This Cookies Policy explains how Expotal FZCO (“Expotal”, “we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website and digital platforms.

By accessing or using our website, you consent to the use of cookiesas described below.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, mobile) by websites you visit.

They help websites function properly, remember preferences, enhance user experience, and analyse behaviour.

We do NOT use cookies to store sensitive personal information such as financial data, passwords, or documents.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are required for the website to operate.

• Login & authentication
• Session management
• Page navigation
• Security enforcement
• Fraud prevention

Without these cookies, the platform may not function.

2.2 Performance & Analytics Cookies

Used to understand how visitors use our platform.

• Google Analytics
• Other analytics tools

Data is aggregated and anonymous. We do NOT personally identify users.

2.3 Functionality Cookies

These store user preferences such as:

• Language settings
• Last visited page
• UX preferences

They do not track activity outside Expotal.

2.4 Marketing / Third-Party Cookies

Used for:

• Measuring campaign performance
• Showing relevant ads (if enabled later)
• Avoiding duplicate ads

We do NOT sell cookie data to advertisers or third parties.

3. Third-Party Services

Some cookies are placed by integrated third-party partners such as:

• Analytics platforms
• KYC / identity verification services
• Payment / escrow providers
• Security systems
• Cloud hosting providers

These partners operate under their own cookie and privacy policies.

Expotal is NOT responsible for:

• tracking performed by third-party systems
• data handling by external tools
• technical errors, cookies, or breaches caused by them

This clause protects you legally from liabilities caused by Google, AWS, Tazapay, Bureau Veritas, etc.

4. Cookie Consent

Upon first visit, a cookie banner may appear with options:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Customize preferences

Essential cookies cannot be turned off because they are required for the platform to function.

5. How to Disable Cookies (User Control)

You may disable or delete cookies via browser settings:

• Chrome
• Safari
• Firefox
• Edge

Disabling certain cookies may affect website performance or limit functionality.

Expotal is not responsible for poor experience caused by user-disabled cookies.

6. Data Retention

Cookie retention depends on type:

• Session cookies — deleted when browser closes
• Persistent cookies — expire after predefined duration

We do not store sensitive data or browsing history inside cookies.

7. No Legal or Financial Responsibility

Expotal is NOT liable for:

• third-party cookie breaches
• browser vulnerabilities
• device-level malware
• unauthorized access to user devices
• misconfigured browser settings

Device security remains the user's responsibility.

8. Updates to This Cookies Policy

Expotal may update this Cookies Policy due to:

• legal requirements
• security enhancements
• platform upgrades
• new system integrations

The “Last Updated” date always reflects the latest version.

9. Contact

For questions or cookie-related requests:

📧 support@expotal.com