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Hajj & Umrah

Cookie Policy

How we use cookies and tracking technologies

Effective Date: December 19, 2025

Version: 1.0

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how HajjUmrah Platform ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website, mobile applications, and use our services (collectively, the "Platform").

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

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Types of Storage Technologies:

  • Cookies: Small text files stored in your browser
  • Local Storage: Data stored in your browser's local storage
  • Session Storage: Temporary data stored for the current session
  • IndexedDB: Structured data storage in your browser
  • Web Beacons: Invisible images used to track page views
  • Pixels: Tracking pixels for analytics and advertising

How We Use Cookies

1. Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

These cookies are necessary for the Platform to function and cannot be disabled.

Cookie NamePurposeDurationType
auth_tokenUser authenticationSessionFirst-party
session_idSession managementSessionFirst-party
csrf_tokenSecurity (CSRF protection)SessionFirst-party
cookie_consentRemember your cookie preferences1 yearFirst-party

Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (necessary for service provision)

2. Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization.

Cookie NamePurposeDurationType
languageRemember language preference1 yearFirst-party
currencyRemember currency preference1 yearFirst-party
themeRemember dark/light mode1 yearFirst-party

You can disable these cookies through our cookie settings or browser settings. This may affect some platform functionality.

3. Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our Platform.

Cookie NameProviderPurposeDuration
_gaGoogle AnalyticsDistinguish users2 years
_gidGoogle AnalyticsDistinguish users24 hours
_hjidHotjarUser identification1 year

What we track:

  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Click patterns and navigation
  • Device and browser information
  • Geographic location (country/city level)
  • Traffic sources and referrals

Opt-Out Options:

4. Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to display relevant advertisements and measure ad campaign effectiveness.

Cookie NameProviderPurposeDuration
_fbpFacebookFacebook pixel tracking90 days
IDEGoogleAd targeting1 year

Opt-Out Options:

5. Social Media Cookies

These cookies enable social media features and track social sharing.

Cookie NameProviderPurposeDuration
_twitter_sessTwitterSocial sharingSession
c_userFacebookFacebook integration90 days

How to Manage Cookies

1. Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our Platform, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can:

  • Accept All Cookies: Enable all cookie categories
  • Reject Non-Essential: Only essential cookies will be used
  • Customize Settings: Choose specific cookie categories
  • Learn More: Read this Cookie Policy

2. Cookie Settings

You can change your cookie preferences at any time:

On Website:

  1. Click "Cookie Settings" in the footer
  2. Toggle cookie categories on/off
  3. Click "Save Preferences"

In Mobile App:

  1. Go to Settings > Privacy > Cookie Preferences
  2. Toggle cookie categories on/off
  3. Tap "Save"

3. Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

Google Chrome:

Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data

Mozilla Firefox:

Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data

Safari:

Preferences > Privacy > Block all cookies

Microsoft Edge:

Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies and site data

Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling essential cookies will:

  • Prevent you from logging in
  • Break booking functionality
  • Disable shopping cart
  • Remove security protections

Disabling functional cookies may:

  • Reset your language and currency preferences
  • Forget your theme preferences
  • Clear your recently viewed items

Disabling analytics cookies will:

  • Prevent us from understanding how you use the Platform
  • Limit our ability to improve user experience

Disabling advertising cookies will:

  • Show generic ads instead of personalized ones
  • May result in seeing the same ads repeatedly

Third-Party Cookies

We use services from third-party providers that may set their own cookies:

Payment Processors

Stripe - Necessary for processing payments

Analytics & Monitoring

Google Analytics, Sentry, Hotjar

Cloud Services

AWS CloudFront, Cloudflare

Social Media & Login

Google OAuth, Apple Sign-In, Facebook Login

Note: We do not control these third-party cookies. Please review their privacy and cookie policies.

Mobile App Tracking

iOS App

  • App Tracking Transparency (ATT) framework
  • Control tracking in: Settings > Privacy > Tracking
  • We respect your choice if you opt-out

Android App

  • Google Advertising ID
  • Control in: Settings > Google > Ads
  • Choose "Opt out of Ads Personalization"

Cookie Retention

Cookie TypeRetention Period
Session CookiesUntil browser is closed
Authentication30 days (or logout)
Preferences1 year
Analytics2 years (Google Analytics)
Advertising90 days (most platforms)

Children's Privacy

Our Platform is not directed at children under 18. We do not knowingly use cookies to track children's activities. If you are a parent/guardian and believe we have collected information from your child through cookies, please contact us at privacy@hajjumrah.com.

International Transfers

Some cookies may transfer data to countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). We ensure appropriate safeguards:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • Privacy Shield (where applicable)
  • Adequacy decisions by the European Commission

Countries Where Data May Be Transferred: United States (Google, Facebook, AWS), United Kingdom, and other countries where our service providers operate.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:

  • Changes in technology
  • New cookie categories
  • Regulatory requirements
  • Updates to our services

Continuing to use the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.

Your Rights

GDPR Rights (EEA Users)

You have the right to:

  • Access: Know what cookies are used and why
  • Object: Object to certain types of cookies
  • Withdraw Consent: Change your cookie preferences at any time
  • Complain: Lodge a complaint with your data protection authority

CCPA Rights (California Users)

You have the right to:

  • Know: What information is collected via cookies
  • Delete: Request deletion of data collected via cookies
  • Opt-Out: Opt-out of sale of personal information (we don't sell)

Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers support a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. Currently, there is no industry standard for responding to DNT signals.

Our Approach: We do not respond to DNT signals. Instead, we provide granular cookie controls through our cookie banner.

Contact Us

For questions about this Cookie Policy:

General Inquiries: privacy@hajjumrah.com

Data Protection Officer: dpo@hajjumrah.com

Cookie-Specific Questions: cookies@hajjumrah.com

Response Time: We aim to respond within 30 days.

Regulatory Compliance:

This Cookie Policy complies with GDPR (EU), ePrivacy Directive (Cookie Law - EU), CCPA (California), PECR (UK), and LGPD (Brazil).

By using our Platform, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy.