Cookie Policy
At Zen Yoga UAE, we believe in transparency and respect for your privacy. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website to enhance your experience and provide personalized content.
1 What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners. Cookies enhance user experience by remembering your preferences and allowing websites to recognize your device on subsequent visits.
At Zen Yoga UAE, we use cookies responsibly to improve your browsing experience, understand how you interact with our content, and provide you with relevant information about our yoga classes and wellness programs. All cookies we use are designed to enhance your journey toward physical and mental well-being through yoga practice.
2 Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as they are essential for the website to work. Examples include session management cookies that keep you logged in during your visit and security cookies that protect against fraudulent activities.
Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if users encounter error messages. This data helps us improve our website's performance and user experience. We use this information to optimize our yoga class schedules, improve our online booking system, and enhance the overall functionality of our website.
Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may also be used to provide services you have asked for, such as watching a video or commenting on a blog post. For example, we use functional cookies to remember your preferred yoga style, class level, and location preferences to provide you with relevant class recommendations.
Targeting Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. We use these cookies to show you information about yoga classes and wellness programs that match your interests and location in Dubai.
3 Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use several external services that may set cookies:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our content and user experience. Google Analytics cookies track things like how long you stay on our site and which pages you visit most often.
Social Media Integration
Our website includes social media buttons and plugins that allow you to connect with your social networks. These social media sites may set cookies to track your activity across other websites and provide you with personalized content.
Booking System
Our online class booking system uses cookies to ensure smooth transactions and remember your class preferences. This helps you book yoga classes more efficiently and keeps your personal settings secure.
Content Delivery
We use content delivery networks to ensure fast loading times for our yoga videos and educational content. These services may set cookies to optimize content delivery based on your location in the UAE.
4 How Long Do Cookies Last?
Session Cookies
These temporary cookies are deleted when you close your browser. They help us maintain your session while you're browsing our website and booking classes.
Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a set period (ranging from a few days to several months) or until you delete them. We use persistent cookies to remember your preferences, such as your preferred yoga style or class schedule, so you don't have to set them each time you visit.
Secure Cookies
Some cookies are marked as 'secure' and can only be transmitted over encrypted connections. We use secure cookies to protect your personal information when you're making bookings or accessing your account.
5 Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies. Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings, which may let you:
Browser Settings
- • View what cookies are stored on your device
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- • Block cookies from specific websites
- • Block all cookies (though this may affect functionality)
Popular Browsers
- • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- • Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- • Edge: Settings → Site Permissions → Cookies
Note: If you choose to block all cookies, you may not be able to access all parts of our site, use certain features, or have a personalized experience. Some functionality, like online class booking, may not work properly without essential cookies.
6 Your Rights and Choices
Under data protection laws, you have specific rights regarding your personal information and cookies:
Right to Information
You have the right to be informed about how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website. This policy provides that information clearly and transparently.
Right to Consent
For non-essential cookies, we will ask for your consent before setting them. You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or contacting us directly.
Right to Access
You can request information about what personal data we collect through cookies and how we use it. Contact our data protection officer for detailed information.
Right to Erasure
You have the right to request deletion of your personal data collected through cookies, subject to legal obligations and legitimate business interests.
7 Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the bottom of this policy.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and related technologies. Your continued use of our website after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
Significant Changes: If we make substantial changes to this policy that affect your rights, we will notify you through prominent notice on our website or by sending you an email notification.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please don't hesitate to contact us. We're here to help you understand our practices and address any concerns you may have.
Address
Villa 14, Street 29b, Jumeirah 1, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Phone
+971 4 345 2899Hours
Mon-Sat: 07:00 - 21:00
Sun: 08:00 - 20:00
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