Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners about user behavior and preferences.

1.1 How Cookies Work

When you visit our website, cookies are sent to your browser and stored on your device. These cookies contain information that is read by the web server when you return to the website. Cookies enable the website to recognize your device and remember information about your visit.

1.2 Cookie Lifespan

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
• Secure Cookies: Only transmitted over secure HTTPS connections
• HttpOnly Cookies: Cannot be accessed by client-side scripts for security

2. How We Use Cookies

InveGlobe uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and provide you with personalized services. Our primary uses include:

2.1 Essential Website Functions

• Maintaining your login session and account security
• Remembering your preferences and settings
• Enabling core website functionality and navigation
• Processing property searches and comparisons
• Managing your shopping cart and favorites

2.2 Performance and Analytics

• Understanding how visitors use our website
• Identifying popular content and features
• Analyzing traffic patterns and user behavior
• Improving website performance and loading speeds
• Detecting and preventing technical issues

2.3 Personalization

• Customizing content based on your interests
• Providing relevant property recommendations
• Remembering your search criteria and filters
• Displaying location-specific information
• Enhancing the AI assistant with context

2.4 Marketing and Advertising

• Showing relevant advertisements on our website
• Measuring the effectiveness of marketing campaigns
• Providing targeted content and offers
• Enabling social media integration and sharing
• Supporting retargeting and remarketing efforts

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Cookie Type	Purpose	Duration	Consent Required
Authentication	Verify user identity and maintain login sessions	Session / 30 days	No (Essential)
Preferences	Remember user settings, language, and display options	12 months	No (Functional)
Security	Protect against fraudulent activity and ensure security	Session / 24 hours	No (Essential)
Analytics	Collect usage statistics and performance data	26 months	Yes
Marketing	Enable targeted advertising and campaign tracking	12-24 months	Yes
Social Media	Enable social sharing and embedded content	12 months	Yes

4. Cookie Categories

5. Third-Party Cookies

We work with trusted third-party service providers who may set cookies on our website to provide their services. These partners include:

5.1 Analytics Providers

Provider	Purpose	Cookie Names	Duration
Google Analytics	Website traffic and user behavior analysis	_ga, _gid, _gat	26 months
Google Tag Manager	Tag and script management	_gtm	Session
Hotjar	Heatmaps and user session recordings	_hjid, _hjIncludedInPageviewSample	12 months

5.2 Advertising Partners

Provider	Purpose	Cookie Names	Duration
Google Ads	Advertising and conversion tracking	_gcl_au, IDE	90 days - 24 months
Facebook Pixel	Social media advertising and tracking	_fbp, fr	90 days - 2 years
LinkedIn Insight	Professional network advertising	_li_ss, li_gc	30 days - 2 years

5.3 Social Media Integration

• YouTube: Video content embedding and analytics
• Instagram: Social media feed integration
• WhatsApp: Business communication widget
• Twitter: Social sharing and embedded tweets

Each third-party provider has its own privacy policy and cookie practices. We encourage you to review their policies to understand how they handle your data.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

6.1 Our Cookie Preference Center

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using our preference center:

6.2 Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

6.3 Mobile Devices

On mobile devices, cookie management is typically found in:

• iOS Safari: Settings > Safari > Privacy & Security
• Android Chrome: Chrome app > Settings > Site settings > Cookies
• In-App Browsers: Settings vary by app

6.4 Do Not Track

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" feature that sends a signal to websites requesting not to track users. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how to respond to these signals. We honor your cookie preferences set through our preference center regardless of Do Not Track settings.

7. Cookie Consent and Legal Basis

7.1 Consent Management

We obtain your consent for non-essential cookies in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including:

• EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• ePrivacy Directive (Cookie Law)
• UAE Federal Law No. 45 of 2021 on Personal Data Protection
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) where applicable

7.2 Consent Characteristics

Your consent is:

• Freely Given: You can accept or decline cookies
• Specific: Consent is requested for specific cookie categories
• Informed: Clear information is provided about each cookie type
• Withdrawable: You can change your preferences at any time

7.3 Legal Basis for Processing

• Essential Cookies: Legitimate interest (necessary for service provision)
• Functional Cookies: Legitimate interest or consent
• Analytics Cookies: Consent
• Marketing Cookies: Consent

7.4 Consent Records

We maintain records of your consent choices, including:

• Date and time of consent
• Categories of cookies accepted/declined
• Method of consent (banner, preference center)
• Version of this policy at time of consent

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or applicable laws. When we make significant changes, we will:

• Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
• Notify you through our website banner or email
• Request renewed consent where required by law
• Provide clear information about changes

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices.