Cookie Policy

Last updated: April 2025

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how ASRAR ('we', 'us', or 'our') uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website asrarsecrets.com and mobile application. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy. By continuing to use our Platform after reviewing this policy, you consent to our use of cookies as described.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide analytical information to website owners. Cookies cannot run programs or deliver viruses to your device.

Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies:

1. Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are required for the Platform to function correctly. They enable core features such as user authentication, shopping cart, session management, and security. Without these cookies, the services you have asked for cannot be provided. These cookies do not require your consent.

  • Session management and authentication tokens
  • Shopping cart contents
  • Security and fraud prevention tokens
  • Age verification status

2. Preference / Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your choices and settings to provide a more personalised experience. They are not strictly necessary but enhance usability.

  • Language and locale preferences
  • Dark/light mode setting
  • Previously viewed or saved items
  • Notification preferences

3. Analytics / Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Platform by collecting anonymous statistical information. We use this data to improve our website's performance and user experience.

  • Google Analytics — tracks page views, session duration, and navigation paths
  • Error monitoring — identifies technical issues affecting users
  • A/B testing cookies — used to test different versions of pages

4. Marketing / Targeting Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. They may be set by us or by third-party advertising partners. They track your browsing behaviour across websites.

  • Social media pixels (Facebook, Instagram) for retargeting
  • Conversion tracking for paid advertising campaigns
  • Interest-based advertising preferences

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our Platform are set by third-party services. We do not control these cookies and they are subject to the privacy policies of the respective third parties. Key third-party cookie providers include:

  • Google Analytics (analytics.google.com/policies/privacy)
  • Facebook / Meta Pixel (facebook.com/privacy/policy)
  • Stripe (stripe.com/privacy) — for payment processing

Cookie Duration

Cookies can be:

  • Session cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted

Managing and Controlling Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences through:

  • Our cookie consent banner displayed when you first visit our Platform
  • Your browser settings — most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies
  • Third-party opt-out tools such as the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on

Please note that restricting cookies may affect the functionality of our Platform. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as the Platform cannot function without them.

Browser Cookie Settings

For guidance on managing cookies in your specific browser, please refer to the browser's help documentation:

  • Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
  • Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings > Privacy, Search, and Services

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:

privacy@asrarsecrets.com