Cookie Policy
NOWMADE
Last updated: 15 July 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how NOWMADE VACATION HOMES RENTAL L.L.C (“NOWMADE“, “we“, “us“, or “our“) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website or use our online services.
This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions, which explain how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.
NOWMADE currently operates in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with additional locations planned as part of our international expansion.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device when you visit a website. Cookies help websites function correctly, remember your preferences,
improve user experience, analyse website performance, and deliver relevant content where permitted.
Cookies may be placed by NOWMADE (“first-party cookies”) or by trusted third-party service providers (“third-party cookies”).
2. Our Current Cookie Status
NOWMADE only uses strictly necessary cookies required for the operation and security of our website.
We do not currently activate any analytics, advertising, marketing, behavioural tracking, remarketing, audience measurement, or social media tracking technologies.
This means services such as (but not limited to):
- Google Analytics
- Google Ads Conversion Tracking
- Meta Pixel
- LinkedIn Insight Tag
- TikTok Pixel
- Microsoft Advertising (Bing)
- Hotjar
- Microsoft Clarity
are not active on our website unless and until:
- Our Consent Management Platform (CMP) has been implemented
- Those cookies have been properly blocked before consent; and
- You have provided your explicit opt-in consent.
If these technologies are introduced in the future, this Cookie Policy and our Privacy Policy will be updated at the same time.
3. Consent Management
NOWMADE uses (or will use) a Consent Management Platform (“CMP”) to manage cookie preferences in accordance with applicable privacy laws including:
- EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- ePrivacy Directive
- UK GDPR (where applicable)
- UAE Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL)
- Other applicable privacy legislation
Our CMP ensures that:
- non-essential cookies do not load before consent;
- users can easily accept, reject, or customise cookie preferences;
- consent is recorded for compliance purposes;
- users can withdraw consent at any time;
- cookie preferences are respected on future visits.
We do not treat continued browsing, scrolling, or closing the banner as consent.
4. Your Cookie Choices
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner containing equal and clearly visible options to:
- Accept All
- Reject All
- Customise Preferences
No optional cookie category is pre-selected.
Strictly Necessary cookies remain enabled because they are essential for the operation of the website
You may change or withdraw your consent at any time by selecting the permanent “Cookie Settings” link available in the footer of our website.
Withdrawal of consent does not affect processing that occurred before consent was withdrawn.
5. Cookie Categories
5.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation, security and functionality of our website.
- page navigation;
- security protections;
- load balancing;
- booking session management;
- remembering cookie preferences;
- fraud prevention;
- website availability
These cookies cannot be disabled because the website would not function correctly without them.
Legal basis:
- GDPR Article 6(1)(f) (Legitimate Interest)
- or Article 6(1)(b) where necessary for contractual functionality
- UAE PDPL and equivalent applicable laws
5.2 Preference Cookies
Preference cookies remember choices you make, such as:
- preferred language;
- region;
- display settings;
- accessibility preferences.
These cookies are optional and will only be activated if you provide consent.
5.3 Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
Examples include:
- page visits;
- navigation paths;
- device information
- performance metrics;
- website improvements
These cookies are only activated after your explicit consent.
Examples of providers may include:
- Google Analytics
- Google Tag Manager (analytics functionality only)
- Microsoft Clarity
No analytics data is collected before consent.
5.4 Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies are used to:
- measure advertising performance;
- build audience segments;
- remember marketing preferences;
- deliver personalised advertising;
- limit repeated advertisements;
- analyse campaign effectiveness.
Examples include:
- Meta Pixel
- Google Ads
- LinkedIn Insight Tag
- TikTok Pixel
These cookies are only activated after your explicit consent.
No advertising or remarketing technologies load before consent.
6. Cookies We Currently Use
At present, NOWMADE only uses the following categories of cookies.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Category | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookie Consent | NOWMADE / CMP | Stores your cookie preferences | Strictly Necessary | 12 months |
| Session Cookie | NOWMADE | Maintains secure website session | Strictly Necessary | Session |
| Security Cookie | NOWMADE | Website security and fraud prevention | Strictly Necessary | Session |
As additional cookies are introduced, this table will be updated to include:
- Cookie name
- Provider
- Purpose
- Cookie category
- Exact retention period
before those cookies become active.
7. Third-Party Cookies
Where you provide consent, NOWMADE may use trusted third-party providers, including:
- Meta (Facebook & Instagram)
- TikTok
- Microsoft
Each provider processes information under its own privacy policy.
You can learn more by visiting:
Google Privacy Policy
https://policies.google.com/privacy
Google Cookie Policy
https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies
Meta Privacy Policy
https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/
LinkedIn Privacy Policy
https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy
TikTok Privacy Policy
https://www.tiktok.com/legal/privacy-policy
Microsoft Privacy Statement
https://privacy.microsoft.com/privacy
NOWMADE is not responsible for third-party privacy practices.
8. Managing Cookies Through Your Browser
Most web browsers allow you to:
- view cookies;
- Meta (Facebook & Instagram)
- block cookies;
- restrict third-party cookies;
- clear website data
Please note that blocking all cookies may affect website functionality, including bookings and account features.
Browser settings can typically be managed through your browser’s Privacy or Security settings.
9. International Visitors
Because NOWMADE welcomes guests worldwide, cookie processing may be subject to different legal requirements depending on your location.
Where applicable, we obtain consent before placing non-essential cookies and apply additional safeguards required by local law.
10. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:
- changes in legislation;
- new technologies;
- new services;
- changes to cookies used on our website
The latest version will always be published on our website together with the revised “Last updated” date.
Where required by law, material changes will be communicated through our website or other appropriate means.
11. Contact
If you have any questions regarding this Cookie Policy or your cookie preferences, please contact us:
NOWMADE VACATION HOMES RENTAL L.L.C
Office 501, RAG Tower Business Centre,
Al Barsha, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Email: info@nowmades.com
Website: www.nowmades.com
For questions relating to personal data, please also refer to our Privacy Policy.