This Cookies Policy explains how the Aga Khan Early Learning Centre (“AKELC”, “we”, “us” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on this website. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
1.What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. Similar technologies include local storage, pixels and tags. They are widely used to make websites work, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to site owners about how their site is used.
2.Why we use cookies and similar technologies
We use them to operate the Website securely, to remember accessibility and display preferences you set, and — where you allow it — to understand how visitors use the Website so we can improve it.
3.Categories we use
Strictly necessary
Required for the Website and its forms to function and to keep it secure (for example, session and security tokens). These cannot be switched off through our site.
Functionality / preferences
Used to remember choices you make, such as settings applied through our accessibility tool, which stores your preferences in your browser’s local storage on your device. This information stays on your device and is not shared with us.
Performance / analytics
Where enabled, we may use Google Analytics 4 to collect aggregated, statistical information about how visitors use the Website (such as pages viewed and general location). This helps us improve the Website. These technologies are only used where permitted, and you can opt out through your browser or device settings.
4.Third-party cookies
Some cookies or similar technologies may be set by third-party services we use, such as analytics, embedded maps, social media links and the accessibility tool. We do not control these third parties, and their use of cookies is governed by their own policies.
5.Managing and disabling cookies
Most browsers let you view, manage, block and delete cookies through their settings, and let you clear local storage. You can also set your browser to warn you before accepting cookies. Please note that if you block or delete certain cookies, some parts of the Website may not function properly. For guidance, see your browser’s help pages or visit your device settings.
6.Consent
By continuing to use the Website you consent to our use of strictly necessary cookies. Where required by law, non-essential cookies (such as analytics) are used only with your consent, which you may withdraw at any time by adjusting your browser or device settings.
7.Changes
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time by posting the revised version on this page. Please review it periodically.
8.Contact
Questions about this Cookies Policy may be sent to hello@akelcdubai.org.