Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 01-01-2025
This Cookie Policy explains how AKG Hardware ("we", "us", and "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website www.akghardware.com (โWebsiteโ). It outlines the types of cookies we use, the purposes they serve, and your rights in accordance with applicable laws, including Omani law, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and other relevant international privacy regulations.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, login details, and activity, and provide functionality, security, and personalized experiences.
2. Why Do We Use Cookies?
We use cookies to:
- Ensure the website functions properly
- Remember your preferences and language settings
- Analyze site traffic and user behavior
- Improve performance and user experience
- Deliver relevant advertisements and marketing content
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Category of Cookie | Purpose | Examples |
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Strictly Necessary Cookies |
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are set in response to actions made by you, such as logging in or filling forms. |
Session cookies, security authentication cookies |
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Performance and Analytics Cookies |
These cookies collect aggregated, anonymous information on how users interact with our website to help us improve functionality and performance. |
Google Analytics |
| Functional Cookies |
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Targeting and Advertising Cookies |
You may opt-out of a third-party's use of cookies by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page. The website will still work if you reject or discard those cookies. |
Google Ads, Meta Pixel |
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Third-Party Cookies |
We may allow third-party service providers to place cookies on your device for advertising, analytics, and content personalization. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies. Understand how visitors engage with our website, via Google Analytics. Learn more about Analytics cookies and privacy information. The website will still work if you reject or discard those cookies. |
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5. Your Consent
Upon your first visit to our website, a cookie banner will appear requesting your consent to use cookies (except strictly necessary ones). You may accept all, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences.
You may withdraw or modify your consent at any time by changing your cookie settings through your browser or using our cookie management tool.
6. How to Manage Cookies
Most browsers allow you to manage or delete cookies via settings. Below are links to cookie settings for popular browsers:
Note: Blocking cookies may impact your experience on our website.
7. Legal Basis for Processing (As per GDPR & Omani Law)
We process your cookie data based on:
Legitimate interest (for strictly necessary cookies)
Consent (for all other cookies as required by GDPR and Omani Electronic Transactions Law)
8. Data Transfers
Some of the third-party cookies used on our site may result in the transfer of data to countries outside Oman or the European Economic Area (EEA). We ensure all such transfers comply with relevant laws and are protected by adequate safeguards.
9. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. We encourage you to check this page periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:
AKG Hardware
๐ Rawabi Bosher Trading & Cont. Est SPC, Sultanate of Oman
๐ง info@akghardware.com
๐ +968 97 92 64 49