Cookie Notice
Last updated: 22 June 2026
This Cookies Notice (“Notice”) should be read alongside, and in addition to, our Global Privacy Notice.
About this Notice
webook’s Cookies Notice describes how we use cookies and similar technologies and explains why we use them. We may also use similar technologies such as pixels, tags, SDKs, and local storage, which operate in a similar way to cookies and are used for similar purposes, including analytics and advertising.
It also explains how cookies enable the Website to function properly and why you may not be able to experience the full functionality of the Website if you disable their use.
For the purposes of this Notice, “Website” refers to any website, platform, application, or digital service operated or made available by webook (“webook.com”, “HalaYalla for Information Technology Co.”, “Company”, “we”, “us”, “our”, hereby referred to as “webook”) or our affiliated entities, including any localized or country-specific versions, through which this Cookies Notice is made available or referenced.
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that help websites work better, for example, remembering your preferences or showing content that’s relevant to you.
Types of Cookies
Cookies may be stored on your device for different periods of time. Some cookies are session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser, while others are persistent cookies, which remain on your device until they expire or are deleted.
First-Party and Third-Party Cookies
Cookies may be set either by us (first-party cookies) or by third parties whose services we use (third-party cookies), such as analytics or advertising providers. Third-party cookies are subject to the respective third parties’ privacy policies.
We use different categories of cookies on our Website:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are required for the Website’s basic functions and are always active.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| lang | First-Party | Keeping user language | 1 month |
| token | First-Party | Stores user authentication JWT for API requests | Based on JWT expiry |
| refresh_token | First-Party | Refreshes authentication session without re-login | 180 days |
| token_expires_in | First-Party | Stores token expiration timestamp | 180 days |
| __cf_bm | Third-Party (Cloudflare) | Bot protection & security | 30 minutes |
Analytics Cookies (optional)
We use cookies that help us understand how users interact with our Website to count visits and see which pages are popular. These may include cookies set by third-party analytics providers.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Third-Party (Google) | Distinguishes users | 2 years |
| ga* (all variants) | Third-Party (Google) | Stores session state | 2 years |
| AMP_* | Third-Party (Amplitude) | Tracks user behavior and sessions | 1 year |
| AMP_MKTG_* | Third-Party (Amplitude) | Marketing attribution tracking | 1 year |
| prism_* | Third-Party (Amplitude) | Identifies returning users | 1 year |
| cfz_amplitude | Third-Party (Amplitude via proxy) | Stores device & event tracking data | 1 year |
| hjSessionUser* | Third-Party (Hotjar) | Identifies unique users | 1 year |
| hjSession* | Third-Party (Hotjar) | Stores session data | 30 min |
| _clck | Third-Party (Microsoft) | Persists user ID | 1 year |
| _clsk | Third-Party (Microsoft) | Session tracking | 1 day |
| _dd_s | Third-Party (Datadog) | Session tracking & performance monitoring | Few minutes (very short-lived) |
| _ScCbts | Third-Party (Snapchat analytics) | Tracks user behavior | 1 day |
Advertisement Cookies (optional)
These cookies are used to show you advertisements that are relevant to your interests and may be used to track your browsing activity across different Websites. These may be set by us or by third-party advertising partners.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Third-Party (Meta) | Tracks visitors for ad targeting | 3 months |
| _ttp | Third-Party (TikTok) | Tracks user behavior for ads | 1 year |
| _tt_enable_cookie | Third-Party (TikTok) | Enables tracking via TikTok pixel | 1 year |
| ttcsid* (all variants) | Third-Party (TikTok) | Tracks sessions & attribution | 1 year |
| _scid | Third-Party (Snapchat) | Identifies users for ads | 1 year |
| _scid_r | Third-Party (Snapchat) | Retargeting tracking | 1 year |
| _gcl_au | Third-Party (Google Ads) | Measures ad conversions | 3 months |
| __gads | Third-Party (Google) | Ad personalization | 1 year |
| __gpi | Third-Party (Google) | Ad targeting & profiling | 1 year |
| __eoi | Third-Party (Google) | Ad delivery optimization | 6 months |
| _pin_unauth | Third-Party (Pinterest) | Tracks anonymous users for ads | 1 year |
| _twpid | Third-Party (Twitter/X) | Tracks ad attribution | 1 year |
How You Can Manage Cookies
When you first visit our Website, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Non-essential cookies are only placed on your device after you provide your consent, where required by applicable law. Where permitted, essential cookies are processed based on our legitimate interests in ensuring the proper functioning and security of the Website.
You can update or withdraw your consent at any time through our cookie settings tool available on the Website.
Essential cookies are necessary for the functioning of the Website and cannot be disabled through our cookie settings tool.
Additional Information on Device and Browser Privacy Controls
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies and to configure preferences for certain Websites.
In addition, you can manage your preferences for certain third-party cookies through the following industry opt-out tools:
- Network Advertising Initiative: https://optout.networkadvertising.org/
- Digital Advertising Alliance: https://optout.aboutads.info/
- Your Online Choices (for users in the EEA/UK): https://www.youronlinechoices.com/
We use third party analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to help us understand how users interact with our Website. For information on how Google processes and collects information using Google Analytics, please see https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites, and for how to opt out, please see https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Please note that these tools are provided by third parties and we do not control or operate them.
Do Not Track
Some web browsers may allow you to enable a do-not-track feature that alerts the Websites you visit that you do not want your online activities to be tracked. Our Websites may not recognize or respond to Do Not Track signals. At present, no generally accepted standards exist on how companies must respond to Do Not Track signals. In the event a final standard is established, we will assess and provide an appropriate response to these signals.
Help / Contact Us
For more information on how we process personal data collected through cookies or in case of any questions about our use of cookies, please refer to our Privacy Notice or contact us using the details provided in our Privacy Notice.
Changes to this Notice
We may update this Cookies Notice from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.