| _ga_* | Analytics | Google Analytics - stores and counts page views with configuration | 2 years | |
| NID | Functional | Google Maps - stores user preferences and settings | 6 months | |
| OGPC | Functional | Google Maps - stores map preferences and user settings | 1 month | |
| cookie_consent | Essential | Remembers your cookie preferences and consent choices | 1 year | Dubai Sands |
7.1 Cookie Categories Explained
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They enable core functionality such as security and access to secure areas.
- Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
- Functional Cookies: These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how you use our website to help us improve its performance.
8. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers incorporate a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no standard for how DNT signals should be interpreted. As a result, our website does not currently respond to DNT signals.
However, you can control tracking through your browser settings and the cookie management options described in this policy. We respect your privacy choices and provide multiple ways for you to manage cookies and tracking technologies.
8.1 Mobile Device Tracking
When you access our website on a mobile device, we may collect device-specific information, including:
- Device type and model
- Operating system and version
- Mobile browser type
- Mobile device identifiers
- Location data (if you grant permission)
This information helps us optimize our website for mobile devices and provide location-based features when you use Google Maps.
9. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
You are advised to review this Cookie Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Cookie Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
10. Your Consent
By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should disable cookies in your browser settings or refrain from using our website.
11. More Information
For more information about cookies and how they work, you can visit:
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: Dubai Marina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Phone: +971 4 981 0438
13. Cookie Consent Management
When you first visit our website, you may be presented with a cookie consent banner. This allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
- Learn more about our cookie usage
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by accessing the cookie settings in your browser or by contacting us directly.
13.1 Withdrawing Consent
You have the right to withdraw your consent to cookies at any time. To do so, you can:
- Clear your browser cookies through browser settings
- Use browser extensions that block tracking cookies
- Contact us to request assistance in managing your cookie preferences
Please note that withdrawing consent may affect the functionality of our website and your user experience.
14. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics, deliver advertisements, and provide other features. Third-party cookies include:
- Google Analytics Cookies: For website analytics and performance measurement
- Google Maps Cookies: For displaying interactive maps and location services
These third-party cookies are subject to the respective privacy policies of these third-party providers. We encourage you to review their privacy policies to understand how they use cookies and tracking technologies.
14.1 Social Media Cookies
If we integrate social media features (such as sharing buttons) on our website, these features may set cookies from third-party social media platforms. These cookies are controlled by the respective social media platforms and are subject to their privacy policies.
15. Cookie Security
We take the security of cookies and the information they contain seriously. Our security measures include:
- Using secure, encrypted connections (HTTPS) for cookie transmission
- Setting appropriate expiration dates for cookies
- Limiting cookie access to authorized domains
- Regularly reviewing and updating our cookie usage
16. Children's Privacy and Cookies
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through cookies. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information through our website, please contact us immediately.
17. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. This may include:
- Inability to remember your preferences
- Limited functionality of interactive features
- Reduced personalization of content
- Inability to access certain secure areas
- Impaired functionality of Google Maps
Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the basic functionality of our website.
18. Updates to Cookie Lists
The list of cookies we use may change from time to time as we update our website and integrate new features. We will update this Cookie Policy to reflect any changes in the cookies we use. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed about our cookie usage.
19. Cookie-Related Complaints
If you have concerns about how we use cookies or handle your cookie preferences, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section. We will investigate your concerns and respond within a reasonable timeframe.
20. Governing Law
This Cookie Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Arab Emirates, including:
- Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 regarding the Protection of Personal Data
- UAE Federal Law No. 1 of 2006 on Electronic Commerce and Transactions
- Any other applicable UAE laws and regulations
Any disputes arising from this Cookie Policy will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Dubai, UAE.
21. Effective Date
This Cookie Policy is effective as of October 2025. We reserve the right to update this policy at any time. Your continued use of our website after any changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.