Effective Date: May 19, 2025
At PKO Exhibitions & Events (“we”, “our”, or “us”), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency regarding how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and the options you have to manage them.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files stored on your device (computer, mobile, tablet) when you visit a website. They help improve your browsing experience by remembering your preferences, analyzing site usage, and delivering relevant content.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use both first-party (set by us) and third-party cookies (set by external services) for the following purposes:
a. Essential Cookies
These are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They enable features like page navigation, secure access, and form submissions.
b. Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website, such as which pages are visited most often and any errors encountered.
- We use tools like Google Analytics, and these cookies are only activated with your explicit consent.
c. Functional Cookies
These enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization, like remembering your preferences and settings.
d. Third-Party Cookies
We may embed content (e.g., YouTube videos or social sharing buttons) or use services that place cookies to track performance or integrate their functionality.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Analyze traffic patterns and site usage
- Ensure security and fraud prevention
- Provide language preferences or saved form data
All non-essential cookies are disabled by default and require your consent in accordance with GDPR.
4. Your Cookie Choices and Controls
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner asking for your consent. You can manage your preferences at any time.
You can:
- Accept or reject specific categories of cookies
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Adjust browser settings to block or delete cookies
Please note that disabling some cookies may impact the functionality of the website.
5. Managing Cookies in Your Browser
You can configure your browser to accept or reject cookies. Below are links to manage settings for popular browsers:
6. Google Analytics Disclosure
We use Google Analytics to gather anonymized data for performance analysis.
Google may use this data under its own privacy policy, which can be reviewed here:
Google Privacy Policy
Analytics cookies are not set unless you provide explicit consent.
7. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals
Our website currently does not respond to “Do Not Track” (DNT) browser signals. There is no industry-wide standard for DNT compliance, but we are monitoring developments in this area.
8. California Residents (CCPA Compliance)
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants you certain rights regarding your personal information.
We do not sell your personal information.
You may request access to your data, deletion, or more information about our data practices by contacting us.
9. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review it regularly.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, you can contact us at:
PKO Exhibitions & Events
Email: vijay@pko.ae