Cookie Policy
Cookie Policy
Effective Date: March 25, 2026 Last Updated: March 25, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Mukaab Experiences (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on mukaabexperiences.com (the “Site”), what types of cookies we use, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide information to site owners, and enhance user experience.
Cookies can be “session” cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser, or “persistent” cookies, which remain on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them manually.
Cookies can be set by the website you are visiting (“first-party cookies”) or by third parties whose services are integrated into the website (“third-party cookies”).
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the Site to function and cannot be switched off. They are typically set in response to actions you take, such as setting your cookie consent preferences. Without these cookies, the Site cannot function properly.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cc_consent | mukaabexperiences.com | Stores your cookie consent preferences (analytics and advertising choices) | 12 months | First-party |
2.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of the Site. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular and how visitors move around the Site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous.
These cookies are set only after you provide consent through our cookie consent banner.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. Included in each page request and used to calculate visitor, session, and campaign data. | 2 years | Third-party |
| ga[ID] | Google Analytics 4 | Used to persist session state. Contains a unique identifier for the GA4 property. | 2 years | Third-party |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited. Used to distinguish users. | 24 hours | Third-party |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Used to throttle the request rate to Google Analytics, limiting data collection on high-traffic sites. | 1 minute | Third-party |
2.3 Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used by Google AdSense and Google’s advertising network to serve advertisements that are relevant to your interests. They may track your browsing behavior across websites to build an interest profile and show relevant ads on other sites.
These cookies are set only after you provide consent through our cookie consent banner.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| __gads | Google AdSense | Measures interactions with ads displayed on the Site, preventing the same ads from being shown repeatedly. | 13 months | Third-party |
| __gpi | Google Publisher Ads | Used to serve ads on publisher websites within Google’s ad network. | 13 months | Third-party |
| _gcl_au | Google AdSense | Used to store and track conversions. Helps attribute ad interactions to subsequent actions. | 90 days | Third-party |
| IDE | Google DoubleClick | Used to serve targeted advertisements across Google’s ad network based on browsing behavior. | 13 months | Third-party |
| NID | Stores visitor preferences and information to customize ads on Google properties. | 6 months | Third-party | |
| DSID | Used to identify a signed-in user on non-Google sites to respect ad personalization preferences. | 2 weeks | Third-party | |
| 1P_JAR | Gathers website statistics and tracks conversion rates for Google ads. | 1 month | Third-party | |
| CONSENT | Tracks the user’s consent to Google services. | 20 years | Third-party | |
| DV | Used for advertising purposes and to provide relevance through ad tracking. | Session | Third-party |
3. Google Consent Mode v2
The Site implements Google Consent Mode v2 to manage cookies in compliance with privacy regulations, including the GDPR and ePrivacy Directive. This system works as follows:
3.1 Default State
When you first visit the Site, all non-essential cookies are blocked by default. The following consent signals are set to “denied”:
- ad_storage: Controls whether advertising cookies can be set.
- ad_user_data: Controls whether user data can be sent to Google for advertising purposes.
- ad_personalization: Controls whether data can be used for ad personalization.
- analytics_storage: Controls whether analytics cookies can be set.
3.2 Consent Banner
A cookie consent banner appears at the bottom of the page, offering three options:
- Accept All: Grants consent for all cookie categories. All Google tags function fully.
- Reject Non-Essential: Denies consent for analytics and advertising cookies. Only essential cookies are used.
- Manage Preferences: Opens a detailed panel where you can individually toggle analytics and advertising cookies.
3.3 Consent Persistence
Your consent preferences are stored in your browser’s localStorage under the key “cc_consent.” On subsequent visits, your preferences are automatically restored without showing the consent banner again.
3.4 Changing Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Clearing your browser’s localStorage for mukaabexperiences.com.
- Deleting all cookies from mukaabexperiences.com in your browser settings.
- Using your browser’s private/incognito mode for a fresh session.
4. Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use the following technologies:
4.1 Web Beacons (Pixel Tags)
Small transparent images embedded in web pages or emails that allow us to track whether content has been accessed. Google AdSense and Google Analytics may use web beacons in conjunction with cookies.
4.2 Local Storage
We use localStorage (a browser feature) to store your cookie consent preferences. Unlike cookies, localStorage data is not sent to the server with each request and has no expiration date unless explicitly cleared.
4.3 JavaScript Tags
Google Analytics and Google AdSense use JavaScript tags to collect data. These tags execute in your browser and communicate with Google’s servers.
5. Managing Cookies in Your Browser
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can:
- View cookies: See what cookies are stored on your device.
- Delete cookies: Remove some or all stored cookies.
- Block cookies: Prevent websites from setting cookies.
- Allow exceptions: Allow cookies from specific sites while blocking others.
Browser-Specific Instructions:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site data
Note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of the Site and other websites you visit.
6. Impact of Cookie Choices
6.1 If You Accept All Cookies
All site features function normally. Analytics data helps us improve the Site. You may see personalized advertisements relevant to your interests.
6.2 If You Reject Non-Essential Cookies
The Site functions normally for content consumption. We cannot collect analytics data to improve the Site. Advertisements will be generic (not personalized to your interests) but will still appear. Google tags operate in limited mode, collecting only aggregated, non-identifying signals.
6.3 If You Block All Cookies
Essential site functionality may be affected. Your consent preferences cannot be saved, so you may see the consent banner on every visit.
7. Third-Party Cookie Policies
For more information about how third parties use cookies:
- Google Analytics: How Google Uses Information
- Google AdSense: Google Advertising Cookies
- Google Privacy: Google Privacy Policy
- Cloudflare: Cloudflare Cookie Policy
8. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Mukaab Experiences Operated by The Vanderbilt Portfolio AG Email: info@mukaabexperiences.com Website: https://mukaabexperiences.com/
For information about how we handle personal data generally, please see our Privacy Policy. For our terms governing site use, see our Terms of Service.
Cookie Technology and Immersive Technology Coverage
The intersection of cookie technology and immersive technology coverage creates specific considerations for Mukaab Experiences. Our content covers technologies that rely on user tracking and personalization — AI-powered visitor personalization, biometric identification, and crowd management systems — and our editorial coverage of these technologies does not extend to practicing them on our own visitors. The distinction between analyzing surveillance-capable technology and deploying it is fundamental to our editorial independence.
Our analytics cookies (Google Analytics) collect aggregate traffic data — page views, session duration, geographic distribution, device types — that inform editorial decisions about content priority and coverage depth. When our Saudi Tourism Dashboard page receives significantly higher traffic than other dashboard pages, editorial resources are allocated to expand that coverage. This aggregate data does not identify individual readers or track reading patterns across sessions.
Google AdSense cookies serve display advertisements based on the reader’s browsing history and demographic profile as determined by Google’s advertising network. These cookies are placed by Google, not by Mukaab Experiences, and are governed by Google’s privacy policy in addition to our own. The advertisements displayed do not influence editorial content — an advertisement for a technology vendor does not affect our assessment of that vendor’s technology readiness on our Technology Readiness Dashboard.
International Visitors and Cookie Compliance
Mukaab Experiences serves a global readership spanning technology professionals, architects, tourism strategists, and investors across jurisdictions with varying cookie regulations. European Union visitors are subject to GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive, which require explicit consent before placing non-essential cookies. California visitors are subject to CCPA, which requires disclosure and opt-out mechanisms. Saudi Arabian visitors are subject to the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL), which establishes data processing principles relevant to cookie usage.
Our cookie consent mechanism complies with the most stringent applicable requirements — effectively implementing GDPR-level consent management for all visitors regardless of jurisdiction. This approach simplifies compliance while ensuring that no visitor’s data is processed without appropriate consent.
The $50 billion New Murabba development that our content covers will itself navigate complex data privacy requirements for its biometric identification systems, AI personalization platforms, and crowd management sensors. Our coverage of these data privacy challenges is informed by our own experience managing data privacy compliance at the much smaller scale of a publishing platform — giving us practical appreciation for the compliance challenges that The Mukaab’s 200,000-400,000 daily occupants and their associated data streams will create.
For questions about our cookie policy, contact info@mukaabexperiences.com. For our comprehensive privacy policy, see our privacy page. For our editorial approach to data privacy in immersive technology, see our PDPL analysis.
Cookie Policy Updates
This cookie policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our use of cookies, changes in applicable regulations, or improvements in our data practices. The effective date at the top of this page indicates the most recent revision. We encourage visitors to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the site after policy updates constitutes acceptance of the revised cookie practices. Material changes to cookie usage — such as introducing new analytics platforms or modifying advertising technology partners — will be communicated through a notice on the site.
For our complete privacy practices, see our privacy policy.