Cookie Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2024
Last Updated: September 19, 2025
About This Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how TRILLION THOUGHTS FZE LLC ("Expandub") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.expandub.com. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners about user behavior and preferences.
1.1 Types of Cookies
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted
- First-Party Cookies: Set directly by our website
- Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use (analytics, marketing, etc.)
2. How We Use Cookies
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled:
Website Functionality
- Session Management: Maintaining your login status and preferences
- Security: Protecting against cross-site request forgery (CSRF)
- Language Settings: Remembering your preferred language
- Form Data: Preserving information during multi-step processes
Cost Calculator Functionality
- Calculator State: Saving your progress through calculation steps
- Preferences: Remembering your currency and location preferences
- Session Data: Maintaining form data during the calculation process
- Quote Generation: Storing information needed for PDF generation
2.2 Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website:
Google Analytics (Optional - Requires Consent)
- Purpose: Understanding website usage patterns and user behavior
- Data Collected: Page views, session duration, bounce rate, traffic sources
- Retention Period: 26 months
- Privacy: IP addresses are anonymized
Cookie Names: _ga, _ga_[container-id], _gid, _gat
2.3 Marketing and Advertising Cookies
With your consent, we may use marketing cookies for:
Conversion Tracking
- Google Ads: Measuring effectiveness of advertising campaigns
- Facebook Pixel: Tracking conversions and creating lookalike audiences
- LinkedIn Insight: B2B advertising performance and lead generation
Remarketing
- Purpose: Showing relevant ads to previous website visitors
- Platforms: Google Display Network, Facebook, LinkedIn
- Data Used: Pages visited, services viewed, calculator usage
- Retention: Up to 180 days
2.4 Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance your experience but are not essential:
User Experience Enhancement
- Chat Support: Remembering your chat preferences and history
- Video Preferences: Remembering your video quality settings
- Personalization: Customizing content based on your interests
- A/B Testing: Ensuring consistent experience during feature testing
3. Detailed Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| expandub_session | User session management | Session | Essential |
| calculator_progress | Save calculator state | 7 days | Essential |
| cookie_consent | Remember your cookie preferences | 365 days | Essential |
| _ga | Google Analytics main cookie | 2 years | Analytics |
| _gid | Google Analytics session identifier | 24 hours | Analytics |
| fbp | Facebook browser pixel | 3 months | Marketing |
| li_sugr | LinkedIn advertising cookie | 3 months | Marketing |
4. Cookie Consent and Management
4.1 Your Consent Choices
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to:
- Accept All: Allow all cookies including marketing and analytics
- Essential Only: Only allow necessary cookies for website functionality
- Customize: Choose specific categories of cookies to allow
- Learn More: View detailed information about each cookie category
4.2 Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer
- Using your browser's cookie management settings
- Contacting us directly at privacy@expandub.com
4.3 Browser Cookie Controls
Most browsers allow you to:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete cookies individually or all at once
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Set preferences for accepting or rejecting cookies
Browser-Specific Instructions
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, Search, and Services → Cookies and site permissions
5. Impact of Disabling Cookies
5.1 Essential Cookies
Disabling essential cookies may result in:
- Website functionality issues
- Inability to use the cost calculator
- Loss of session data and preferences
- Security vulnerabilities
5.2 Analytics Cookies
Disabling analytics cookies will:
- Prevent us from understanding website usage
- Limit our ability to improve user experience
- Not affect website functionality
5.3 Marketing Cookies
Disabling marketing cookies will:
- Stop personalized advertising
- Prevent conversion tracking
- May result in less relevant ads
- Not affect core website functionality
6. Third-Party Cookie Policies
We use services from third parties that may set their own cookies. Please review their cookie policies:
- Google Analytics: Google Cookie Policy
- Google Ads: Google Ads Policy
- Facebook: Facebook Cookie Policy
- LinkedIn: LinkedIn Cookie Policy
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect cookie data:
- Encryption: Sensitive cookie data is encrypted
- Secure Transmission: Cookies are transmitted over HTTPS
- Access Controls: Limited access to cookie data
- Regular Audits: Periodic review of cookie usage and security
8. International Users
For users accessing our website from outside the UAE:
- We comply with applicable international cookie laws (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
- Cookie data may be transferred to the UAE for processing
- We maintain appropriate safeguards for international transfers
- Local privacy rights are respected where applicable
9. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:
- Changes in our cookie usage
- New features or services
- Legal or regulatory requirements
- Improvements in cookie technology
Changes will be communicated through:
- Updated effective date on this page
- Email notification for material changes
- Website banner notification
10. Contact Information
For questions about our use of cookies or this policy:
Data Protection Officer
TRILLION THOUGHTS FZE LLC
SPFZE, Sharjah, UAE
Email: privacy@expandub.com
Phone: +971 55 768 9322
Subject Line: Cookie Policy Inquiry
Document Version: 1.0
Technical Review: IT Security Team
Legal Reviewer: Arbazz (Legal Advisor)
Next Review Date: July 1, 2024