Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience by remembering your preferences and enabling certain website functionality.
Cookies can be either "session cookies" (which are deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (which remain on your device for a set period of time).
2. How We Use Cookies
ModacPROPERTIES uses cookies for the following purposes:
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They include:
- Authentication cookies to keep you logged in
- Security cookies to protect against fraud
- Load balancing cookies to ensure website performance
- Cookies that remember your cookie preferences
2.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your preferences:
- Language preferences
- Property search filters and saved searches
- User interface preferences
- Form data to prevent data loss
2.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website:
- Google Analytics cookies to track website usage
- Page view and session duration tracking
- User behavior analysis
- Website performance monitoring
2.4 Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and marketing content:
- Social media integration cookies
- Advertising platform cookies
- Remarketing and retargeting cookies
- Email marketing tracking cookies
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| accessToken | User authentication and session management | 7 days | Essential |
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years | Analytics |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours | Analytics |
| _gat | Google Analytics - throttles request rate | 1 minute | Analytics |
| cookieConsent | Remembers user's cookie preferences | 1 year | Essential |
| propertySearch | Saves property search filters and preferences | 30 days | Functional |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Our website may contain cookies from third-party services that we use to enhance functionality and analyze usage:
4.1 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your use of our website, which is transmitted to and stored by Google.
For more information about Google Analytics cookies, visit: Google Privacy Policy
4.2 Social Media
Our website may include social media features that set cookies from platforms like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram when you interact with them.
4.3 Advertising Partners
We may work with advertising partners who set cookies to deliver relevant advertisements and measure their effectiveness.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
5.1 Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can choose which types of cookies you want to accept. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.
5.2 Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete cookies
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Set up notifications when cookies are set
5.3 Browser-Specific Instructions
Chrome
Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox
Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Edge
Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:
- You may need to log in repeatedly
- Your preferences and settings may not be saved
- Property search filters may not be remembered
- Some interactive features may not work
- We may not be able to provide personalized content
7. Updates 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 updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.
8. Contact Information
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
ModacPROPERTIES
2107, Al Manara Tower, Business Bay
Dubai, UAE
Phone: +971 54 252 4242
Email: privacy@Modacproperties.com
General Email: info@Modacproperties.com
9. Legal Basis for Cookie Use
Our use of cookies is based on:
- Consent: For non-essential cookies, we obtain your explicit consent
- Legitimate Interest: For essential cookies necessary for website functionality
- Contract Performance: For cookies necessary to provide our services
- Legal Obligation: For cookies required to comply with applicable laws
10. Data Retention
Cookie data is retained for different periods depending on the type of cookie:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Retained for the duration specified in the cookie (typically 30 days to 2 years)
- Analytics Cookies: Generally retained for up to 2 years
- Marketing Cookies: Retained for up to 1 year or until consent is withdrawn