This policy explains how Buildplate uses cookies and similar technologies on https://buildplate.ae. It should be read with our Privacy Policy. Where cookies involve personal data, we treat them in accordance with Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 (PDPL).
1. What cookies are
Cookies are small files stored on your device when you visit a website. Similar tools (such as local storage or pixels) may be used for the same purposes. They can be session cookies (deleted when you close the browser) or persistent cookies (stored until they expire or you delete them).
2. How we use cookies
Strictly necessary
These are required for the shop to work. We set them on the basis that they are essential to provide the service you request. Examples:
- Keeping items in your cart (including between visits)
- Maintaining a logged-in admin session
- Security, load balancing, and fraud prevention
- Remembering cookie preferences, if a banner is shown
You can block these in your browser, but the cart, checkout, and other core features may not function.
Analytics and performance
These help us understand how the site is used (pages viewed, traffic sources, technical errors) so we can improve it. They are not strictly necessary. Where they process personal data, we rely on your consent where the PDPL requires it. You can refuse or later withdraw that consent.
We may use tools such as Google Analytics. Those providers may set their own cookies and process data under their privacy notices.
Functionality
These remember choices such as language or recently viewed items. They are optional unless needed to provide a feature you asked for.
Marketing
We do not currently run third-party advertising networks on the store. If we introduce marketing cookies later, we will update this policy and request consent before setting them.
3. Third-party cookies
Depending on how you use the site, third parties may include:
- Payment providers (for example Stripe) during checkout, to process payment securely
- Analytics providers, if enabled
- Hosting and security services that protect the website
Those parties are responsible for cookies they set. Some may process data outside the UAE, as described in the Privacy Policy.
4. How to control cookies
- Use your browser settings to block, delete, or receive alerts about cookies. Instructions are usually under Privacy or Security.
- For Google Analytics, you can use Google's opt-out tools where available.
- Mobile operating systems also let you limit tracking at device level.
Withdrawing consent or blocking optional cookies does not affect the lawfulness of processing before you withdrew consent.
5. Changes
We may update this policy when our tools or the law change. Check the date at the top of this page.
6. Contact
Questions about cookies or your PDPL rights: info@buildplate.ae
