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Cookie Policy

GDPR & UAE Data Protection Compliant

About This Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how The Orange Code ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website (theorangecode.com). This policy is compliant with:

  • GDPR: EU General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679
  • ePrivacy Directive: Directive 2002/58/EC (as amended by Directive 2009/136/EC)
  • UAE Federal Law: Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data
  • PECR: Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (UK)

By using our website, you acknowledge this Cookie Policy. We obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through our cookie banner or browser settings.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners. Cookies can be "persistent" (remain on your device until deleted) or "session" (deleted when you close your browser).

2. Essential Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting privacy preferences or filling in forms.

Essential Cookies We Use:

Cookie NamePurposeProviderDuration
cookie_consentStores your cookie preferences and consent choicesThe Orange Code1 year
__Secure-next-auth.session-tokenSession authentication and securityThe Orange CodeSession
__stripe_midFraud prevention and secure payment processingStripe1 year
__stripe_sidFraud prevention for payment securityStripe30 minutes
CSRF-TOKENCross-site request forgery protectionThe Orange CodeSession

Legal Basis: These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. Under GDPR Article 6(1)(f) and ePrivacy Directive, these cookies do not require consent as they are essential for the service you requested.

3. Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

Analytics Cookies We Use:

Cookie NamePurposeProviderDuration
_gaDistinguishes unique users and calculates visitor dataGoogle Analytics2 years
_ga_*Stores session state and event parametersGoogle Analytics2 years
_gidStores and counts page viewsGoogle Analytics24 hours
_gatThrottles request rate to limit data collectionGoogle Analytics1 minute
__vercel_live_tokenPerformance monitoring and error trackingVercelSession

Data Collected: IP address (anonymized), page views, clicks, scroll depth, time on page, device type, browser information, referrer URL, UTM parameters, custom events, conversion data

Legal Basis: Consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a) & ePrivacy Directive Article 5(3))

Google Analytics: Privacy Policy | Analytics Privacy | Opt-Out

4. Marketing Cookies (Optional)

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements relevant to you and your interests, and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

Marketing Cookies We Use:

Google Ads (if applicable)

Purpose: Track conversions from Google Ads campaigns and remarketing

Provider: Google LLC | Duration: 90 days |Privacy Policy

5. Personalization Cookies (Optional)

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features.

Personalization Cookies We Use:

User Preferences

Purpose: Remember your language preferences, theme settings, and other customization choices

Provider: The Orange Code | Duration: 1 year

6. Third-Party Services & Cookies

We use the following third-party services that may set cookies on your device:

Payment Processing

Stripe: Processes payments securely. May use cookies for fraud prevention and security.

Stripe Privacy Policy

Email Services

Resend: Sends transactional emails. May use cookies for email tracking.

Resend Privacy Policy

MailerLite: Manages email marketing and newsletters. Uses cookies for subscriber tracking.

MailerLite Privacy Policy

Hosting & Infrastructure

Vercel: Hosts our website and provides CDN services. May use cookies for performance monitoring.

Vercel Privacy Policy

7. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have full control over cookies. You can manage your preferences at any time:

Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner where you can accept all, reject all, or customize your cookie preferences. You can change these preferences at any time by clicking the cookie icon in the footer or clearing your browser cookies.

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, blocking essential cookies may affect website functionality.

Google Analytics Opt-Out

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on or by rejecting analytics cookies in our cookie banner.

8. Withdrawing or Changing Cookie Consent

You have the right to withdraw or change your cookie consent at any time. Here's how:

Via Cookie Banner

Click the cookie icon in the footer of any page to reopen the cookie banner and adjust your preferences.

Via Browser Settings

Configure your browser to block or delete cookies. Instructions:

Via Opt-Out Tools

Use browser add-ons or industry opt-out tools:

Important: Blocking or deleting essential cookies may affect website functionality. You may not be able to access certain features or complete transactions if essential cookies are disabled. Withdrawing consent for analytics or marketing cookies will not affect website functionality.

9. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals. We honor DNT signals by not loading non-essential cookies (analytics, marketing) when a DNT signal is detected.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will:

  • • Post the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date
  • • Display a prominent notice on our website or in the cookie banner
  • • Request renewed consent if required by law (e.g., for new cookie categories)

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us & Data Protection Officer

If you have questions about our use of cookies, this Cookie Policy, or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us:

Data Protection Officer

The Orange Code

Email: legal@theorangecode.com

Phone: +971 56 878 6106

Response Time: Within 30 days

Business Address

Etihad Towers

Tower 3, Floor 36

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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Legal Compliance & Version Information

Last Updated: January 6, 2026

Effective Date: January 6, 2026

Version: 2.0

This Cookie Policy complies with:

  • GDPR: EU General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679
  • ePrivacy Directive: Directive 2002/58/EC (as amended by Directive 2009/136/EC)
  • PECR: Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (UK)
  • UAE Federal Law: Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data
  • Ministry of Economy: UAE Ministry of Economy Regulations and ADRA Licensing Requirements
  • Cookie Law: EU Cookie Directive compliance

The Orange Code is committed to transparency in our use of cookies and tracking technologies. This policy provides clear information about what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control them. We respect your privacy choices and comply with all applicable data protection and electronic communications laws.