1. What cookies are
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember your actions and preferences and to understand how the site is used.
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Cookie Policy
What cookies and similar technologies we use on this website, and how you can control them.
Last updated: January 2026
This document is provided as a working draft based on international e-commerce practice. It will be reviewed and finalised by Sand & Nile's legal counsel before commercial launch.
2. Categories we use
Essential cookies: required for the website to function, including security, form submission and load balancing. These cannot be switched off.
Preference cookies: remember choices such as your selected language (English or Arabic) so the site opens the way you left it.
Analytics cookies: help us understand which pages are visited and how the site performs, in aggregate and without identifying you personally.
Marketing cookies: may be used in future to measure campaign performance and show relevant Sand & Nile content on third-party platforms.
3. Third-party cookies
Some cookies are set by trusted third parties such as analytics providers, embedded maps and social platforms. Their use of data is governed by their own privacy policies.
4. Managing cookies
You can accept, refuse or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Blocking essential cookies may affect the availability of certain features, such as form submission and language preference.
5. Updates
As our website evolves — including future e-commerce functionality — this policy will be updated to reflect any new cookies or technologies in use.