Cookies Policy

How We Use Cookies and Similar Technologies

Effective: 1 January 2025 | Last Updated: 26 November 2024

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit a site. They help sites work properly, improve your experience, and provide usage information to the site operator.

Cookies may be "session" (temporary; removed when you close the browser) or "persistent" (they stay until they expire or you delete them). "First-party" cookies are set by us; "third-party" cookies are set by partners we use (e.g. analytics or advertising).

This policy describes how SadewaCapital ("we," "us," "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website and apps (the "Platform"). Please read it together with our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.

2. Purposes

We use cookies to:

  • Essential features: Log-in, session handling, and secure access to your dashboard
  • Security: Help detect fraud and unauthorised access
  • Preferences: Remember language, display, and other settings
  • Performance: See how the Platform is used so we can fix issues and improve it
  • Analytics: Understand behaviour and traffic in aggregate to improve the service
  • Marketing: Support relevant advertising and measure campaign performance (where you consent)

3. Cookie Types

3.1 Strictly Necessary

These are required for the Platform to work. Without them you cannot log in, stay logged in, or use core trading features.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
session_id Maintains your login session and authenticates your identity Session (expires on browser close)
csrf_token Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks Session
load_balancer Routes your requests to the correct server for optimal performance Session
cookie_consent Stores your cookie preferences and consent choices 12 months

You cannot turn these off if you want to use the Platform. Blocking them will limit or prevent use of the Services.

3.2 Performance and Analytics

These help us see how the Platform is used (e.g. popular pages, time on page, errors). Data is aggregated and anonymised where possible.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics Distinguishes unique users and tracks sessions 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Stores information about user interactions 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Throttles request rate to optimise server load 1 minute
_hjSessionUser Hotjar Records user behaviour for heatmap analysis 1 year

You can opt out via your cookie preferences (Section 6).

3.3 Functionality

These support features like "Remember Me," language choice, and saved dashboard layout.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
user_preferences Stores your dashboard layout and display settings 1 year
language Remembers your preferred language selection 6 months
remember_me Keeps you logged in if you select "Remember Me" 30 days

3.4 Advertising

These support interest-based advertising and may be set by us or by ad networks we work with.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration
_fbp Facebook Pixel Delivers targeted ads on Facebook and Instagram 3 months
IDE Google Ads Tracks ad performance and retargeting campaigns 13 months
_gcl_au Google Ads Measures ad conversion efficiency 3 months

You can opt out via cookie preferences or industry tools (Section 7).

4. Other Technologies

4.1 Pixels / Beacons

Small images in pages or emails that help us see if content was viewed and gather usage stats.

4.2 Local Storage

Browser storage we use for things like cached data and UI state to speed up loading and support offline use.

4.3 Device Information

We may use device and browser information to help detect fraud and protect security. This is used only for those purposes.

5. Third-Party Cookies

When you use the Platform, third-party providers may set cookies. Examples include:

  • Google Analytics: Traffic and behaviour analysis
  • Hotjar: Heatmaps and session analysis
  • Facebook Pixel: Advertising and conversion measurement
  • Google Ads: Advertising and performance measurement
  • Chat and support tools: To provide help when you contact us
  • Payment providers: To process payments and help prevent fraud

Each provider has its own privacy and cookie policy. We recommend checking their sites for details:

6. Your Choices

You can control cookies in several ways:

6.1 Our Cookie Banner

On your first visit you will see a banner where you can accept all cookies, reject non-essential ones, or customise. You can change this later via "Cookie Settings" in the footer.

6.2 Browser

Most browsers let you manage cookies in their settings, for example:

  • Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
  • Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions

Blocking all cookies may prevent you from using some features (e.g. staying logged in or saving preferences).

6.3 Mobile

On iOS or Android you can limit tracking in your device privacy and advertising settings (e.g. "Allow Apps to Request to Track" on iOS, or "Opt out of Ads Personalisation" under Google settings on Android).

7. Opting Out of Targeted Ads

To reduce interest-based advertising you can use tools such as:

Opting out usually means you may still see ads, but they will be less tailored to you.

8. Changes

We may change this policy from time to time. We will notify you of important changes by email or a notice on the Platform.

Last Updated: 26 November 2024 | Next review: June 2025

9. Contact

For questions about cookies or this policy:

Privacy
SadewaCapital
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +974 4032 8847
Address: Office 1502, Al Fardan Tower, West Bay, Doha, P.O. Box 22121, Qatar

You are in control. You can change your cookie preferences at any time via Cookie Settings. We are transparent about what we collect and why.




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