COOKIE POLICY
Last updated: 1 January 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Cookies allow websites to recognise your device and remember your preferences or actions over time.
2. How We Use Cookies
Grant Lotus Agency uses cookies to improve your experience on our website, understand how our website is used, and to support our marketing efforts. We use both first-party cookies (set by us) and third-party cookies (set by our partners and service providers).
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and form submissions. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website would not function properly without them.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Maintains your session state across page requests | Session |
| csrf_token | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
3.2 Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and whether users encounter error messages. This data helps us improve how our website works.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 - maintains session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics - throttles request rate | 1 minute |
3.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| preferred_lang | Remembers your language preference | 1 year |
| font_size | Stores your accessibility font size preference | 1 year |
3.4 Marketing & Targeting Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They also limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Facebook Pixel - tracks visits across websites | 3 months |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads - conversion tracking | 3 months |
| li_sugr | LinkedIn - advertising identifier | 3 months |
| IDE | Google DoubleClick - targeted advertising | 1 year |
4. Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or customise your cookie preferences. Strictly necessary cookies are always active as they are essential for the website to function. You can choose to accept or decline performance, functionality, and marketing cookies.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the website, or by contacting us directly.
5. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
5.1 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete individual or all cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies from specific sites
- Block all cookies entirely
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Please note that blocking all cookies may impact the functionality of this and other websites.
5.2 Browser-Specific Instructions
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
5.3 Opt-Out Tools
- Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on
- Your Online Choices (EU/UK ad industry opt-out)
- Network Advertising Initiative Opt-out
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Grant Lotus Agency
Oxford Tower, Business Bay, Dubai, UAE
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +971 55 167 6112