Cookie Policy
Start playingThis policy explains what cookies do on Alawin, which ones we set, and how you can control them without breaking the site.
Cookies in plain terms
A cookie is a small text file a website places on your device to remember your preferences, keep you logged in between visits, or track how the site is used. We use them to improve your experience and understand which parts of our content are useful.
Some cookies are essential — without them, features like secure navigation and remembering your language preference stop working. Others support analytics or advertising, and those require your consent.
What is stored and for how long
We store the following types of cookie:
| Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Necessary | Session management, security, language preference | Session or up to 12 months |
| Analytics | Site usage statistics, page performance | Up to 24 months |
| Marketing | Ad relevance, campaign tracking | Up to 12 months |
| Preference | Display settings, saved filters | Up to 12 months |
Necessary cookies keep the site functional — they handle secure connections, prevent form resubmission, and remember which cookie banner you dismissed. We set these automatically because the site cannot work without them.
Analytics cookies tell us which pages get read, how long visitors stay, and which devices people use. We collect this through Google Analytics, and the data is anonymised. You can decline these through the consent banner when you first visit.
Marketing and preference cookies tailor content to your interests and remember settings like currency or layout. These also require your consent, and declining them does not affect core site functionality.
Embedded third parties
Some content on our pages is served by external providers — analytics scripts, embedded video players, and social-media widgets. Each of these may set its own cookies under its own policy, which we do not control.
- Google Analytics tracks site usage and aggregates visitor statistics.
- Advertising networks serve targeted ads based on your browsing history across participating sites.
- Social-media buttons (when present) may track that you visited the page even if you do not click them.
We work only with established providers, but their data practices are governed by their own terms. You can disable third-party cookies entirely through your browser settings — the site remains usable, though embedded content may not load.
Declining without breaking the site
You can manage cookie preferences in two places: through the consent banner that appears on your first visit, and through your browser's own settings.
Our consent banner lets you accept or decline analytics and marketing cookies category by category. Necessary cookies remain active regardless of your choice, because they keep the site secure and navigable. You can change your preferences later by clearing your cookies and revisiting — the banner will reappear.
Browser controls give you finer-grained control:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data. Block third-party cookies or clear cookies for specific sites.
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data. Choose Standard, Strict, or Custom blocking, or delete cookies by site.
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data. Block all cookies, or remove individual sites.
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies. Block third-party cookies or clear data on exit.
Blocking all cookies will log you out of any accounts and reset your preferences each visit. Blocking third-party cookies alone keeps the site functional while reducing tracking from external networks.
Updates
We revise this policy when we add new cookie types or change how we use existing ones. The date at the bottom records the last update. Continued use of the site after a revision means you accept the updated terms.
For questions about our cookie practices, contact the editorial team at [email protected].
Last updated: 6 January 2026
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