VOV Essential Cookies Policy for Secure Website Access

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Introduction

This Essential Cookies Policy explains how VOV by Sumea International uses essential cookies to support the secure and reliable operation of its official websites. Essential cookies enable core website functions and are required to provide users with access to requested services.

This Policy applies to:

https://vov.ae/
https://vovinternational.com/en

Essential cookies are processed in accordance with the applicable laws of the United Arab Emirates, including the UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data (PDPL), Federal Decree-Law No. 14 of 2023 Concerning Modern Technology-Based Trade, Federal Decree-Law No. 15 of 2020 on Consumer Protection (as amended), applicable Electronic Transactions legislation, and other applicable laws and regulations of the United Arab Emirates applicable in United Arab Emirates (UAE) and are limited to purposes necessary for website functionality, security and service delivery.

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What Are Essential Cookies?

Essential cookies are technical cookies that allow the VOV websites to function correctly. These cookies are automatically placed on a user’s device when accessing the website because they are required for the operation, security and administration of the Platform.

Unlike optional cookies, essential cookies do not require user consent where consent exemptions are recognised under applicable law because they are strictly necessary to provide the services requested by the user.

These cookies are not used for advertising, profiling or behavioural marketing purposes.

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Purpose of Essential Cookies

Essential cookies support the fundamental operation of the VOV websites by enabling:

Secure website access.
Session management.
Page navigation.
User authentication where applicable.
Form submission.
Website security.
Consent preference retention.
Load balancing.
Fraud prevention.
Request routing.
System stability.
Error prevention.

Without these cookies, important parts of the website may not function correctly.

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Automatic Activation

Essential cookies are automatically activated whenever a user accesses:

https://vov.ae/
https://vovinternational.com/en

These cookies remain active only for the duration necessary to support the required website functions.

Because these cookies are technically necessary, they cannot normally be disabled through the VOV Cookie Settings page.

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Information Processed

Essential cookies may process limited technical information necessary for website operation, including:

Session identifiers.
Browser configuration.
Device information.
Security tokens.
Authentication status.
Language preferences required for website operation.
Cookie consent status.
Network request information.

This information is processed solely for operational and security purposes.

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Security Functions

Essential cookies play an important role in protecting the integrity and security of the VOV websites.

These cookies assist in:

Preventing unauthorised access.
Maintaining secure user sessions.
Detecting suspicious activity.
Supporting authentication processes.
Protecting website forms.
Preserving system integrity.
Reducing security risks.
Ensuring reliable service delivery.

These activities are carried out in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

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Storage Duration

Some essential cookies exist only while a browsing session remains active and are automatically deleted when the browser is closed.

Other essential cookies may remain on the user’s device for a limited period where necessary to maintain security, consent records or operational continuity.

Retention periods are determined according to technical necessity and applicable legal requirements.

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User Control

Essential cookies cannot normally be disabled through the website’s cookie preference centre because they are required for the proper operation of the website.

Users may choose to block cookies through their browser settings; however, doing so may result in:

Website features becoming unavailable.
Interrupted browsing sessions.
Login failures.
Reduced website performance.
Inability to submit forms.
Restricted access to secure areas.
Unexpected website errors.

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Internal Processing

Essential cookies are processed only within controlled operational environments used to deliver VOV website services.

Access to information processed through these cookies is limited to authorised systems, authorised personnel and approved service providers where required for operational purposes.

Appropriate administrative, organisational and technical safeguards are implemented to protect the information processed through these cookies.

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Third-Party Infrastructure

Certain essential website functions may rely upon trusted infrastructure providers that support website hosting, security, network delivery or operational services.

Where third-party infrastructure is used, processing is carried out under appropriate contractual arrangements and in accordance with the applicable laws of the United Arab Emirates, including the UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data (PDPL), Federal Decree-Law No. 14 of 2023 Concerning Modern Technology-Based Trade, Federal Decree-Law No. 15 of 2020 on Consumer Protection (as amended), applicable Electronic Transactions legislation, and other applicable laws and regulations of the United Arab Emirates applicable in United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Third-party providers are permitted to process information only for authorised operational purposes.

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Relationship with Other Cookie Categories

Essential cookies operate independently from optional cookie categories.

Unlike analytics, marketing, advertising or preference cookies, essential cookies remain active because they are required to provide secure website functionality.

Users may manage optional cookie categories through:

https://vov.ae/en/cookie-settings

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Policy Updates

VOV may revise this Essential Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in website functionality, security practices, operational requirements or applicable legal obligations.

The most recent version will always be published on the official VOV website.

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