CookiePolicy
Comprehensive information about how we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, in compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and ePrivacy regulations
Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Tatweer for Information and Communication Technology ('Tatweer', 'we', 'us', or 'our') uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website https://tatweer.iq ('Website').
Legal Basis for Using Cookies
We use cookies based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: You have given clear consent for non-essential cookies through our cookie banner
- Legitimate Interest: Essential cookies are necessary for the website's basic functionality
- Legal Obligation: Some cookies help us comply with legal and regulatory requirements
- Contract: Certain cookies enable us to provide services you've requested
This policy complies with the EU ePrivacy Directive, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and Iraqi data protection regulations.
This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
1. What Are Cookies & How Do They Work
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device when you visit a website. They contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive and allow the website to recognize your device and remember certain information about your preferences or past actions.
How Cookies Work
When you visit our website, we may place a number of cookies on your device. Each time you visit our website again, the cookies stored on your device are sent back to our website or to another website that recognizes that cookie. This allows us to recognize your device and provide you with a personalized experience.
Types of Cookie Technology
HTTP Cookies
Traditional cookies stored in your browser, used for session management and personalization
Web Beacons (Pixels)
Small graphic images embedded in web pages or emails that track user behavior
Local Storage
HTML5 technology that stores data locally in your browser with no expiration date
Session Storage
Temporary storage that is cleared when you close your browser tab
Session vs Persistent Cookies
Session Cookies
Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. Used for essential functions like maintaining your logged-in state.
Persistent Cookies
Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. Used to remember preferences and improve user experience over multiple visits.
2. Cookie Categories We Use
We use different categories of cookies for various purposes. You can control non-essential cookies through our cookie preference center.
Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.
You cannot opt-out of these cookies as they are essential for the website to work properly.
- Session management and authentication
- Security and fraud prevention
- Load balancing and performance
- Language and accessibility preferences
- Cookie consent preferences
Duration: Session or up to 1 year
Analytics & Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve website performance and user experience.
We use these cookies to:
- Measure website traffic and usage patterns
- Identify popular pages and content
- Detect and diagnose technical problems
- Test new features and designs
- Analyze user behavior to improve services
We use Google Analytics with anonymized IP addresses to protect your privacy.
Duration: Up to 26 months
You can opt-out of these cookies through our cookie settings or by installing browser extensions like Google Analytics Opt-out.
Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences, language selection, and customized settings.
- Remember your language preference
- Store your theme selection (light/dark mode)
- Save form data for convenience
- Remember video player settings
- Enable interactive features and tools
Duration: Up to 12 months
Disabling these cookies may result in less personalized experience and some features may not function properly.
Marketing & Advertising Cookies
These cookies track your online activity to help advertisers deliver more relevant advertising or to limit how many times you see an ad. They may also be used to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
We currently do not use marketing or advertising cookies on our website.
If we decide to use marketing cookies in the future, we will update this policy and seek your explicit consent before placing such cookies on your device.
Social Media Cookies
These cookies are set by social media platforms we have integrated on our website (e.g., LinkedIn, Twitter) to enable you to share content with your friends and networks.
We currently do not use social media cookies on our website.
If enabled, these cookies may track your browsing activity across different websites and build a profile of your interests.
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember choices you make to give you a more personalized experience.
- Your selected language (English, Arabic, Kurdish)
- Theme preferences (light or dark mode)
- Layout and display settings
- Accessibility settings
- Region and location preferences
Duration: Up to 12 months
3. Detailed Cookie List
Below is a detailed list of cookies we use on our website, including their purpose, duration, and type.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
cookie_consent | Tatweer (First-party) | Stores your cookie consent preferences to remember your choices | 1 year | Essential |
session_id | Tatweer (First-party) | Maintains your session state and authentication across pages | Session (until browser closes) | Essential |
i18n_locale | Tatweer (First-party) | Remembers your selected language (English, Arabic, or Kurdish) | 1 year | Preference |
theme_mode | Tatweer (First-party) | Stores your theme preference (light or dark mode) | 1 year | Preference |
_ga | Google Analytics (Third-party) | Distinguishes unique users and tracks website usage (anonymized) | 2 years | Analytics |
_gid | Google Analytics (Third-party) | Distinguishes users and tracks session information | 24 hours | Analytics |
_gat | Google Analytics (Third-party) | Throttles request rate to limit data collection | 1 minute | Analytics |
This list is updated regularly. Some cookies may be added or removed based on website functionality changes.
4. Third-Party Cookies & Services
We use carefully selected third-party services that may place cookies on your device. These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie policies.
Google Analytics
Google LLC
Purpose: Website analytics and performance measurement with anonymized data
Cookies Used: _ga, _gid, _gat
Data Shared: Anonymized IP address, page views, session duration, browser type
You can control third-party cookies through your browser settings or by visiting the third party's opt-out page. We do not have control over third-party cookies and recommend reviewing their privacy policies.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites and services. Their use of cookies is governed by their own cookie policies.
We do not sell personal data collected through cookies to third parties for marketing purposes.
5. How to Manage & Control Cookies
You have several options to control and manage cookies on your device:
Cookie Preference Center
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through our cookie preference center. Click the 'Cookie Settings' button in our website footer or the cookie banner to:
- Accept or reject non-essential cookies
- Enable or disable specific cookie categories
- Review which cookies are currently active
- Update your preferences at any time
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
Google Chrome
Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data > See all cookies and site data. You can block all cookies, block third-party cookies, or delete specific cookies.
Learn MoreMozilla Firefox
Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data. Choose 'Delete cookies and site data when Firefox is closed' or manage exceptions.
Learn MoreApple Safari
Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data. You can remove all website data or remove data for selected websites.
Learn MoreMicrosoft Edge
Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data. You can block all cookies or allow from certain sites.
Learn MoreMobile Devices
iOS (iPhone/iPad): Settings > Safari > Block All Cookies or Clear History and Website Data
Android: Chrome app > Settings > Site settings > Cookies > Block third-party cookies or Clear browsing data
Do Not Track (DNT) Signals
We respect Do Not Track (DNT) signals. When you enable DNT in your browser settings, we will not place non-essential cookies on your device and will respect your tracking preferences.
Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect your experience on our website:
- Some features may not function properly or at all
- You may need to re-enter information or preferences on each visit
- Personalized content and settings will not be saved
- Website performance analytics will be limited
- Security features may be compromised
Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function. Disabling all cookies will prevent you from using our website effectively.
6. Cookie Consent & Your Choices
We respect your right to control cookies on your device and provide transparent choices about cookie usage.
How Cookie Consent Works
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies - Gives consent for all cookie categories
- Reject all non-essential cookies - Only essential cookies will be used
- Customize settings - Choose which cookie categories to enable
- Learn more - Read this Cookie Policy for detailed information
Granular Cookie Control
Our cookie preference center allows you to enable or disable specific cookie categories:
- Essential Cookies - Always active (required for website functionality)
- Analytics Cookies - Optional (helps us improve the website)
- Functionality Cookies - Optional (enhances your experience)
- Marketing Cookies - Optional (not currently used)
How We Store Your Consent
Your cookie consent choices are stored in an essential cookie called 'cookie_consent' for 12 months. This cookie remembers your preferences so you don't have to make the same choice on every visit.
After 12 months, we will ask for your consent again to ensure your preferences are still current.
Withdrawing Consent
You can withdraw your cookie consent at any time by:
- Clicking 'Cookie Settings' in the website footer
- Accessing the cookie preference center from any page
- Clearing your browser cookies (this will reset your preferences)
- Contacting us at privacy{'@'}tatweer.iq
When you withdraw consent, we will stop placing non-essential cookies on your device, but essential cookies will remain active to ensure the website continues to function.
7. Your Privacy Rights Regarding Cookies
Under GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy regulations, you have specific rights regarding data collected through cookies.
GDPR Rights (EU Residents)
Right to Access
Request information about cookies placed on your device and data collected
Right to Object
Object to the use of cookies, particularly for analytics and marketing purposes
Right to Erasure
Request deletion of data collected through cookies (subject to legal obligations)
Right to Data Portability
Receive cookie-collected data in a structured, machine-readable format
Right to Withdraw Consent
Withdraw your cookie consent at any time through our cookie settings
Right to Lodge a Complaint
File a complaint with your local data protection authority regarding cookie practices
CCPA Rights (California Residents)
Right to Know
Know what personal information is collected through cookies and how it's used
Right to Opt-Out
Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell cookie data)
Right to Delete
Request deletion of personal information collected via cookies
Right to Non-Discrimination
Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights
To exercise your rights, please contact us at privacy@tatweer.iq or use our cookie preference center. We will respond to your request within 30 days (GDPR) or 45 days (CCPA).
8. International Data Transfers via Cookies
Some cookies may transfer data to servers located outside Iraq, including the European Union and United States.
Third-Party Service Transfers
When you consent to analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics), your anonymized data may be transferred to and processed in:
- United States (Google Analytics servers)
- European Union (backup and redundancy servers)
- Other countries where our service providers operate
Data Transfer Safeguards
We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
- Data Processing Agreements with all third-party service providers
- Anonymization and pseudonymization of data where possible
- Regular security assessments of data transfer processes
For EU to US data transfers, we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses and ensure our service providers comply with GDPR requirements.
9. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our cookie practices.
How We Notify You
- Updating the 'Last Updated' date at the top of this policy
- Displaying a notice on our website for significant changes
- Requesting renewed consent through our cookie banner if required
- Sending email notifications to registered users for material changes
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and protect your privacy.
Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy, unless the changes require renewed consent.
For material changes that affect your rights or significantly alter our cookie practices, we will seek your explicit consent before implementing the changes.
10. Contact Us About Cookies
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, wish to exercise your rights, or need assistance with cookie settings, please contact us:
Company
Tatweer for Information and Communication Technology
Address
Baghdad, Iraq
Phone
+964 780 240 6090Website
https://tatweer.iqData Protection & Cookie Inquiries
For cookie-related questions, you can reach our privacy team at privacy@tatweer.iq
We will respond to all cookie-related inquiries within 30 days.
We welcome your feedback on our cookie practices and are committed to transparency and respecting your privacy choices.