Al-Rushd Cookie Policy
Last Updated: February 8, 2021
By using or accessing Al-Rushd’s sites or services (collectively, the “Site”), you agree to Al-Rushd’s use of Cookies as outlined below.
I. Introduction: What is a cookie?
This Cookie policy helps to explain the occasions when and why cookies may be sent to visitors to the Site (referred to in this policy as “we”, “us” or “our”). “Cookies” are text-only pieces of information that a website transfers to an individual’s hard drive or other website-browsing equipment for record-keeping purposes. Cookies allow the Site to remember important information that will make your use of the site more convenient. A cookie will typically contain the name of the domain from which the cookie has come, the “lifetime” of the cookie, and a randomly generated unique number or other value. Certain cookies will be used on the Site regardless of whether you are logged in to your account or not. Session Cookies are temporary cookies that remain in the cookie file of your browser until you leave the Site.
Persistent Cookies remain in the cookie file of your browser for much longer (though how long will depend on the lifetime of the specific cookie). When we use session cookies to track the total number of visitors to our Site, this is done on an anonymous aggregate basis (as cookies do not in themselves carry any personal data). We may also employ cookies so that we remember your computer when it is used to return to the Site to help customize your Al-Rushd web experience. We may associate personal information with a cookie file in those instances.
II. How Al-Rushd uses cookies
We use cookies from third-party partners such as Google for analytics services and for marketing purposes. This takes place from the Site and when you download or install a Al-Rushd App/sites. Al-Rushd uses cookies to analyse user activity in order to improve the Site. For example, we can use cookies to look at aggregate patterns like the average number of contributions that users provide. We can use such analysis to gain insights about how to improve the functionality and user experience of the Site.
III. Managing Cookies in your Browser
Use the options in your web browser if you do not wish to receive a cookie or if you wish to set your browser to notify you when you receive a cookie. You can easily delete and manage any cookies that have been installed in the cookie folder of your browser by following the instructions provided by your particular browser manufacturer.
Google Chrome
Internet Explorer
Mozilla Firefox
Safari (Desktop)
Safari (Mobile)
Android Browser
Opera
Opera Mobile
If your browser is not listed here, consult the documentation that your particular browser manufacturer provides. You may also consult your mobile device documentation for information on how to disable cookies on your mobile device. If you disable all cookies, you may not be able to take advantage of all the features of this Site. Please note that if you have not cleared your cookies or cache, the contents of which may affect auto fill functions on the Al-Rushd site and you are responsible for any such actions.
Al-Rushd uses Google Analytics for user tracking and website metrics. Al-Rushd and Google use first-party cookies (such as the Google Analytics cookie). You may opt-out of Google Analytics by visiting the Google Ads Preferences Manager. To provide website visitors more choice on how their data is collected by Google Analytics, Google has developed an Opt-out Browser add-on, which is available by visiting Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on [https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout], to enable you to opt-out of Google’s programs.
IV. Changes to Our Cookie Policy
Please review the “Last Updated” legend at the top of the Cookie Policy to determine when it was last amended. Any changes will become effective on the “Last Updated” date indicated above. By using the Site or providing information to us following such changes, you will have accepted the amended Cookie Policy. If Al-Rushd is going to use Personal Data collected through the Site in a manner materially different from that stated at the time of collection, then Al-Rushd will notify users via email and/or by posting a notice on Al-Rushd’s Site for 30 days prior to such use or by other means as required by law.