Cookie Policy
Cookie Policy
Effective Date: March 25, 2026 Last Updated: March 25, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Mukaab Skyscraper (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on mukaabskyscraper.com (the “Site”), what types of cookies we use, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide information to site owners, and enhance user experience.
Cookies can be “session” cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser, or “persistent” cookies, which remain on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them manually.
Cookies can be set by the website you are visiting (“first-party cookies”) or by third parties whose services are integrated into the website (“third-party cookies”).
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the Site to function and cannot be switched off. They are typically set in response to actions you take, such as setting your cookie consent preferences. Without these cookies, the Site cannot function properly.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cc_consent | mukaabskyscraper.com | Stores your cookie consent preferences (analytics and advertising choices) | 12 months | First-party |
2.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of the Site. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular and how visitors move around the Site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous.
These cookies are set only after you provide consent through our cookie consent banner.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. Included in each page request and used to calculate visitor, session, and campaign data. | 2 years | Third-party |
| ga[ID] | Google Analytics 4 | Used to persist session state. Contains a unique identifier for the GA4 property. | 2 years | Third-party |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited. Used to distinguish users. | 24 hours | Third-party |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Used to throttle the request rate to Google Analytics, limiting data collection on high-traffic sites. | 1 minute | Third-party |
2.3 Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used by Google AdSense and Google’s advertising network to serve advertisements that are relevant to your interests. They may track your browsing behavior across websites to build an interest profile and show relevant ads on other sites.
These cookies are set only after you provide consent through our cookie consent banner.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| __gads | Google AdSense | Measures interactions with ads displayed on the Site, preventing the same ads from being shown repeatedly. | 13 months | Third-party |
| __gpi | Google Publisher Ads | Used to serve ads on publisher websites within Google’s ad network. | 13 months | Third-party |
| _gcl_au | Google AdSense | Used to store and track conversions. Helps attribute ad interactions to subsequent actions. | 90 days | Third-party |
| IDE | Google DoubleClick | Used to serve targeted advertisements across Google’s ad network based on browsing behavior. | 13 months | Third-party |
| NID | Stores visitor preferences and information to customize ads on Google properties. | 6 months | Third-party | |
| DSID | Used to identify a signed-in user on non-Google sites to respect ad personalization preferences. | 2 weeks | Third-party | |
| 1P_JAR | Gathers website statistics and tracks conversion rates for Google ads. | 1 month | Third-party | |
| CONSENT | Tracks the user’s consent to Google services. | 20 years | Third-party | |
| DV | Used for advertising purposes and to provide relevance through ad tracking. | Session | Third-party |
3. Google Consent Mode v2
The Site implements Google Consent Mode v2 to manage cookies in compliance with privacy regulations, including the GDPR and ePrivacy Directive. This system works as follows:
3.1 Default State
When you first visit the Site, all non-essential cookies are blocked by default. The following consent signals are set to “denied”:
- ad_storage: Controls whether advertising cookies can be set.
- ad_user_data: Controls whether user data can be sent to Google for advertising purposes.
- ad_personalization: Controls whether data can be used for ad personalization.
- analytics_storage: Controls whether analytics cookies can be set.
3.2 Consent Banner
A cookie consent banner appears at the bottom of the page, offering three options:
- Accept All: Grants consent for all cookie categories. All Google tags function fully.
- Reject Non-Essential: Denies consent for analytics and advertising cookies. Only essential cookies are used.
- Manage Preferences: Opens a detailed panel where you can individually toggle analytics and advertising cookies.
3.3 Consent Persistence
Your consent preferences are stored in your browser’s localStorage under the key “cc_consent.” On subsequent visits, your preferences are automatically restored without showing the consent banner again.
3.4 Changing Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Clearing your browser’s localStorage for mukaabskyscraper.com.
- Deleting all cookies from mukaabskyscraper.com in your browser settings.
- Using your browser’s private/incognito mode for a fresh session.
4. Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use the following technologies:
4.1 Web Beacons (Pixel Tags)
Small transparent images embedded in web pages or emails that allow us to track whether content has been accessed. Google AdSense and Google Analytics may use web beacons in conjunction with cookies.
4.2 Local Storage
We use localStorage (a browser feature) to store your cookie consent preferences. Unlike cookies, localStorage data is not sent to the server with each request and has no expiration date unless explicitly cleared.
4.3 JavaScript Tags
Google Analytics and Google AdSense use JavaScript tags to collect data. These tags execute in your browser and communicate with Google’s servers.
5. Managing Cookies in Your Browser
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can:
- View cookies: See what cookies are stored on your device.
- Delete cookies: Remove some or all stored cookies.
- Block cookies: Prevent websites from setting cookies.
- Allow exceptions: Allow cookies from specific sites while blocking others.
Browser-Specific Instructions:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site data
Note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of the Site and other websites you visit.
6. Impact of Cookie Choices
6.1 If You Accept All Cookies
All site features function normally. Analytics data helps us improve the Site. You may see personalized advertisements relevant to your interests.
6.2 If You Reject Non-Essential Cookies
The Site functions normally for content consumption. We cannot collect analytics data to improve the Site. Advertisements will be generic (not personalized to your interests) but will still appear. Google tags operate in limited mode, collecting only aggregated, non-identifying signals.
6.3 If You Block All Cookies
Essential site functionality may be affected. Your consent preferences cannot be saved, so you may see the consent banner on every visit.
7. Third-Party Cookie Policies
For more information about how third parties use cookies:
- Google Analytics: How Google Uses Information
- Google AdSense: Google Advertising Cookies
- Google Privacy: Google Privacy Policy
- Cloudflare: Cloudflare Cookie Policy
8. Data Retention and Cookie Lifecycles
8.1 How Long We Keep Cookie Data
Different cookies have different retention periods, as detailed in the tables above. Essential cookies are retained for 12 months to maintain your consent preferences without requiring repeated interaction with the consent banner. Analytics cookies are retained by Google for up to 2 years, after which they expire and are automatically deleted from your device. Advertising cookies have varying retention periods from session-only to 20 years, depending on the specific cookie and its function within Google’s advertising infrastructure.
8.2 Server-Side Data Retention
Data collected through cookies and transmitted to third-party servers (Google Analytics, Google AdSense) is subject to those third parties’ data retention policies. Google Analytics data is retained for a default period of 26 months, after which it is automatically deleted from Google’s servers. We have configured our Google Analytics property to use this default retention period. Aggregated and anonymized data may be retained indefinitely by Google for service improvement purposes.
8.3 Clearing Your Cookie Data
You can delete cookies stored on your device at any time through your browser settings. Clearing cookies will remove all stored preferences, including your consent choices, requiring you to interact with the consent banner on your next visit. Clearing cookies does not delete data that has already been transmitted to and stored on third-party servers — to request deletion of that data, you must contact the relevant third party directly using the links provided in Section 7.
9. International Data Transfers
9.1 Transfer Mechanisms
Data collected through analytics and advertising cookies may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence, including the United States, where Google’s servers are located. These transfers are conducted in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, Google relies on Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission and other applicable safeguards to ensure adequate protection of personal data transferred internationally.
9.2 Adequacy and Safeguards
We have assessed the data protection practices of our third-party cookie providers and determined that they maintain appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the data collected through cookies on our Site. These measures include encryption of data in transit and at rest, access controls limiting who can access collected data, and regular security audits.
10. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children through cookies or any other means. If you believe that a child under 16 has provided personal data through our Site, please contact us immediately at info@mukaabskyscraper.com, and we will take steps to delete such data.
Our cookie consent mechanism requires affirmative action (clicking “Accept All” or toggling individual preferences) that implies the capacity to provide informed consent. We rely on this mechanism, combined with the informational nature of our content, to ensure that cookie consent is provided by individuals with the legal capacity to do so.
11. Your Rights Under Data Protection Law
11.1 European Economic Area, United Kingdom, and Swiss Users
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the UK GDPR, and the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection, you have the right to access personal data collected through cookies, the right to request rectification of inaccurate data, the right to request erasure of your data (“right to be forgotten”), the right to restrict processing of your data, the right to data portability, and the right to object to processing based on legitimate interests.
To exercise these rights in relation to data collected through our cookies, please contact us at info@mukaabskyscraper.com. For data held by Google through Analytics or AdSense cookies, you may exercise your rights directly with Google through their privacy tools at myaccount.google.com.
11.2 California Users
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents have the right to know what personal information is collected through cookies, the right to delete personal information, the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information, and the right to non-discrimination for exercising these rights.
Our use of advertising cookies may constitute “sharing” of personal information under the CCPA/CPRA. You can opt out of advertising cookies through our cookie consent banner by selecting “Reject Non-Essential” or by managing your preferences to disable the advertising category.
12. Cookie Policy for Specific Site Features
12.1 Search Functionality
The Site’s search functionality does not set additional cookies beyond those listed in this policy. Search queries are processed client-side or through standard page requests that are captured by existing analytics cookies if consent has been granted.
12.2 Embedded Content
Some pages on the Site may embed content from third-party platforms (such as YouTube videos or social media posts). These embeds may set their own cookies subject to the respective platform’s cookie policy. We implement privacy-enhanced embedding modes where available to minimize third-party cookie setting without explicit user interaction.
12.3 Newsletter and Email
If you subscribe to email communications from Mukaab Skyscraper, the email service provider may use tracking pixels and cookies to measure email open rates and click-through rates. These tracking mechanisms are governed by the email service provider’s privacy policy and are separate from the cookies described in this policy.
13. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Material changes to this policy — such as the addition of new cookie categories, changes to third-party providers, or modifications to consent mechanisms — will be communicated through a prominent notice on the Site or by displaying the cookie consent banner again to collect updated consent.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Mukaab Skyscraper Operated by The Vanderbilt Portfolio AG Email: info@mukaabskyscraper.com Website: https://mukaabskyscraper.com/
For information about how we handle personal data generally, please see our Privacy Policy. For our terms governing site use, see our Terms of Service.