TECH TEAM CRITICAL: Google Tag Manager (GTM-KDMRP33V) must NOT fire any non-essential tags before cookie consent is obtained. Implement Google Consent Mode v2. Block all analytics, advertising, and marketing pixels until the user has affirmatively accepted the relevant cookie categories. This is a live regulatory requirement under UAE PDPL, KSA PDPL, Singapore PDPA, and for EU/UK visitors under ePrivacy Directive/PECR.
What Are Cookies & Similar Technologies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We also use related technologies including web beacons, pixel tags (including Meta Pixel, Google Ads conversion tags, LinkedIn Insight Tag), local storage objects, and advertising identifiers. All such technologies are covered by this Policy.
Cookie Categories
| Category | Purpose & Examples | Consent Required? | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Session management, security tokens, login authentication, CSRF protection, shopping cart. Examples: session cookies, security cookies. | No - essential | Session to 1 year |
| Functional / Preference | Language, region, and display preferences. Examples: language preference cookies. | Yes - opt-in | 1–2 years |
| Analytics / Performance | Understand Website usage. Examples: Google Analytics (GA4), Hotjar. Anonymised/aggregated where possible. | Yes - opt-in | Up to 2 years |
| Marketing / Advertising | Global advertising campaigns, retargeting, conversion tracking. Examples: Meta Pixel, Google Ads, LinkedIn Insight Tag. These support our worldwide advertising activity. | Yes - opt-in | Up to 2 years |
| Social Media | Content sharing on social networks. Examples: Twitter/X, LinkedIn, Instagram share buttons. | Yes - opt-in | Varies by platform |
Global Advertising Cookies
VAP Digital Media FZ LLC runs global advertising campaigns for Global Blockchain Show. Advertising cookies (including Meta Pixel and Google Ads conversion tracking) are placed only where you have consented to Marketing/Advertising cookies. If you reject marketing cookies, you will not receive targeted advertising from our campaigns, though you may still see non-personalised advertisements.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
On your first visit, a cookie consent banner will appear before any non-essential cookies fire. You may accept all, reject non-essential, or customise by category. You may update or withdraw your consent at any time via the Cookie Settings link in the footer of every page of the Website.
TECH TEAM: The Cookie Settings link must appear in the footer of every page and must reopen the cookie preference centre. Consent choices must take effect immediately. Consent records must be logged with timestamp, session identifier, and the version of the Cookie Policy in force at the time of consent.
Jurisdiction-specific consent standards: UAE PDPL - explicit opt-in consent required before non-essential cookies fire. KSA PDPL - consent required before personal data collection via cookies. HK PDPO - consent required for behavioural tracking cookies. SG PDPA - consent required before personal data collection. EU/UK visitors - ePrivacy Directive and UK PECR require consent before non-essential cookies fire.
Consent Records
We maintain records of all cookie consent choices with timestamp, session identifier, and policy version, in accordance with UAE PDPL consent documentation requirements.
Third-Party Cookie Controllers
Third-party services may set their own cookies. Key third parties include: Google (Analytics, Ads, Tag Manager), Meta (Facebook/Instagram Pixel), LinkedIn, HubSpot, payment processors. Their privacy policies govern their cookie usage.