Effective date: 24 October 2025
Data Controller: Volta Edge Consultancy
Contact / Data Protection Officer: privacy@voltaedge.ae
Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Volta Edge Consultancy (“Volta Edge”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website voltaedge.ae (the “Site”). It describes what cookies are, the types we use, the purposes they serve, and how you can control or disable them.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website.
They help the site function properly, remember your preferences, improve performance, and provide insights into how the site is used.
Cookies may be:
First-party cookies – set by us (Volta Edge).
Third-party cookies – set by service providers (e.g., analytics or marketing platforms) acting on our behalf.
Cookies can also be:
Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies – remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.
Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on our Site:
A. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation and security of our website.
They enable functions such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submission.
Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly.
Examples:
Session management cookies
Load balancing or security cookies
Legal basis: Legitimate interest (site functionality and security)
B. Analytics & Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our Site — which pages are most visited, how users navigate, and whether they encounter errors.
We use this information to improve content, structure, and usability.
Examples:
Google Analytics or similar analytics platforms
IP anonymization and aggregated usage statistics
Legal basis: Consent (where required)
C. Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences (such as language, region, or cookie settings) to enhance your browsing experience.
Examples:
Remembering your cookie consent choices
Retaining login or form preferences
Legal basis: Legitimate interest or consent, depending on function
D. Marketing & Targeting Cookies
We may use these cookies (or allow third parties to use them) to deliver relevant advertising and measure campaign effectiveness.
They may track your browsing across websites to build an interest profile.
Examples:
Google Ads remarketing tags
LinkedIn Insight Tag
Legal basis: Consent (you can opt in/out via the cookie banner)
Third-Party Cookies
Our Site may include cookies set by third-party providers, such as:
Analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity)
Marketing platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, Meta, or other advertising networks)
Embedded media (e.g., YouTube, Vimeo)
Third-party cookies are governed by the privacy policies of those providers.
We recommend reviewing their respective cookie notices for details on how they use data.
Managing Cookie Preferences
You have full control over cookies on your device. You can:
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Accept or reject cookies via our on-site cookie banner.
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Withdraw consent at any time by updating preferences in the cookie settings panel.
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Disable cookies manually in your browser settings.
How to manage cookies in your browser:
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Chrome: chrome://settings/cookies
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Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
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Edge: Settings → Site permissions → Cookies and site data
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Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Please note: disabling certain cookies may affect the website’s performance or functionality.
Data Retention
Cookies are stored for varying durations:
| Cookie Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Session cookies | Deleted when you close your browser |
| Persistent cookies | Typically 6–24 months (or as stated in the cookie banner) |
| Analytics summaries | Aggregated data may be retained up to 24 months |
We review cookies periodically to ensure data is retained only as long as necessary.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices.
When we make material updates, we will post the revised policy on this page with a new effective date and may notify you via banner or email if required by law.
Last updated: 24 October 2025
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or your privacy rights, please contact:
Data Protection Officer
Volta Edge Consultancy
privacy@voltaedge.ae