Cookie Policy

Cookie Usage

Detailed information about the use of cookies and tracking technologies on our platform

EU Cookie Directive
Full Control
Updated: 15/01/2025

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our platform, and how you can manage or disable them.

Elysium Media FZCO uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience, analyze platform usage, and personalize content and advertising.

This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy.

1. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet or mobile) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device and remember information about your visit.

Types of files used:

  • Cookies: Small text files stored by your browser
  • Local Storage: Browser local storage for structured data
  • Session Storage: Temporary storage during browser session
  • Pixels/Beacons: Small invisible images for event tracking

2. Types of Cookies by Function

Essential Cookies

Necessary for basic platform functionality.

No consent required (legitimate interest)

Functional Cookies

Enhance functionality and personalization.

Language preferences, currency, theme

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how you use the platform.

Require consent (GDPR)

Marketing Cookies

Track your activity for personalized advertising.

Require explicit consent

By Duration:

Session Cookies

Deleted when you close the browser

Persistent Cookies

Remain for a defined time (days/months)

3. Cookies We Use

A. Essential Cookies (Required)

Name Purpose Duration
PHPSESSID User session identifier Session
csrf_token CSRF protection Session
auth_token Authentication token 30 days
cookie_consent Stores cookie preferences 365 days

B. Functional Cookies

Name Purpose Duration
user_lang Language preference (ES/EN/AR/FR/RU/ZH) 365 days
user_currency Preferred currency (AED/USD/EUR/GBP) 365 days
theme_mode Light/dark theme 365 days
dashboard_layout Dashboard layout settings 90 days

C. Analytics Cookies (Require Consent)

Service Cookies Purpose
Google Analytics _ga, _gid, _gat Traffic and behavior analysis
Hotjar _hjSession*, _hjIncludedInSession Heatmaps and session recordings
Mixpanel mp_* Event and conversion analysis

Note: Analytics data is anonymized and aggregated. It does not personally identify individual users.

D. Marketing Cookies (Require Explicit Consent)

Service Cookies Purpose
Meta Pixel _fbp, _fbc, fr Personalized advertising on Facebook/Instagram
Google Ads _gcl_*, IDE, test_cookie Conversion tracking and remarketing
LinkedIn Insight li_*, bcookie LinkedIn conversion tracking
TikTok Pixel _ttp, _tt_enable_cookie TikTok advertising

Control: You can disable marketing cookies at any time without affecting basic platform functionality.

4. Purpose of Cookie Usage

We use cookies to:

  • Basic Functionality: Maintain active session, remember login, language/currency preferences
  • Security: CSRF protection, fraud detection, malicious bot prevention
  • User Experience: Personalize interface, remember settings, improve navigation
  • Usage Analysis: Understand which pages you visit, time on site, navigation flow to optimize UX
  • Marketing: Show relevant ads, measure campaign effectiveness, remarketing
  • Compliance: Record cookie consent, document acceptance of terms

5. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we allow trusted third parties to set cookies on your device:

Google (Analytics, Ads, Maps)

Traffic analysis and personalized advertising

View policy

Meta (Facebook, Instagram)

Tracking pixel and remarketing

View policy

Hotjar

Heatmaps and UX analysis

View policy

Intercom

Customer support chat

View policy

Important: We do not control third-party cookies. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these services.

6. Cookie Control and Management

You have full control over which cookies you accept:

A. Through Our Consent Banner

  • When entering for the first time, a banner appears requesting consent
  • You can accept all, reject optional, or customize categories
  • Your preferences are saved for 12 months
  • You can change them at any time by clicking the "Manage Preferences" button

B. Through Browser Settings

All browsers allow you to manage cookies:

C. Third-Party Opt-Out Tools

7. Consequences of Disabling Cookies

You can use the platform without accepting optional cookies, but:

Without Functional Cookies:

  • Will not remember preferred language/currency
  • Dashboard settings will be lost
  • Less personalized experience

Without Analytics Cookies:

  • We cannot improve the platform based on usage data
  • UX issues will take longer to detect

Without Marketing Cookies:

  • You will still see ads, but less relevant
  • Campaign conversions will not be measured

Without Essential Cookies:

  • The platform will not function properly
  • You will not be able to stay logged in
  • Basic functionalities will fail

Recommendation: For the best experience, accept at least essential and functional cookies. You can reject analytics and marketing without affecting functionality.

Updates to this Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy occasionally to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for legal reasons. We will notify you of material changes by notice on the platform.

Last update: 15/01/2025
Version: 2.0

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