Legal
Cookie Policy
Last updated: April 8, 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and provide information to site owners. This policy explains how ArborGRC (operated by A9 Advisory FZ-LLC) uses cookies and similar technologies.
2. Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Platform to function. They enable core functionality such as authentication, session management, and security. You cannot opt out of these cookies.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | User authentication and session management | Session |
| csrf_token | Cross-site request forgery protection | Session |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
2.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Platform by collecting anonymous usage statistics. We use this data to improve the user experience.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _analytics | Anonymous usage analytics | 2 years |
2.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences (such as sidebar state, display settings, and timezone) to provide a personalized experience.
3. Third-Party Cookies
We minimize the use of third-party cookies. Where used, they are limited to:
- Hosting provider (Vercel): performance and security monitoring.
- Payment processor: secure transaction handling (only on payment pages).
We do not use advertising cookies or allow third-party advertising networks on the Platform.
4. Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through:
- Browser settings: most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings menu.
- Platform settings: manage your cookie preferences in your account settings (available after login).
Note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent you from using certain features of the Platform.
5. UAE Compliance
This Cookie Policy is designed to comply with the UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data and the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) guidelines on electronic communications.
We only set non-essential cookies with your consent, and you may withdraw consent at any time through the mechanisms described above.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for regulatory reasons. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.