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What are Cookies?
Last updated: December 2024
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit websites. They help websites remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and provide a personalized experience. This page explains what cookies are, how we use them at Minamart, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
How Cookies Work
When you visit our website, we send one or more cookies to your device. These cookies contain a unique identifier that allows our systems to recognize your browser and remember information about your visit.
Cookies help us:
- Keep you signed in to your account
- Remember items in your shopping cart
- Save your delivery address and preferences
- Understand how you use our website to make improvements
- Show you relevant products and offers
- Protect your account from unauthorized access
Types of Cookies We Use
Cookie Duration
Cookies can be either session cookies or persistent cookies:
Session Cookies
These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They are used for essential functions like keeping items in your cart during your shopping session.
Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a set period (from days to years). They remember your preferences and recognize you when you return to our website.
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics, deliver advertisements, and so on. These third parties include:
- Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis and user behavior insights
- Facebook Pixel: Advertising and social media integration
- Payment Providers: Secure payment processing
- Customer Support Tools: Live chat and support services
These third parties have their own privacy policies that govern how they use your data.
Managing Your Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies on our website:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete all or specific cookies
- Block all cookies or only third-party cookies
- Set your browser to notify you when cookies are being set
How to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions → Cookies and site data
Please note: If you disable essential cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly. You may not be able to add items to your cart, proceed to checkout, or access your account.
Your Consent
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. This allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Accept only essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.
Cookies and Your Privacy
We take your privacy seriously. The information collected through cookies is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and the UAE Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL).
We do not use cookies to:
- Collect sensitive personal information without your consent
- Share your personal data with third parties for their own marketing purposes
- Track your activity on other websites (except through standard analytics tools)
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 changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Questions?
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Minamart
Email: privacy@minamart.ae
Phone: +971 XX XXX XXXX