Our Cookie Policy Introduction
At Ahl Al Takhasous (أهل التخصص للمحاماة والاستشارات القانونية) we care about protecting your privacy and being transparent as to how we use your information. This Cookie Policy aims to give you clear and decisive information about how, when, and why we use cookies on our site (https://ahlaltakhasous.com/). Of all Abu Dhabi law firms, Ahl Al Takhasous is the only one specializing in advocacy and legal consultations. Trust is our most important value; maintaining it is paramount. Therefore, protecting your personal data, respecting your online experience, and respecting your privacy are central tenets of our client-facing approach. This page details which cookies we use, their purpose, how you can manage and delete cookies, and your rights in terms of consent and privacy.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small pieces of information that are stored on your computer or other device when you visit a website. Cookies serve many purposes: they enable essential functions on the websites, support website functionality, remember your preferences, and help us to understand how our website performs. Cookies may be set by us (these are known as ‘first party’ cookies) or by someone else (called a ‘third party’ cookie). Cookies can’t normally be used to identify you personally, but they can store information about your web session, preference settings, and details about your computer to help us deliver a more reliable and secure user experience for you.
Purpose of Using Cookies on the Ahl Al Takhasous Website
The cookies that are used on this website are in place to provide you with an optimised experience, to enable the overall functionality of the website as a portal of information relevant to the services that we provide as lawyers, and to ensure the continued security of the website. Cookies are being used for the following purposes:
- Website functionality: Necessary cookies for login, security settings and access restrictions on certain areas of the website.
- Preferences: Preference cookies are used to remember your language (English or Arabic), area, and other site customisation settings for your convenience.
- Analytics: Performance analytics cookies gather information and anonymous data on how website visitors make use of the site. This information allows us to optimise website content, the display of web pages, and overall usability of the site.
- Security: Certain cookies help us identify unusual or suspicious online activity, help prevent fraud, and safeguard your data and our resources.
- Marketing and communications: When you consent, cookies may help to facilitate personalised communications such as reminders about consultations you have requested with us or updates about legal developments we deliver to our clients with an interest in law issues relevant to you.
Types of Cookies We Use
In the name of full disclosure, we declare that, on https://ahlaltakhasous.com/, we use the following categories of cookies:
- Strictly necessary cookies: These are cookies that are required for the operation of our website. For example, they enable you to log into secure areas of our website or contact us through a form.
- Functionality cookies: These are used to recognize you when you return to our website, and to enable certain features on our website by personalising your experience according to your preferences (or previous legal queries).
- Performance and analytics cookies: These cookies collect information from your web-surfing on our website, which is mostly anonymous information. For instance, we use Google Analytics which helps us collect information about the most visited pages on our website or help us identify navigational issues.
- Targeting or advertising cookies: With your explicit agreement only, we use cookies to deliver content to you based on your interests (for example legal updates or webinars). We do not serve intrusive adverts and do not sell or rent your personal data to third party advertisers.
- Third-party cookies: Certain features of our website may link to third-party cookies on your browser (such as videos or social media plugins). We’re careful to select those partners who operate appropriate privacy policies.
How Do We Obtain Your Consent?
We value your privacy and your choices. Upon first arriving at our website, you will see a cookie banner that lets you know we are using cookies and inviting you to choose your options. You can either accept all cookies, decline all non-essential cookies, or personalize them. All essential cookies necessary for the basic function of our website are set automatically without consent. Consent is required for all other cookies, but it can be changed or removed anytime using our Cookie Preferences tool available from the website footer.
We also record your consent status and settings so that we can demonstrate that we have complied with all privacy laws and respected your choices in case of future visits.
Managing and Disabling Cookies
You have complete control over the cookies stored on your device. You can rectify your choices directly on our website using the Cookie Preferences tool. Also, the vast majority of web browsers permit you to:
- View which cookies are stored
- Erase specific cookies or remove all stored cookies
- Restrict cookies from a specific site or every site
- Ask to be notified when cookies are set
However, responsibility for managing and deleting cookies rests with you and there are many ways to exercise such control. Please keep in mind that disabling certain types of cookies may impact the operation of our website and may reduce or prevent your access to certain services. This includes secure client portals or personalized content. For more detailed instructions, please refer to your browser’s help function or visit one of the recognised privacy resource websites.
Cookies from Third-Party Websites and Services
Ahl Al Takhasous may use certain third-party providers in an effort to improve your experience and/or to improve the services we provide to you. These third parties may include analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics), communication services or embedded content (e.g., maps or videos) from trusted sources. Third-party cookies are governed by the privacy policies of those respective third parties, and we urge you to review those privacy policies for additional information. We do not allow third parties to use cookies other than for purposes described in this policy. We do not sell or share identifiable information with advertisers or unrelated third parties.
Data Protection and Security
We care about the protection of your information. Any data collected by use of cookies are processed in accordance with the applicable data protection legislation, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where appropriate. We review, on a regular basis, our use of cookies and how they are secured so as to prevent any unauthorised access, use or disclosure. Information generated by the use of cookies is only identified or used in connection with purposes set out in this policy and for such duration as is necessary for those purposes to be fulfilled. The use of cookie information by and access to cookies within Ahl Al Takhasous is limited to approved personnel only.
Your Rights and Preferences
You have important rights regarding the data and information we collect, and how we use that information.
- Right to know what data we collect and how we use it
- Right to access and review this data
- Right to correct any errors or inaccuracies
- Right to withdraw your consent at any time
- Right to request that we delete non-essential data
To exercise any of these rights, or for any other questions about your data, you can contact us using the contact details shown on this page. We will act promptly and responsibly in responding to you.
Amendments to Our Cookie Policy
We may amend this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technologies, law and our business practices. Where we make material changes, we will notify you via our website and, where appropriate, you directly. Please check back from time to time to see any updates or changes to this Cookie Policy. The most current version of this policy will always be located here: https://ahlaltakhasous.com/cookie-policy.
Contact Us for Concerns or Questions
If you’re concerned about or have any questions or requests regarding our cookie use or your personal information, please feel free to get in touch with us at:
- Phone: +1-971-306-9653
- Email: [email protected]
- Office Address: 1001 SW 5th Ave Ste 50, Portland OR 97204
- Website: https://ahlaltakhasous.com/
Representatives and partners of Al Takhasous will always be available to clear the air and answer all questions. As a corporate customer, investor or individual in need of legal assistance, Al Takhasous is committed to preserving all customers’ privacy rights and ensuring a fully secure and transparent web experience.
We Value Your Privacy and Trust
As experts in the field of law and legal consultancies, Ahl Al Takhasous understands that a relationship built on trust, confidentiality, and the highest ethical standards of dealing with all client data is one of the most important elements of the legal profession today. This principle serves as the basis for how we approach all aspects of cookies and data protection, as it is an extension of our approach to excellence, integrity, and client service. With a proven record of success in serving a range of sectors for over 34 years, and a full service multidisciplinary team with specialists across all practice areas, we are committed to the same level of professional service in all aspects of our work-with our website being no exception. Thank you for trusting us with your privacy in addition to your legal business.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cookies
- Are cookies necessary for your website? They are essential for basic functions, including login and forms submission. Non-essential cookies can be managed through your cookie preferences.
- Does Ahl Al Takhasous share my information with any third parties for cookie data? Only with trusted analytics partners (always in an aggregated, anonymized form) in order to improve this site. No sale or disclosure of identifiable data.
- How often does your site team review your cookie use? We regularly review our cookie use and update this policy to comply with current standards and practices.
- Can I amend this policy after giving consent? Yes, you can change your preferences at any time. Use our Cookie Preferences tool or adjust your browser controls.
- Whom should I contact if I have privacy concerns? Contact [email protected] or (971) 306-9653. Our privacy team is here to serve you.
Final Statement and Call to Action
Your privacy matters to Ahl Al Takhasous. By reading our website, you are consenting to and accepting the terms of this Cookie Policy. Please contact us with any questions, to schedule a legal consultation, or for discussion of your privacy information. Please call (971) 306-9653, email us at [email protected], or contact us using our online form at https://ahlaltakhasous.com/contact-ahl-al-takhasous/. Our professional team can help with superior legal counsel and a secure, streamlined web experience.