COOKIE POLICY

iServiceAnyCar
www.iserviceanycar.ae

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website owners about how their site is being used.

Cookies do not typically contain information that personally identifies you, but personal information that we store about you may be linked to information stored in and obtained from cookies.

There are different types of cookies:

  • Session cookies: temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
  • First-party cookies: set directly by our website
  • Third-party cookies: set by external services embedded in our website (such as analytics or social media tools)

2. How We Use Cookies

iServiceAnyCar uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on www.iserviceanycar.ae for the following purposes:

  • To ensure the website functions correctly and securely
  • To remember your preferences and settings
  • To keep you logged in if you have a registered account
  • To understand how visitors use and navigate our website
  • To measure the effectiveness of our content and marketing
  • To detect and prevent spam and abusive behaviour

3. Categories of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for our website to function and cannot be switched off.

Cookie NamePurposeDurationType
wordpress_*Manages WordPress authentication and session stateSessionStrictly Necessary
wordpress_logged_in_*Keeps you logged in2 days / 2 weeks*Strictly Necessary
wp-settings-*Remembers screen display choices1 yearStrictly Necessary
wordpress_test_cookieTests browser cookie supportSessionStrictly Necessary

*2 days normally; 2 weeks if “Remember Me” is selected.

3.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation.

Cookie NamePurposeDurationType
comment_author_*Saves name and website1 yearFunctional
comment_author_email_*Saves email address1 yearFunctional
comment_author_url_*Saves website URL1 yearFunctional
wp-postpass_*Stores encrypted password10 daysFunctional

3.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand visitor behaviour.

Cookie NamePurposeDurationType
_gaDistinguishes unique users2 yearsAnalytics
_ga_*Persists session state2 yearsAnalytics
_gidTracks page visits24 hoursAnalytics
_gat / _gat_*Throttles request rate1 minuteAnalytics

3.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies

These cookies may be set by advertising partners.

Cookie NamePurposeDurationType
_fbpTracks conversions and targeted ads3 monthsMarketing
frAdvertising delivery3 monthsMarketing
ads/ga-audiencesRe-engages visitorsSessionMarketing

3.5 Embedded Content Cookies

Our website may include embedded content from third-party platforms such as:

  • YouTube
  • Google Maps
  • Social media platforms

These third parties may set their own cookies.

4. Third-Party Services

We use third-party services that may place cookies:

  • Google Analytics — website analytics
  • Google Ads — remarketing
  • Facebook / Meta Pixel — advertising
  • Gravatar — profile pictures
  • Akismet — spam filtering

Each provider operates under its own privacy policy.

5. Managing and Disabling Cookies

5.1 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to:

  • View stored cookies
  • Delete cookies
  • Block specific cookies
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Receive cookie notifications

Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

5.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

  • Google Chrome: chrome://settings/cookies
  • Mozilla Firefox: about:preferences#privacy
  • Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
  • Microsoft Edge: edge://settings/privacy

5.3 Opt-Out Tools

  • Google Analytics Opt-Out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
  • Facebook Ads Preferences: https://www.facebook.com/ads/preferences
  • Your Online Choices: https://www.youronlinechoices.eu

6. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

We use cookies on the following legal bases:

  • Strictly necessary cookies — legitimate interest
  • Functional, analytics, and marketing cookies — user consent

7. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Updates will be reflected by revising the Effective Date.

8. Contact Us

iServiceAnyCar
Website: www.iserviceanycar.ae
Location: United Arab Emirates

For cookie enquiries, mark your message:
“Cookie Policy Enquiry”

This Cookie Policy is governed by the laws of the United Arab Emirates and should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.