Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy

Last Updated: May 17, 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to remember information about your visit, personalize your experience, and help website owners understand how visitors interact with their site.

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies Uzair Visuals uses on www.uzairvisuals.com, why we use them, and how you can manage them.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

A. Essential / Necessary Cookies

Purpose: These cookies are required for basic website functionality.

  • WordPress Session Cookies: Manage user login, session management, and security.
  • Security Cookies: Protect against fraud and enhance site security.
  • Functional Cookies: Enable website features like forms, navigation, and preference settings.

Can be disabled: No — disabling these will impact website functionality.

B. Performance & Analytics Cookies

Purpose: Help us understand how visitors use our website and improve user experience.

  • Google Analytics Cookies: Track page views, user behavior, traffic sources, and engagement metrics.
  • Hotjar Cookies (if enabled): Record user sessions and heatmaps to understand navigation patterns.
  • Performance Tracking: Measure page load times and technical performance.

Data Collected: Anonymized IP addresses, page views, session duration, device type, browser, referrer.

Can be disabled: Yes — through browser settings or opt-out mechanisms.

C. Marketing & Advertising Cookies

Purpose: Used for retargeting, audience analysis, and marketing campaign optimization.

  • Facebook Pixel: Tracks website interactions for Facebook advertising campaigns and audience building.
  • Google Ads Cookies: Enable Google Ads retargeting and performance measurement.
  • LinkedIn Pixel (if enabled): Tracks B2B audience interactions for LinkedIn advertising.

Data Collected: Pages visited, actions taken, website events, user interests.

Can be disabled: Yes — through browser settings or advertiser opt-out options.

D. Preference & Functional Cookies

Purpose: Remember your preferences and enhance user experience.

  • Language preferences
  • Theme settings (light/dark mode)
  • User-selected content preferences
  • Chat or form customization

Can be disabled: Yes — but may affect website customization features.

3. Cookie Duration

  • Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser.
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for specified periods (typically 30 days to 2 years).
  • Analytics Cookies: Usually expire after 13-24 months.
  • Marketing Cookies: May persist for 30 days to 2 years depending on the platform.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Our website may set cookies from third-party services:

These third parties have their own cookie policies. We are not responsible for their data practices.

5. How We Use Cookie Data

  • Website Improvement: Understanding user behavior to optimize site design and content.
  • Analytics: Measuring traffic sources, popular pages, and user engagement.
  • Personalization: Remembering preferences and login information.
  • Marketing: Creating targeted advertising campaigns and measuring ROI.
  • Security: Detecting and preventing fraud or malicious activity.
  • Service Delivery: Enabling contact forms, quote requests, and service inquiries.

6. Your Cookie Choices & Control

A. Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through settings:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and Other Site Data
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and Website Data
  • Edge: Settings → Privacy → Cookies and Other Site Data

B. Cookie Consent Manager

When you first visit our website, you are presented with a cookie consent banner. You can:

  • Accept All: Allow all cookies including analytics and marketing.
  • Reject Non-Essential: Allow only necessary cookies for site functionality.
  • Manage Preferences: Customize which cookie categories to enable.

C. Opt-Out Options

Google Analytics Opt-Out: Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Extension

Facebook Ads Opt-Out: Visit your Facebook Ad Preferences

Global Opt-Out (NAI/DAA): Visit Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out Tool

D. Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers include a “Do Not Track” feature. While we aim to respect DNT signals, not all tracking technologies respond to DNT headers. You have full control through cookie and browser settings.

7. GDPR & Privacy Compliance

  • We comply with GDPR cookie requirements for EU users.
  • Non-essential cookies require explicit consent before being set.
  • You can withdraw consent at any time through our cookie settings.
  • We do not use cookies to track personally identifiable information (PII) without consent.
  • All cookie data is handled according to our Privacy Policy.

8. Cookie Security

  • We use secure (HTTPS) connections to protect cookies in transit.
  • Sensitive cookies (login, session) use HttpOnly and Secure flags.
  • Cookies are not used to store sensitive personal or financial information.
  • Third-party services are required to handle cookies securely per their policies.

9. Data Retention

  • Analytics data is aggregated and anonymized.
  • Individual user data is not personally linked to cookies unless you create an account.
  • Third-party marketing data is retained according to their privacy policies.
  • You can request deletion of tracking data — see our Privacy Policy for instructions.

10. Updates to Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy when:

  • We add new cookies or tracking technologies.
  • Third-party services update their cookie practices.
  • Privacy laws change or new regulations are introduced.

Changes will be posted with an updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Cookies We Do NOT Use

For transparency, we do NOT use:

  • Cookies to store payment information or credit card data.
  • Excessive tracking cookies beyond what is necessary.
  • Cookies that profile sensitive personal information (health, political views, etc.) without explicit consent.
  • Cookies from data brokers or ad networks not disclosed in this policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about our cookie practices or wish to exercise your rights:

Uzair Visuals
Email: blod@uzairvisuals.com
Website: www.uzairvisuals.com

For GDPR-specific data requests, please include “Data Subject Request” in your subject line.