Cookie Policy
Last updated: August 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how the Damascus Visitor Portal uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, in compliance with the EU ePrivacy Directive and the GDPR where applicable.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognise your device and remember information about your visit, such as your language preference or display settings. Cookies do not typically identify you personally; they identify your browser session.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function. They cannot be switched off. They are set in response to your actions that amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences. No consent is required for these cookies.
cp-theme– Stores your light/dark mode preference. Duration: 1 year. First-party.pll_language– Stores your selected language (Arabic, English, or German). Duration: 1 year. First-party (Polylang).
2. Preference Cookies
These cookies remember choices you make (such as language or region) to provide enhanced features. They are set only with your explicit consent.
3. Statistics Cookies
These cookies help us count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve site performance. All information is aggregated and anonymous. We use privacy-respecting analytics that do not set cookies where possible.
4. Marketing Cookies
These cookies may be set by advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show relevant ads on other sites. We do not currently use any marketing cookies.
Managing Cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Each browser has different procedures:
Disabling strictly necessary cookies will affect the functionality of the website.
Consent Withdrawal
You can withdraw your consent for non-essential cookies at any time by clearing your browser cookies or adjusting your browser settings. This will reset your preferences and display the consent banner again on your next visit.
For more information about how we process personal data, see our Privacy Policy.