Cookies Policy
This cookie policy applies to our use of cookies and other similar technologies on our website at www.unwaterconferenceuae.com. The purpose of this policy is to provide you with information about what cookies are and how they work. It also explains what cookies we use, what they do, and how you can control what cookies we use when you visit our website.
Who is the data controller?
A "data controller" is a person or organisation who alone or jointly determines the purposes for which and the manner in which any personal data is, or is likely to be, processed.
The UAE Executive Office for the 2026 UN Water Conference, King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud St, Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates ("UAE Executive Office", "we", "us", or "our") is the data controller for personal data collected through this website.
The website and the CRM system are operated on our behalf by appointed service providers acting as our data processors under written agreements that meet the requirements of applicable data protection law. Our processors act only on our instructions and do not use your data for their own purposes.
If you have any questions about cookies or about data protection at the UAE Executive Office in general, you can reach us by email at info@unwaterconferenceuae.com.
Why do we have a cookie policy?
In accordance with the UAE’s Federal Decree Law No. 45 of 2021 ("Law No. 45"), the UK’s Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations ("PECR"), and the EU’s Privacy and Electronic Communications Directive ("PECD"), we are required to inform you about the cookies we use and to obtain your consent when using certain types of cookies, namely analytics and advertising cookies.
What is a cookie?
Cookies are text files containing small amounts of information which are downloaded to your device (for example, a computer, smartphone, or other internet-enabled device) when you visit a website. Cookies allow a website to recognise a user’s device and preferences, and generally help to improve your online experience.
What types of cookies do we use?
We use three types of cookies: necessary cookies, analytics cookies, and marketing cookies. These perform different functions as explained below.
Necessary cookies
Necessary cookies are essential in order to provide you with the services you request on our website and to enable us to comply with our legal obligations. We do not need to ask for your consent to use these cookies; without them we would not be able to provide the services requested. These cookies are always active on the website.
Analytics cookies
Analytics cookies collect information about things like how many people visit our website, which parts of the website people look at, and how many new visitors we have. These cookies help us monitor how effective our website is and improve it for our visitors. Analytics cookies are only used if you give your consent via our Cookie Consent Tool.
Marketing/advertising cookies
Marketing cookies help us provide you with personalised and relevant content or advertising, and track the effectiveness of our digital marketing activities. They are capable of tracking your browser across other websites and building up a profile of your interests. This may affect the content and messages you see on other websites you visit. Marketing cookies are only used if you give your consent via our Cookie Consent Tool.
Consent
Necessary cookies will always be active on your device. We ask for your consent before placing analytics and marketing cookies on your device. You can give, refuse, or withdraw your consent at any time using our Cookie Consent Tool, which appears when you first visit our website and is accessible at any time via the cookie settings link in the footer of this page. You may need to refresh the page for changes to take effect.
The cookies we use
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. Google Analytics uses cookies stored on your device to enable analysis of your use of our website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is generally transmitted to and stored on a Google server in the United States.
Google uses this information on our behalf to analyse your use of the website, compile reports on website activity, and provide other services relating to website and internet use. The IP address transmitted by your browser in the context of Google Analytics is not merged with other Google data. Google acts as a data processor and is not permitted to use this data for its own purposes.
You can disable Google Analytics tracking with future effect by downloading and installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Brevo
When you visit certain sections of our website, Brevo uses cookies for functionality, performance measurement, and visitor tracking. These cookies are used to identify visitors and to manage contact records. Information submitted through forms on our website is passed to Brevo and used to manage delegate and contact data on behalf of the UAE Executive Office. Please refer to Brevo’s privacy policy for further information. The use of this service is based on your consent.
How to block cookies and the consequences of doing so
You can block cookies through the settings of your browser, for each browser and each device you use to access the internet (for example Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Opera, or Safari).
We also provide a Cookie Consent Tool when you first visit our website. This tool lets you specify your preferences for each category of cookie - you can accept or reject them, or read this policy before making a decision. You are free to accept or reject cookies, but please note that rejecting certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website and the relevance of content presented to you.
To manage your preferences at any time, use the cookie settings link in the footer of this website.
Help and complaints
If you have any questions about this policy or the information we hold about you, please contact us by email at info@unwaterconferenceuae.com.
Changes
The first version of this policy was issued on 26 June 2026 and is the current version. Any prior versions are invalid. If we make changes to this policy, we will update the effective date accordingly.