Cookie Policy — PropertyHunt.ae
Last updated: October 2025
What this Cookie Notice covers
This Cookie Notice explains how PropertyHunt.ae ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies to recognise your device when you visit https://www.propertyhunt.ae or use our mobile applications (together, the "Services"). It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and how you can control them.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website or use an app. "First-party" cookies are set by our domain; "third-party" cookies are set by other domains (for example analytics, advertising or social providers). Some cookies expire at the end of your browser session (session cookies); others persist for longer (persistent cookies).
Why we use cookies
We use cookies for several purposes:
- Essential cookies: strictly necessary for the Services to function (e.g., authentication, session management). These cannot be switched off in our systems.
- Performance & functionality cookies: improve how the Services work and remember your preferences.
- Analytics cookies: help us understand how users interact with the Services so we can improve performance and user experience.
- Advertising cookies: enable personalised advertising, measure ad effectiveness, and prevent repeated display of the same ad.
Typical cookie providers used
The following is an illustrative (non-exhaustive) list of the types of providers whose cookies may be present on our Services:
Essential cookies
- PropertyHunt.ae: session, security and authentication cookies (cannot be disabled).
- Elementor, Polylang, OneLogin SAML, and similar platform helpers used for core site functionality.
Performance & functionality cookies
- PropertyHunt.ae (preference storage);
- YouTube (embedded video playback);
- WordPress/hosting helpers, Qualtrics, Instapage and other tools that enhance site features.
Analytics cookies
- Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, Hotjar, Snowplow, SpeedCurve, Segment and similar analytics platforms used to measure and improve the Services.
Advertising cookies
- Google Ad Manager, Meta (Facebook/Instagram), LinkedIn, TikTok, Criteo, Trade Desk, RTB House, Microsoft Advertising (Bing) and other ad networks and partners for personalised and measurement advertising.
Other tracking technologies
We may also use tracking pixels/web beacons, JavaScript tags and mobile advertising identifiers (e.g., IDFA on Apple devices, GAID on Android) to deliver functionality and measure campaigns. Many of these technologies rely on cookies to function.
Interest-based advertising (IBA)
IBA lets us show ads based on interests inferred from your browsing. If you opt out of IBA, you will still see ads, but they will not be personalised based on behaviour. Note: clearing cookies, using a different device, or changing browsers may require re-opting-out.
Third-party advertisers
We allow third-party ad networks to place cookies on our Services. Those parties set and control their cookies and have their own privacy policies — please review their policies for details about their practices.
How can I control cookies?
Essential cookies cannot be rejected because they are required for the Services to work. For non-essential cookies you have choices:
- Cookie banner / consent manager: use the cookie controls available in our cookie banner/CMP to set or change your preferences.
- Browser settings: most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies — visit your browser’s help menu for instructions. You may need to adjust settings on each browser and device you use.
- Device ad settings: on mobile devices you can reset or opt out of mobile advertising identifiers in device privacy settings (IDFA/GAID).
- Industry opt-outs: for broader ad choices visit http://www.aboutads.info/choices/ or http://www.youronlinechoices.com/.
Note: disabling non-essential cookies may limit functionality and personalisation on our Services.
Updates to this Cookie Notice
We may update this Cookie Notice to reflect changes in technology, legal or operational requirements. The date at the top indicates when it was last updated and we will provide notices for material changes as required by law.
Further information
If you have questions about our use of cookies or wish to exercise related rights, contact us at:
Email: privacy@propertyhunt.ae
General inquiries: info@propertyhunt.ae
