Cookie Policy
Last updated: December 30, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how The Labora ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website or use our services. We are committed to transparency and giving you control over your data.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners useful information.
Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage. For simplicity, we refer to all of these as "cookies" in this policy.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
RequiredRequired for the website to function properly. Cannot be disabled.
- • Authentication
- • Security tokens
- • Session management
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
- • Page views
- • Traffic sources
- • User behavior
Functional Cookies
Enable enhanced functionality and personalization.
- • Language preferences
- • User settings
- • Saved preferences
Marketing Cookies
Used to track visitors across websites for advertising purposes.
- • Ad targeting
- • Remarketing
- • Social media
Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _labora_session | User authentication and session management | Session | Essential |
| _labora_csrf | Security - prevents cross-site request forgery | Session | Essential |
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users | 2 years | Analytics |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours | Analytics |
| _gat | Google Analytics - throttles request rate | 1 minute | Analytics |
| _fbp | Facebook - advertising and analytics | 3 months | Marketing |
| hubspotutk | HubSpot - tracking visitor identity | 13 months | Marketing |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year | Essential |
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
On Our Website
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer. This will open a panel where you can enable or disable different categories of cookies.
Through Your Browser
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete individual or all cookies
- Block cookies from all or specific websites
- Set preferences for first-party vs third-party cookies
Here are links to cookie settings for common browsers:
Opt-Out Tools
You can also opt out of certain third-party cookies using these tools:
Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website:
- Essential cookies: Cannot be disabled. Required for basic website functions.
- Analytics cookies: Disabling prevents us from understanding how you use our site.
- Functional cookies: Disabling may result in reduced functionality or personalization.
- Marketing cookies: Disabling means you may see less relevant advertising.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@thelabora.com
- Address: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Manage Your Cookie Preferences
Click the button below to customize which cookies you allow.