Cookie Policy
Effective Date: 05 May 2022
1. Introduction
Welcome to D Sites.
This Cookie Policy explains how D Sites uses cookies and similar technologies across our websites, client portals, applications, products, and services. The purpose of this policy is to provide clear information regarding the types of cookies we use, why we use them, how they function, and the choices available to you regarding their use.
By accessing or using any website, application, platform, or online service operated by D Sites, you acknowledge that cookies may be stored on your device in accordance with this Cookie Policy unless you have disabled them through your browser or applicable consent preferences where available.
This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
2. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are downloaded and stored on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other internet connected device when you visit a website.
Cookies allow websites to recognize your device, remember your preferences, improve functionality, enhance security, analyze website performance, and provide a more personalized browsing experience.
Cookies do not typically contain information that directly identifies an individual. However, certain information collected through cookies may become associated with personal information if you choose to provide it through account registration, purchases, support requests, or other interactions with D Sites.
3. Why We Use Cookies
D Sites uses cookies for several legitimate business purposes including but not limited to:
Providing secure access to customer accounts.
Maintaining login sessions.
Remembering user preferences and settings.
Delivering requested services efficiently.
Improving website functionality.
Enhancing website performance.
Protecting against fraud and unauthorized access.
Monitoring system reliability.
Understanding website traffic and visitor behavior.
Improving customer experience.
Supporting billing and subscription services.
Monitoring abuse and cybersecurity incidents.
Complying with applicable legal and regulatory obligations.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our websites and services.
Without these cookies, many website functions cannot operate correctly.
These cookies may be used to:
Authenticate users.
Maintain secure sessions.
Protect customer accounts.
Enable shopping cart functionality.
Complete online purchases.
Process billing transactions.
Provide secure access to client portals.
Prevent fraudulent activity.
Support website security.
These cookies cannot generally be disabled because they are necessary for the operation of our services.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow us to remember choices you make in order to improve your experience.
These cookies may remember:
Language preferences.
Regional settings.
Account preferences.
Dashboard customization.
Previously entered information.
Accessibility settings.
Customer support preferences.
Functional cookies help provide a more personalized and convenient experience.
Performance Cookies
Performance cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our websites.
These cookies collect anonymous or aggregated information regarding:
Pages visited.
Navigation patterns.
Loading times.
System performance.
Website errors.
Visitor interactions.
Popular content.
Technical issues.
The information collected allows us to continuously improve our websites and services.
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us measure website usage and understand visitor behavior.
Information collected may include:
Number of visitors.
Traffic sources.
Session duration.
Device information.
Operating systems.
Browser types.
Referral websites.
General geographic regions.
User interactions.
This information helps us improve usability, website performance, products, and customer experience.
Security Cookies
Security cookies assist in protecting our infrastructure and customers against malicious activity.
These cookies may be used for:
Authentication.
Session validation.
Spam prevention.
Bot detection.
Brute force attack prevention.
Distributed denial of service mitigation.
Account protection.
Fraud detection.
Abuse monitoring.
Risk assessment.
These cookies play an essential role in maintaining a secure environment.
Preference Cookies
Preference cookies remember choices made by users so they do not need to be entered repeatedly.
Examples include:
Theme preferences.
Interface settings.
Regional selections.
Notification preferences.
Remembered login preferences where appropriate.
Marketing Cookies
From time to time D Sites may use marketing or advertising cookies to better understand marketing performance and customer interests.
These cookies may be used to:
Measure campaign effectiveness.
Understand visitor interests.
Improve advertising relevance.
Limit repeated advertisements.
Measure conversions.
Support remarketing activities.
Where required by applicable law, marketing cookies will only be used after obtaining the appropriate user consent.
5. First Party Cookies
First party cookies are cookies placed directly by D Sites.
These cookies are primarily used for:
Website functionality.
Account authentication.
Security.
Performance optimization.
Customer preferences.
Billing systems.
Customer portal operations.
These cookies are managed directly by D Sites.
6. Third Party Cookies
Certain pages or services may integrate trusted third party services that place their own cookies.
These providers may include:
Payment gateways.
Website analytics providers.
Cloud infrastructure providers.
Security and fraud prevention services.
Content delivery networks.
Customer communication platforms.
Live chat providers.
Video hosting platforms.
Embedded content providers.
Social media integrations.
Each third party is responsible for its own privacy and cookie practices.
D Sites does not control cookies placed by third parties.
Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies and cookie policies of those third party providers.
7. Information Collected Through Cookies
Depending on the cookie type, information collected may include:
Internet Protocol address.
Browser information.
Device identifiers.
Operating system.
Session identifiers.
Pages visited.
Navigation behavior.
Website interactions.
Referring websites.
Time spent on pages.
Date and time of visits.
Login status.
Customer preferences.
Performance metrics.
Security events.
General geographic location.
Anonymous analytics information.
8. Legal Basis for Using Cookies
Where applicable under relevant privacy legislation, D Sites relies on one or more legal bases for the use of cookies.
These may include:
Your consent.
Performance of a contract.
Compliance with legal obligations.
Protection of legitimate business interests.
Protection against fraud and cybersecurity threats.
Provision of requested services.
Improvement of customer experience.
9. Cookie Duration
Cookies may remain on your device for different periods.
Session Cookies
Session cookies exist only while your browser remains open.
They are automatically deleted when your browsing session ends.
Persistent Cookies
Persistent cookies remain stored after your browser is closed.
They remain until:
Their expiration date is reached.
They are manually deleted.
Browser settings remove them.
They are otherwise removed by your device or browser.
10. Managing Cookie Preferences
Most web browsers allow users to manage cookie preferences.
You may choose to:
Accept all cookies.
Reject all cookies.
Delete existing cookies.
Block specific categories of cookies.
Receive notifications before cookies are stored.
Configure browser privacy settings.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality and limit access to some features, customer portals, account management tools, billing systems, and online services.
11. Browser Controls
Most modern browsers provide built in cookie management options.
You can generally:
Delete stored cookies.
Block future cookies.
Allow cookies only from trusted websites.
Block third party cookies.
Automatically delete cookies when the browser closes.
Refer to your browser documentation for detailed instructions specific to your browser version.
12. Do Not Track Signals
Some web browsers transmit Do Not Track signals.
Currently there is no universally accepted standard governing how websites should respond to these signals.
Accordingly, D Sites may continue operating as described in this Cookie Policy unless otherwise required by applicable law.
13. International Data Processing
Because D Sites provides services to customers worldwide, information collected through cookies may be processed in various countries where we operate or where our trusted service providers maintain infrastructure.
Appropriate safeguards are implemented where required to protect personal information during international data transfers.
14. Data Security
D Sites implements administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect information collected through cookies.
These measures may include:
Encryption.
Access controls.
Continuous monitoring.
Network security systems.
Threat detection technologies.
Security auditing.
Incident response procedures.
Employee confidentiality obligations.
Although reasonable safeguards are maintained, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
15. Children’s Privacy
Our websites and services are not directed toward children.
We do not knowingly use cookies to collect personal information from children in violation of applicable laws.
If you believe that a child has provided personal information through our websites, please contact us so appropriate action can be taken.
16. Changes to This Cookie Policy
D Sites reserves the right to modify this Cookie Policy at any time to reflect changes in:
Applicable laws.
Regulatory requirements.
Technology.
Business operations.
Website functionality.
Security practices.
Customer services.
Material changes will become effective upon publication of the updated Cookie Policy unless otherwise required by applicable law.
Users are encouraged to review this policy periodically.
17. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, our use of cookies, or your privacy related inquiries concerning cookies, please contact D Sites at:
Email: info@dsites.pk
We will make reasonable efforts to respond to your inquiry in accordance with applicable laws and our internal policies.
