Cookie Policy
Comply Sphere Advisory FZCO
Effective Date: October 2026
Last Updated: October 2026
Introduction
Comply Sphere Advisory FZCO (“Comply Sphere”, “we”, “our” or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website to support essential functionality, maintain security, understand website performance and, where permitted, measure the effectiveness of our communications and marketing activities.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, the categories of cookies and similar technologies that may operate on our website, and how visitors can manage their preferences.
This policy applies to www.complysphereadvisory.com and its website-based tools. Separate cookie or tracking arrangements may apply to Nexus™ and other services operated on different platforms or subdomains.
For further information about how we collect, use, store and protect personal information, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website.
They can help websites function correctly, maintain sessions, remember preferences and understand how visitors interact with website content.
We may also use similar technologies, including tracking pixels, tags, scripts and browser storage.
These technologies may collect information such as browser type, device information, IP address, pages visited, interactions and referral information.
2. Categories of Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies and technologies are required for the operation, security and essential functionality of our website or services requested by users.
They may support:
Website navigation and essential functions.
Security and protection against misuse.
Session management.
Form submission and essential assessment functionality.
Recording cookie preferences.
Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent where an applicable legal exemption permits their use.
2.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies
Analytics technologies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) for website performance measurement and visitor analytics.
Depending on configuration, analytics information may include:
Pages visited.
Website traffic sources.
General device and browser information.
Website interactions.
Engagement with content and assessment pages.
Campaign attribution information.
Analytics cookies and comparable non-essential tracking technologies are activated only where the required consent has been obtained.
We use analytics information to improve website functionality, understand visitor engagement and evaluate the effectiveness of our website content.
2.3 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies may remember user preferences and support optional website features.
These may include:
Language preferences.
Optional display preferences.
User-selected settings.
Other non-essential functionality.
Where functional cookies are not strictly necessary, we obtain consent where required by applicable law.
2.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies
We may use marketing technologies to measure advertising effectiveness and understand how visitors interact with our campaigns.
These include the LinkedIn Insight Tag, where configured.
Marketing technologies may support:
Measuring engagement with LinkedIn advertising.
Understanding visits generated by advertising campaigns.
Measuring relevant website conversions.
Analysing campaign performance.
Supporting advertising audiences and retargeting where enabled and legally permitted.
The LinkedIn Insight Tag may collect technical and interaction information in accordance with LinkedIn’s applicable privacy arrangements.
We do not activate non-essential marketing tracking before obtaining the consent required by applicable law.
Declining marketing cookies does not prevent visitors from accessing our publicly available website content.
3. Third-Party Technologies
Our website may use technologies provided by third-party service providers.
These may include:
Google Analytics 4 – Google
Used to measure website traffic, visitor engagement and website performance.
LinkedIn Insight Tag – LinkedIn
Used to measure LinkedIn advertising effectiveness, campaign conversions and related marketing activity where enabled.
Website Hosting and Security Providers
May use essential technologies necessary for website operation, security and performance.
Third-party providers may process certain information under their own applicable privacy arrangements.
Further information is available from:
4. Cookie Consent and Preferences
Where required by applicable law, we request consent before placing or activating non-essential cookies and similar tracking technologies.
Visitors should be able to:
Accept non-essential cookies.
Reject non-essential cookies.
Select or modify optional cookie categories.
Withdraw previously provided consent.
Strictly necessary cookies may remain active where they are required for essential website functionality and permitted by law.
Cookie choices should be recorded and respected by the website’s consent-management mechanism.
Withdrawing consent does not affect processing that was lawful before withdrawal.
5. Managing Cookies
Visitors can manage cookies through the consent controls provided on our website, where available, and through their browser settings.
Most browsers allow users to:
View stored cookies.
Delete existing cookies.
Block cookies.
Restrict third-party cookies.
Manage tracking preferences.
Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality or require visitors to re-enter preferences.
Rejecting analytics or marketing cookies should not prevent access to ordinary public website content.
Deleting cookies through browser settings may also remove previously saved consent preferences.
6. Cookie Duration
Cookies may be stored for different periods depending on their purpose and configuration.
Session Cookies
These generally expire when the browser session ends.
Persistent Cookies
These remain on the device for a defined period or until deleted.
Cookie retention periods depend on the relevant technology, provider settings and website configuration.
We aim to ensure that cookies are retained only for periods appropriate to their purpose and applicable legal requirements.
7. Cookies Used in Digital Tools and Assessments
Our website includes digital services such as the Free Sanctions Exposure Scan.
Cookies and similar technologies may be used to:
Maintain essential tool functionality.
Support session continuity.
Protect against misuse.
Monitor technical performance.
Understand general user engagement where consent has been obtained.
Where analytics or marketing technologies are used in connection with these tools, applicable consent requirements continue to apply.
Information entered into an assessment is not automatically treated as marketing consent.
The Free Sanctions Exposure Scan provides preliminary informational and risk-awareness insights. It does not constitute legal advice, a regulatory determination or an independent certification of compliance.
Users remain responsible for their own business and compliance decisions.
Nexus™ may operate through a separate technology environment. Its cookie and data-processing arrangements are governed by the disclosures and terms applicable to that service.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The following technologies are relevant to our website configuration, subject to the features and consent settings actually enabled.
| Technology | Provider | Category | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics 4 | Analytics | Website traffic and engagement measurement | |
| LinkedIn Insight Tag | Marketing | Advertising attribution and campaign measurement | |
| Essential website/session technologies | Website and hosting providers | Strictly necessary | Website operation, security and session functionality |
| Cookie preference storage | Consent-management provider or website | Strictly necessary | Recording visitor cookie choices |
Individual cookie names and retention periods may vary according to the providers’ configurations and website settings.
A current, detailed cookie inventory should be made available through the website’s cookie preference interface or an updated cookie declaration.
9. International Processing
Some third-party technology providers may process information outside the United Arab Emirates or the visitor’s country of residence.
Where international processing or transfers involve personal information, we apply safeguards required by applicable data protection legislation.
These may include contractual protections, appropriate transfer mechanisms and relevant security measures.
Further details are available in our Privacy Policy.
10. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in:
Website functionality.
Cookies and tracking technologies.
Third-party service providers.
Applicable legal requirements.
Our operational practices.
The latest version will be published on our website with an updated revision date.
Where changes require renewed consent, we will take appropriate steps in accordance with applicable law.
11. Contact Us
For questions concerning this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies and similar technologies, please contact:
Comply Sphere Advisory FZCO
International Free Zone Authority (IFZA)
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Email: info@complysphereadvisory.com
Website: https://www.complysphereadvisory.com