This Cookie Policy explains what cookies and similar tracking technologies Dubinity uses, why we use them, and how you can manage them. It complements our Privacy Policy.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They're used to make websites work, to remember your preferences, to gather analytics, and to deliver advertising. Some are set by us (first-party), others by third parties.
Categories of cookies we use
Strictly necessary
These are essential for the site to function — they remember your navigation state, keep admin sessions secure, and let the cookie banner record your consent. They cannot be disabled.
- __Secure-next-auth.session-token — admin authentication. Expires when you sign out.
- __Host-next-auth.csrf-token — CSRF protection for sign-in. Expires at end of session.
- dubinity-consent — records your cookie-banner choices. Expires after 12 months.
- dubinity-theme — remembers your light/dark theme. Expires after 12 months.
Analytics (opt-in)
We use Vercel Web Analytics and Real-User Vitals to measure aggregate site usage (page views, popular content, Core Web Vitals). Vercel Analytics is privacy-friendly: it does not set tracking cookies and does not identify individual visitors. These scripts load only after you accept analytics cookies in the banner.
Advertising (opt-in)
If Google AdSense becomes active on the Site and you accept advertising cookies, Google and its partners may set cookies to serve you ads. Examples include __gads, __gpi, IDE. See Google's full cookie list for details.
Third-party affiliate links
Outbound affiliate links in the "Deals from partner stores" section take you to a merchant's website (Noon, Namshi, etc.) via our affiliate network LinkMyDeals. The destination sites may set their own cookies once you arrive there. We never share your personal data with the affiliate network — only the link click is tracked at the URL level. See each merchant's privacy policy for their own cookie practices.
Managing your preferences
When you first visit the site you'll see a cookie banner. Your choice is stored in dubinity-consent and respected on future visits. To change your choice, click Cookie settingsin the footer.
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:
Disabling necessary cookies will prevent parts of the site from functioning correctly.
Opting out of personalised ads
You can opt out of personalised advertising at the network level via:
- Google Ads Settings
- Digital Advertising Alliance choices
- YourAdChoices (Canada)
- Your Online Choices (EU)
Changes to this policy
If we add new cookies or change how existing ones work, we'll update this page and bump the "Last updated" date at the top.