VOV Third-Party Cookies Policy for External Services

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Introduction

This Third-Party Cookies Policy explains how VOV by Sumea International uses cookies placed by trusted third-party service providers to support the functionality, security, performance and operation of its official websites.

This Policy applies to:

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

Third-party 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, where required, are activated only after obtaining valid user consent.

This Policy should be read together with the Cookie Policy, Privacy Policy and Cookie Settings.

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What Are Third-Party Cookies?

Third-party cookies are cookies created and managed by trusted external service providers whose technologies are integrated into the VOV websites.

These cookies may support website functionality, analytics, security, embedded content, customer communication and other operational services.

Third-party cookies operate independently from VOV’s own cookies and remain subject to the privacy and cookie practices of the respective third-party provider.

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Purpose of Third-Party Cookies

Third-party cookies help support various website functions and operational services, including:

Website analytics.
Performance monitoring.
Website security.
Embedded multimedia content.
Customer communication tools.
Technical website functionality.
Content delivery.
Error monitoring.
Website optimisation.
Service integration.

These cookies are used only where necessary for legitimate operational purposes or with user consent where required by applicable law.

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Information Processed

Depending on the service being used, third-party cookies may process limited technical and usage-related information, including:

Browser type.
Device information.
Operating system.
Website interaction data.
Session identifiers.
IP address where permitted.
Language preferences.
Referring website information.
Website performance metrics.
Cookie preference selections.

The information processed depends upon the specific third-party service integrated into the VOV websites.

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Third-Party Service Providers

VOV may integrate trusted third-party technologies that support the operation of its websites.

These services may include providers supporting:

Website hosting.
Website security.
Performance monitoring.
Website analytics.
Embedded media.
Customer communication.
Technical infrastructure.
Content delivery.
Operational services.

The integration of any third-party technology does not transfer ownership of user information to VOV beyond the purposes described in the applicable privacy documentation.

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User Consent

Where required under 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 cookies are activated only after users provide valid consent through the VOV Cookie Consent Notice.

Users may:

Accept third-party cookies.
Reject third-party cookies.
Modify their cookie preferences.
Withdraw consent at any time.

Declining third-party cookies may affect the availability or functionality of certain integrated website features.

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Managing Third-Party Cookies

Users may manage third-party cookies at any time through:

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

Users may choose to:

Enable third-party cookies.
Disable third-party cookies.
Update saved preferences.
Withdraw consent.
Save revised settings.

Changes normally apply to future website visits.

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Browser Controls

Most internet browsers allow users to control third-party cookies through browser settings.

Users may:

Block third-party cookies.
Delete existing cookies.
Restrict cookies from selected websites.
Receive notifications before cookies are stored.

Blocking third-party cookies may affect embedded services or certain website features.

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Data Protection

Where third-party cookies process personal information, VOV seeks to ensure that appropriate contractual and organisational safeguards are in place in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

Third-party providers remain responsible for the processing of information under their own privacy notices and legal obligations.

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Related Business Websites

VOV operates within a wider business ecosystem that includes:

https://www.sumeainternational.com/
https://www.sumeainternational.com/partners.html
https://www.sumeaworld.com/
https://burotec.biz/en/groupe-burotec/

These websites operate independently and maintain their own cookie policies, privacy notices and consent mechanisms.

Cookie preferences selected on VOV websites do not automatically apply to affiliated websites unless expressly stated.

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Policy Updates

VOV may revise this Third-Party Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in integrated technologies, operational practices, website functionality or applicable legal requirements.

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

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