Cookie Policy

Latest Update: 11th June 2025

1. Cookies - What are they, and how do we use them?

Cookies are small, often encrypted, text files stored on your web browser, smartphone, or other device. They help improve user experience by allowing websites to remember preferences and provide personalised services. Cookies do not access your hard drive or collect personal data stored on your device. For more information about cookies and how to disable them, visit the All About Cookies website.

We use cookies to enhance website functionality, improve user experience, and collect general (non-personal) statistical data about website usage. Some cookies are essential for logging in and navigating the site. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how they benefit you.

2. Cookie Information

Cookies can be classified based on who sets them, their purpose, and how long they last:

2.1. Who Sets Cookies

Cookies can be set up by the website provider or a third party as explained below:

First-party cookies: Set and read only by the website you are visiting.
Third-party cookies: Set by external organisations, such as analytics providers, advertising networks, or embedded content services (e.g., YouTube, Google Analytics, Facebook). These cookies are governed by third-party privacy policies.

2.2. Types of Cookie

There are also different types of Cookies. These are as follows:

Essential cookies: Required for core website functionality, including secure login, navigation, fraud prevention, and shopping cart functionality. These cannot be disabled.
Performance cookies (Analytics): Collect anonymous data on website usage to help us improve services and user experience.
Functionality cookies: Store user preferences for a more personalised experience (e.g., language settings, accessibility features).
Targeting/Advertising cookies: Track browsing activity to deliver relevant ads and marketing content. These may be used by advertising networks to build user profiles.

2.3 How Long do Cookies Last?

Cookies can list different lengths of type and are generally categorised into two types:

Session cookies: Stored temporarily and deleted when you close your browser. These enable functions like logging in and remembering form inputs during navigation.
Persistent cookies: Stored for a set period (e.g., one year or longer) and remain after closing your browser. They help retain preferences and settings across sessions.

3. Cookies We Use

The Cookies on the Guild Website, Guild Tickets Site and Dubai Students Association website consist of:

Name of Cookie	What Does It Do	Type of Cookie	Expiry Time
ASP.NET_SessionID	Stores a temporary unique identifier for your session – no other information is stored. This cookie is removed when you close your browser.	Essential	Expires on exit of browser
ASPXAUTH	When you are logged in, this cookie stores a value that identifies you to your site. This value is encrypted and can only be read by the server. If you use the ‘Remember Me’ function this cookie remains on your computer for 3 months, otherwise it is removed when you log out of the site.	Essential	Expires on exit of browser or 3 months (optional)
AntiXsrfToken	Implements a preventative mechanism against Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks.	Essential	Expires on exit of browser
NREUM	Used by New Relic (performance monitoring) as a workaround for browsers that do not support the Navigation Timing API.	Performance	Expires on exit of browser
_utma	Used by Google Analytics to capture and determine unique visitors and the frequency of views. __utma is written to the browser on your first visit to a site (from the browser being used).	Performance	2-year expiry
_utmb	Used by Google Analytics to establish and continue your session on the site. Each time you visit a page it is updated to expire in 30 minutes. It expires if you spend more than 30 minutes on a single page.	Performance	30-minute expiry
_utmc	Previously used by Google Analytics javascript to define a session status.	Performance	6-month expiry
_utmz	Used by Google Analytics to store the type of referral used to reach the site; e.g. direct, link, web search, etc.	Performance	Expires on exit of browser

4. How you can manage your cookies?

You can control and manage cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

View stored cookies
Delete cookies
Block all or specific cookies
Recieve notifications before cookies are set

For guidance on managing cookies, visit the All About Cookies website or refer to your browser’s help section. Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality, including login and navigation features.

5. Updates to this Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect legal changes, industry best practices, or website modifications. Any changes will be posted on this page with the latest update date. We recommend checking this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.