Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Emirates Desert Tours uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. It describes what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.

By continuing to use our website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy, in accordance with applicable UAE data protection laws.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, remember preferences, and understand how visitors interact with pages.

Cookies do not typically identify you personally, but they may collect technical or usage-related information.

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Ensure the website functions correctly
  
• Improve performance and usability
  
• Understand how visitors navigate our site
  
• Measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns
  
• Provide a better overall user experience
  

Cookies help us improve our services without compromising your privacy.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as page navigation and form submissions.

Without these cookies, the website may not work as intended.

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and how users move through the site.

We use analytics tools such as Google Analytics to collect this information in an aggregated and anonymous form.

Advertising & Performance Cookies

These cookies are used to measure the performance of advertising campaigns and understand how visitors interact with ads.

They may be set by platforms such as:

• Google Ads / Performance Max
  
• Meta (Facebook and Instagram)
  

These cookies help us show relevant content and evaluate marketing effectiveness. They do not allow us to personally identify individual users.

4. Legal Basis Under UAE PDPL

Under UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data (PDPL), we process data collected through cookies based on:

• Legitimate business interests
  
• Website functionality requirements
  
• Performance and service improvement
  

Where consent is required, it is obtained through continued website use or browser-level controls.

5. Managing Cookies

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

Please note:

• Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality
  
• Blocking analytics or advertising cookies may reduce the relevance of content shown to you
  

Each browser provides instructions on how to manage cookie settings.

6. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services integrated into our website, such as analytics or advertising platforms.

These third parties process data according to their own privacy and cookie policies. Emirates Desert Tours does not control how third-party cookies are managed.

7. Data Protection & Security

Any data collected through cookies is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We take reasonable steps to ensure data collected through cookies is protected and used responsibly.

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulations, or website functionality.

Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us through our Contact Us page or official communication channels.