This Cookie Policy explains how UAE HS Codes ("we", "our", or "the Platform"), operated in collaboration with Hai Technologies LLC, uses cookies, pixel tags, web beacons, and browser local storage when you access our trade intelligence directories, E-Mirsal II converter, and volumetric freight calculators.
1. What Are Cookies and Local Storage?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you navigate websites. They are widely utilized across modern web platforms to facilitate secure sessions, remember multilingual preferences (e.g., Arabic RTL vs English, Spanish, Chinese, French, Russian LTR), maintain state in calculation tools, and deliver customized advertising.
2. Categories of Cookies We Use
| Category | Purpose & Functionality | Lifespan & Management |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Essential for core platform functionality, security tokens (CSRF protection), session integrity, and remembering your multilingual locale settings. | Session / Up to 30 days. Cannot be switched off in our systems. |
| Performance & Analytics | Anonymous traffic aggregation (Google Analytics / G-N9E08EV0M2) to assess page load times, popular HS tariff queries, and optimize server infrastructure. | Up to 24 months. Configurable via cookie consent controls. |
| Google AdSense & Advertising | Used by Google and its advertising partners (including DoubleClick) to deliver relevant, targeted advertisements, prevent duplicate ad impressions, and measure ad performance. | Up to 13 months. Opt-out available via Google Ads Settings and DAA WebChoices. |
| Functional Preferences | Stores client-side calculator preferences (CBM container presets, recent HS code lookups, UI theme toggles) in browser localStorage. |
Persistent until cleared by user. |
3. Google AdSense & DoubleClick Cookie Disclosures
Google is a third-party vendor on our site. Google uses cookies, known as DoubleClick cookies and advertising identifiers, to serve ads to our site visitors based on their visit to uaehscodes.com and other websites across the web.
- Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.
- Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting the Google Ads Settings.
- You can also opt out of participating third-party ad networks by visiting www.aboutads.info/choices/ (USA) or www.youronlinechoices.com (EU).
4. How Can You Control Cookies?
You have full control over your cookie preferences:
- Cookie Consent Banner: When you first visit our website, you can choose to "Accept All Cookies" or restrict non-essential tracking cookies via our interactive consent bar.
- Browser Controls: Most modern web browsers allow you to manage cookie settings, view stored cookies, delete existing cookies, or block third-party cookies altogether. Learn how to configure your browser:
5. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect technological changes, new statutory guidance from the UAE Data Office, or updates to Google AdSense program policies. The updated policy will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.