CookiesPolicy

1. Overview
   This Cookies Policy explains how Tang Town (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on tangtown.ae (the “Site”). It should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we handle personal data.
   By clicking “Accept all” on our cookie banner or by continuing to use the Site, you consent to the use of cookies as described here. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time via Cookie Settings.

2. What are cookies?
   Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the Site function, remember your preferences, and understand how you interact with content. Related technologies include pixels, tags, SDKs, local storage, and device identifiers; we refer to all of these as “cookies” in this Policy.

3. Who places cookies?
   a) First-party cookies: set by Tang Town and used only by our Site.
   b) Third-party cookies: set by service providers (for analytics, advertising, social media, booking and payment tools). These third parties may recognize your device across different sites and apps.

4. Types of cookies we use
   Strictly necessary
   • Enable core features such as page navigation, security, network management, booking flows, and payment processing.
   • These cookies are essential; the Site cannot function properly without them and they do not require consent.

Functional
• Remember choices such as language, region, or previously entered details to provide a more personalized experience.

Performance/analytics
• Help us understand how visitors use the Site (e.g., which pages are most popular, how users move around the Site).
• We use aggregated insights to improve site performance and user experience.

Advertising/marketing
• Deliver content and offers that are more relevant to you, limit the number of times you see an ad, and measure campaign effectiveness.
• May involve building pseudonymous audience segments or retargeting.

Social media
• Enable features such as share/like buttons and embedded content.
• These providers may use their own cookies to track interactions with their widgets.

5. Examples of cookies (illustrative)
   Strictly necessary
   • wp_* or elementor_* – ensures WordPress/Elementor pages load and cache properly.
   • _cf_bm / cf_chl* – bot management and security (if using Cloudflare).
   • payment_session – secures checkout or deposit flows.

Functional
• consent_mode / cookie_consent – stores your cookie preferences.
• lang or locale – remembers language/region selections.

Performance/analytics
• _ga, _gid, gat or gtag* – Google Analytics (page views, session data).
• _clck, _clsk – Microsoft Clarity (optional session insights).
• _hj* – Hotjar (optional UX analytics).

Advertising/marketing
• _gcl_au – Google Ads measurement.
• _fbp – Meta (Facebook) Pixel for ad insights and retargeting.
• _ttp – TikTok Pixel (if used) for campaign performance.

Social media
• yt_* / VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE – YouTube embeds.
• __Secure-3PSIDCC etc. – Google/YouTube security and personalization.

Note: The exact cookies present may change as we update our Site and tools.

6. Legal bases for using cookies
   • Strictly necessary: our legitimate interests in operating a secure, usable website and providing requested services.
   • Functional, analytics, advertising, social media: your consent (which you can withdraw at any time).

7. How to manage your cookies
   Cookie banner and settings
   • You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your choices via Cookie Settings on our banner or footer link.
   • Your selections are stored in a preference cookie so we can honor them during future visits.

Browser controls
• Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. Steps vary by browser:
– Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
– Safari: Settings/Preferences > Privacy
– Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
– Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
• If you block essential cookies, some parts of the Site may not function.

Analytics opt-outs
• Google Analytics: use the in-product consent controls; you may also install Google’s opt-out add-on in your browser.

Advertising preferences
• Google Ads Preferences, Meta Ad Preferences, and other platform settings let you control personalized ads.
• You may still see ads, but they should be less tailored.

8. Data sharing and international transfers
   We may share cookie-derived information with trusted providers who help us with hosting, security, analytics, advertising, bookings, or payments. Some providers may process data outside your country (including the EEA/UK). Where required, we use appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses).

9. Retention
   Cookie durations vary. Session cookies expire when you close your browser; persistent cookies last for a defined period. We keep analytics and advertising data only as long as necessary for the purposes described, then delete or anonymize it according to our data retention practices.

10. Do Not Track and Global Privacy Control
    Our Site does not currently respond to browser “Do Not Track” signals. Where supported by our consent tool, we will honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals for applicable regions.

11. Children’s data
    Our Site is not directed to children. If you believe a child has provided personal data via cookies or related technologies, please contact us so we can take appropriate steps.

12. Changes to this Policy
    We may update this Cookies Policy to reflect legal, technical, or business changes. We will post updates here and revise the “Last Revised” date. Material changes may also be communicated via banner or notice on the Site.

13. Contact us
    If you have questions about cookies or your preferences, contact:
    Tang Town Restaurant
    Email: services@tangtownrestaurant.com
    Phone: +971 4 431 2888

Last Revised: 30/09/2025