Cookie Policy

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Pulse of Dubai (“we”, “us” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website at https://pulseofdubai.ae (the “Website”).

Pulse of Dubai is an independent online news and information portal covering Dubai and the wider United Arab Emirates, with coverage spanning news, business, banking, culture, lifestyle, travel, technology, education and entertainment. Like most modern websites, we use cookies to help the Website work, to understand how visitors use our content, and to improve your experience.

We have written this policy in plain English, so it is easy to understand. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use, which explain more about how we handle your information.

By continuing to use the Website, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can change your choices at any time using the methods explained in the “How to Manage and Control Cookies” section below.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device, such as your computer, tablet or smartphone, when you visit. They are widely used to make websites work, to make them work more efficiently, and to provide information to the website owner.

Cookies usually contain a small amount of data, such as a unique identifier and the name of the website that set them. They allow a site to recognise your device and remember certain information about your visit.

Alongside cookies, websites can use similar technologies such as web beacons, pixels, tags and local storage. In this policy, when we refer to “cookies”, we generally mean cookies and these related technologies together.

Cookies do not normally contain information that personally identifies you on their own, but the information they collect may be linked to other information we hold about you. How we handle any personal data is explained in our Privacy Policy.

Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several reasons, including to:

  • Keep the Website running properly and securely.
  • Remember your preferences and settings.
  • Understand how visitors find and use our content so we can improve it.
  • Support features such as our newsletter sign-up and social media sharing.
  • Where applicable, help deliver and measure advertising.

Some cookies are essential for the Website to function. Others are optional and are used only to improve performance, add functionality or support advertising.

Types of Cookies We Use

Cookies on our Website generally fall into the categories below. Some are set by us (“first-party cookies”) and some are set by trusted third parties (“third-party cookies”).

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Website to work. They enable core functions such as page navigation, security, network management and access to features you have requested.

Without these cookies, parts of the Website may not function correctly. Because they are essential, they cannot be switched off through our settings, although you can block them in your browser at the cost of some features no longer working.

Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Website for example, which articles are most popular, how long people stay on a page, and whether they encounter any errors.

The information collected is typically aggregated and used to measure and improve the performance of our content and the Website overall. We may use third-party analytics services to provide this information.

Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features. For example, they may remember your preferences or support tools such as our newsletter sign-up.

If you do not allow these cookies, some features may not work as smoothly.

Advertising and Targeting Cookies

Where we display advertising or sponsored content, these cookies may be used to deliver relevant ads, limit how often you see an advertisement, and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

These cookies are usually set by advertising partners or networks. They may build a profile of your interests based on your browsing and may be linked to functionality provided by those third parties.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our Website are placed by third parties that provide services to us or to you. These may include:

  • Analytics providers, which help us measure how the Website is used.
  • Advertising partners, where advertising or sponsored content is displayed.
  • Newsletter and email tools, which support our subscription sign-up form.
  • Social media platforms, when their content is embedded or shared.
  • Content delivery and security providers, which help the Website load quickly and stay secure.

We do not control the cookies set by these third parties. Their use of cookies is governed by their own policies. We encourage you to review the privacy and cookie notices of any third-party services you interact with through our Website.

How Long Cookies Last

Cookies can last for different lengths of time, depending on their purpose:

  • Session cookies are temporary. They are deleted automatically when you close your browser. These are typically used to keep the Website working during a single visit.
  • Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period, or until you delete them. These are used to remember your preferences or recognise you on return visits.

The exact lifespan of each cookie depends on the cookie and the party that set it.

How to Manage and Control Cookies

You are in control of cookies. You can accept, refuse or delete cookies in several ways.

Browser Settings

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

  • See what cookies are stored and delete them individually or all at once.
  • Block third-party cookies.
  • Block cookies from particular websites.
  • Block all cookies from being set.
  • Delete all cookies when you close your browser.

You can find instructions for managing cookies in the help section of your specific browser, such as Google Chrome, Safari, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox or others.

Mobile Devices

Mobile browsers and devices also offer cookie and privacy controls within their settings menus. The exact steps vary by device and operating system.

Opting Out of Advertising Cookies

Where advertising cookies are used, you may be able to opt out of interest-based advertising through industry tools and through the settings provided by individual advertising platforms.

Please Note

If you block or delete cookies, some parts of the Website may not work as intended, and your experience may be affected. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be switched off without affecting the core functions of the Website.

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) setting that sends a signal to websites you visit. There is currently no agreed industry standard for how websites should respond to these signals. We will continue to monitor developments in this area and update our practices if a common standard is adopted.

Cookies and Your Privacy

The information collected through cookies may, in some cases, be treated as personal data. When that happens, we handle it in line with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws in the United Arab Emirates.

For more detail about what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights, please read our Privacy Policy.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in technology, or changes in legal or regulatory requirements.

When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

Contact Us

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

We aim to respond to genuine enquiries as soon as reasonably possible.