This Policy forms part of our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions. By continuing to use the Platform, you agree to our use of cookies in accordance with this Policy.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (phone, browser, tablet, etc.) when you visit a website or use an application.
They allow us to recognize your browser or device on subsequent visits, improve your experience, and provide more relevant services.
We may also use similar technologies such as local storage, in-app SDKs, and anonymous device identifiers. All of these are referred to collectively in this Policy as "cookies".
2. Why do we use cookies?
We use cookies for the following purposes, in line with Roundz’s role as a digital platform for organized group saving:
- Strictly necessary cookies
- Enabling you to sign in and access your account.
- Maintaining basic security settings.
- Ensuring that core pages and features work properly (e.g., navigation, content loading, managing your saving circles, etc.).
- Functional cookies
- Remembering your preferred language (Arabic/English).
- Remembering certain interface choices to make the Platform easier to use on your next visits.
- Analytics / performance cookies
- Understanding how visitors and users interact with the Platform (number of visits, most visited pages, time spent, etc.).
- Improving performance and user experience.
- We may use third-party analytics tools while seeking not to use such data to directly identify you unless it is associated with your account as permitted under our Privacy Policy.
- Marketing cookies (if and when used)
- Showing promotional content or advertisements about Roundz only on other platforms (such as social networks or ad networks).
- Measuring the effectiveness of our campaigns.
We do not sell your data to third parties. We use cookies only to operate, improve, and lawfully promote Roundz services.
3. Third-party cookies
We may allow certain trusted third parties to place cookies on our website or within the app, such as:
- Analytics providers
- Digital marketing service providers
- Cookie consent / preference management tools
Their use of cookies is subject to their own privacy policies in addition to this Policy. We seek to ensure that such use is compatible with applicable laws in the United Arab Emirates and with the nature of Roundz’s activities.
4. How can you manage cookies?
You have several options to control cookies:
- Browser settings
- You can delete cookies stored on your device.
- You can configure your browser to reject some or all types of cookies.
- Disabling certain cookies may cause parts of the website or app (especially strictly necessary cookies) not to function properly.
- Device / operating system settings
- Many devices (especially smartphones) allow you to manage advertising identifiers and reduce cross-app tracking.
- Cookie consent tools (if provided on the Platform)
- We may provide a cookie preferences center where you can accept or reject specific categories of cookies (e.g., accept strictly necessary only, reject marketing cookies).
By continuing to use the website or app while your settings allow cookies, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Policy.
5. Retention periods
The length of time a cookie stays on your device varies depending on its type and purpose:
- Session cookies: deleted automatically when you close your browser or app.
- Persistent cookies: remain for a longer defined period (e.g., days or months), or until you delete them manually using your settings.
We aim to use reasonable retention periods that are proportionate to the purpose of each cookie.
6. Relationship with the Privacy Policy
Cookies are not always personal data by themselves. However, they may become personal data when they are linked to a specific user or account on Roundz.
Accordingly:
- You should read this Policy together with our Privacy Policy; and
- If there is any inconsistency, the Privacy Policy will prevail regarding the processing of personal data.
7. Changes to this Cookies Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time to reflect:
- Technical changes to the Platform
- Changes in applicable laws and regulations
- New features or services that require different types of cookies
Any updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Platform after such updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy.
8. Contact us
If you have any questions about this Policy or our use of cookies, you can contact us via:
- Official email: support@roundz.ae
- Or through the “Contact Us” form on the Roundz website
