Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to the website owner.

Cookies allow websites to recognize your device, remember your preferences, and collect information about your browsing activity. They do not harm your device or contain viruses.

2. How We Use Cookies

GNR Research uses cookies to:

• Ensure our website functions correctly and securely
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze how visitors use our website to improve performance
• Deliver relevant content and measure marketing effectiveness
• Support panelist survey functionality and quality monitoring
• Comply with our legal and regulatory obligations

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as security, session management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website will not function without them.

3.2 Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They allow us to improve website performance and user experience.

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable the website to remember choices you make (such as language, region, or font size) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.

3.4 Targeting & Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. The following third-party services may set cookies:

• Google Analytics: Website performance analytics and user behavior tracking
• Google Tag Manager: Tag management for marketing scripts
• Google Maps: Location-based services for our office maps embed
• YouTube: Embedded video content from our YouTube channel
• LinkedIn: Social sharing and advertising pixels
• Facebook/Meta: Social sharing buttons and advertising pixels

5. Managing Your Cookies

You have several options to manage your cookie preferences:

5.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. You can:

• View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
• Block third-party cookies
• Block all cookies from specific websites
• Block all cookies from being set (note: this may break website functionality)
• Delete all cookies when you close your browser

5.2 Our Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time through the cookie settings link in our website footer.

5.3 Opt-Out Links

• Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out
• Google Ads: Google Ad Settings
• Facebook: Facebook Ad Settings

6. Cookie Details

The following table lists the cookies used on our website:

Essential Cookies

• session_id — Maintains your session across page visits | Duration: Session
• csrf_token — Protects against cross-site request forgery | Duration: Session
• cookie_consent — Stores your cookie preference choice | Duration: 12 months

Analytics Cookies

• _ga — Google Analytics unique visitor tracking | Duration: 26 months
• _gid — Google Analytics session tracking | Duration: 24 hours
• _gat — Google Analytics rate limiting | Duration: 1 minute

Functionality Cookies

• lang_preference — Stores your preferred language | Duration: 12 months
• region — Stores your selected region for content | Duration: 6 months

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. When we make material changes, we will notify you through our website and update the "Last Updated" date above.

8. Contact Us

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

• Email: privacy@gnrresearch.com
• Phone: +971 50 123 4567
• Address: GNR Research, Dubai, United Arab Emirates