Cookie Policy
Last updated:10th November 2025
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1. Purpose of this Policy
At hgs, we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyse site performance, and ensure our platform operates securely and effectively. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
This policy should be read alongside our Data Protection Policy, which explains how we handle personal data under the laws of the United Arab Emirates.
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2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site recognise your device, remember preferences, and deliver content efficiently.
Some cookies are essential for the site to function. Others help us understand how visitors use the website, so we can improve its design, performance, and security.
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3. Types of Cookies We Use
Category
Purpose
Examples
Strictly Necessary Cookies
Required for the website to function properly — enabling core features such as security, network management, and accessibility.
Session cookies, authentication cookies
Performance and Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how users interact with our website — tracking page visits, traffic sources, and engagement to refine performance.
Google Analytics, Hotjar
Functionality Cookies
Remember user preferences and choices to deliver a more personalised experience.
Language selection, form preferences
Marketing and Targeting Cookies
Used (only with consent) to deliver relevant communications and measure campaign effectiveness.
LinkedIn Insight Tag, Meta Pixel
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4. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
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Ensure website security and operational stability
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Analyse site usage and improve content and structure
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Customise user experience
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Support marketing and business development activities, in line with user consent
We do not sell or trade cookie data. Any third-party services we use are contractually bound to comply with UAE PDPL and relevant international data protection standards.
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5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, you’ll see a cookie banner giving you the choice to:
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Accept all cookies
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Reject non-essential cookies, or
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Customise your preferences
You can also change your cookie preferences at any time by adjusting your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
For further details on managing cookies in your browser:
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Chrome
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Safari
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Edge
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6. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site come from trusted partners that help us analyse website traffic or serve digital content. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies.
We review all third-party relationships to ensure compliance with UAE PDPL and that personal data is processed lawfully, transparently, and securely.
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7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, technology, or our internal practices. Any updates will be posted here with a revised “Last updated” date.
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8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or requests related to cookies or data privacy, please contact us at:
Email: hello@hgsconsultants.com
Company: hgs Consultants – (incorporation ongoing)
Jurisdiction: United Arab Emirates
