Cookie Policy

Last updated: 8 October 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Dubai Arbitration Week (“we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit https://www.dubaiarbitrationweek.com (the “Website”). It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and how you can control their use.

For more information about how we handle your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.


1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, improve user experience, and provide information to the website owners.

Cookies may be:

  • Session cookies – temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.
  • Persistent cookies – cookies that remain on your device until deleted or until they reach their expiry date.
  • First-party cookies – set by the website you are visiting.

Third-party cookies – set by a domain other than the one you are visiting (e.g. analytics providers, social media platforms).


2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

a) Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Website to function properly. They enable core features such as security, accessibility, and page navigation. The Website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Examples:

  • Remembering your session and privacy preferences
  • Load balancing to ensure the Website runs smoothly
b) Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Website, allowing us to improve its performance and user experience. Information collected through these cookies is aggregated and anonymous.

Examples:

  • Counting page visits and traffic sources
  • Measuring how users navigate and interact with content
  • Improving website structure and design
c) Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make (such as language preferences) and provide enhanced, more personalised features.

d) Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be set by third-party services that appear on our pages. For example, embedded videos, social sharing buttons, or analytics services may use their own cookies to collect information.

We do not control third-party cookies. Please refer to the privacy and cookie policies of those providers for more information.


3. Cookies We Use

The exact cookies used on the Website may vary, but may include:

Cookie Name Type Purpose Duration
cookie_consent Strictly Necessary Stores your cookie consent preferences 6 months
_ga, _gid Performance / Analytics Google Analytics cookies used to collect visitor statistics Up to 2 years
PHPSESSID Strictly Necessary Maintains session state for logged-in users Session

 

(The list above may be updated from time to time as our Website evolves.)


4. Your Cookie Choices

You can manage or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View which cookies are stored on your device
  • Delete all or selected cookies
  • Block cookies from specific websites
  • Block all cookies
  • Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is set

Please note: If you block or delete certain cookies, some features of the Website may not function as intended.

For more information on managing cookies, visit:
www.allaboutcookies.org


5. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. Updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date.


6. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, you may contact us at:

Dubai Arbitration Week Organising Committee

📧 Email: events@diac.com