Cookie Policy
Last Updated: April 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how WAYOND ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our websites and platforms, including but not limited to: wayond.ae and related subdomains, platforms, communities, and services. This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, mobile, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve performance, remember preferences, and provide analytics information. Cookies may be:
- Session Cookies – deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies – stored until expiration or manual deletion
We may also use similar technologies such as pixels, local storage, and tracking scripts.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Operate and secure our website
- Remember user preferences and login sessions
- Analyze traffic and user behavior
- Improve performance and usability
- Provide relevant content and marketing
- Prevent fraud and abuse
3. Types of Cookies We Use
A. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for website functionality and cannot be disabled. Examples: account login & authentication, security & fraud prevention, payment processing sessions, form submissions. Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly.
B. Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website so we can improve performance. They may collect pages visited, time spent on pages, device and browser information, and anonymous usage statistics. Examples include analytics tools such as Google Analytics or similar platforms.
C. Functional Cookies
These cookies remember choices you make to improve your experience. Examples: language preferences, saved settings, community platform preferences, video player settings.
D. Marketing & Advertising Cookies
These cookies may be used to deliver relevant content or measure campaign performance. They may track visits across pages, referral sources, and engagement with content. We do not sell personal data to advertisers.
E. Our Own Preference Cookies
wp_consent stores your cookie choice for 180 days so we don't ask again. wp_geo stores your approximate country for one day so we know whether to show the cookie notice. wp_uc stores, while you are signed in, an identifier and account status so analytics can be excluded for our staff and attributed to your account. None of these track you across other sites.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be placed by third-party services integrated into our platforms, including but not limited to:
- Payment processors (for secure transactions)
- Embedded video players
- Analytics providers
- Social media integrations
We do not control third-party cookies and recommend reviewing their individual privacy policies.
5. Payment Security Cookies
For secure transactions: all credit/debit card processing is handled by certified payment processors. We do not store card numbers or sensitive authentication data on our servers. Payment providers may use secure cookies required for fraud prevention and transaction verification.
6. Managing Cookies
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View stored cookies
- Delete cookies
- Block cookies
- Receive alerts before cookies are set
Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality. Browser help pages: Chrome — Settings → Privacy & Security Safari — Preferences → Privacy Firefox — Settings → Privacy & Security Edge — Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions
7. Consent
If you visit from the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom or Switzerland, analytics and advertising cookies are not set until you accept them in the cookie notice shown on your first visit; rejecting keeps only strictly necessary cookies. You can change your choice at any time via the "Cookie Preferences" link in the footer. Elsewhere, by continuing to use our website you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy unless you disable them through your browser settings.
8. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect legal or operational changes. Updates become effective immediately upon posting on this page. Users are encouraged to review this page regularly.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions regarding our Cookie Policy: