Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy Introduction 

This Cookie Policy explains how Select Virtual Assistant Services ("we", "us", or "our"), operating the website www.select.co, uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize and remember you when you visit our website. This policy provides you with comprehensive information about what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can control them. 

This Cookie Policy is designed to comply with relevant data protection laws, including the UAE Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides more detailed information about how we process your personal data. 

What Are Cookies? 

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and to provide information to the owners of the website. 

Cookies allow a website to recognize your device and remember if you've been to the website before. They are stored on your device's hard drive and contain a unique identifier, but cannot be used to run programs or deliver viruses to your device. Cookies can only be read by the server that placed them there and are unable to access other files on your device. 

Types of Cookies 

Cookies can be classified in several ways: 

By Duration 

Session Cookies: These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They are not stored on your hard drive. Session cookies are typically used to track your movements from page to page so you don't have to provide the same information repeatedly. 

Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your hard drive until they expire or until you delete them. Persistent cookies are used to collect identifying information about you, such as your web surfing behavior or user preferences for a specific website. 

By Provenance 

First-Party Cookies: These are cookies that are set by the website you are visiting. Only that website can read them. 

Third-Party Cookies: These are cookies set by someone other than the owner of the website you're visiting. For example, they might be set by third-party analytics services, advertising networks, or social media platforms. 

By Purpose 

Strictly Necessary/Essential Cookies: These cookies are essential for you to browse the website and use its features, such as accessing secure areas of the site. Without these cookies, certain services you have asked for cannot be provided. 

Preferences/Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow a website to remember choices you have made in the past, like what language you prefer, what region you would like weather reports for, or what your username and password are so you can automatically log in. 

Statistics/Analytics Cookies: These cookies collect information about how you use a website, like which pages you visited and which links you clicked on. None of this information can be used to identify you. It is all aggregated and, therefore, anonymized. Their sole purpose is to improve website functions. 

Marketing/Advertising Cookies: These cookies track your online activity to help advertisers deliver more relevant advertising or to limit how many times you see an ad. These cookies can share that information with other organizations or advertisers. 

How We Use Cookies 

We use cookies for the following purposes: 

• To provide essential website functionality: Some cookies are strictly necessary to enable you to move around the website and use its features, such as accessing secure areas of the website. 

• To enhance your user experience: We use cookies to remember your preferences and settings, such as language preference and display settings. 

• To improve our website: We collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website through cookies to help us improve how our website works. For example, we use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. 

• To provide personalized services: We use cookies to personalize your experience by remembering your preferences and settings. 

• To enable social sharing functionality: If you choose to share our content on social media platforms, cookies may be set by these platforms to track this activity. 

Your Cookie Choices 

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website. 

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org. 

You can find information on how to manage cookies in the most common browsers below: 

• Google      Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647 
• Mozilla      Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-      website-preferences 
• Safari:      https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-      sfri11471/mac 
• Microsoft      Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-      cookies-in-microsoft-edge-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09 
• Opera:      https://help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences/#cookies 

Please note that if you choose to block essential cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly. 

Third-Party Cookies 

Some of our web pages may contain content from third-party websites, such as YouTube videos, Google Maps, or social media buttons. When you visit a page containing such content, these third-party websites may set their own cookies. We do not control the placement of these cookies and cannot access the information they collect. For information about these cookies, please consult the privacy policies of these third parties. 

We use the following third-party services that may place cookies on your device: 

• Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors. You can learn more about Google Analytics cookies and privacy information here: https:// policies.google.com/privacy 

• Social Media Platforms: If you use buttons linking to social media platforms (such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn) or embed content from these platforms on our website, they may collect information about your online activity. For more information, please review the respective privacy policies of these platforms. 

Data Protection and Privacy GDPR Compliance (for EU Users) 

For users in the European Union, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Under the GDPR, cookies that contain personal data are subject to data protection requirements. We ensure that: 

• We      obtain your explicit consent before placing non-essential cookies on your      device 
• We      provide clear and comprehensive information about the cookies we use 
• We      make it easy for you to withdraw your consent at any time 
• We      only process personal data collected through cookies in accordance with      applicable data protection laws 
• We      maintain records of consent as required by Article 7 of the GDPR 
• We      implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure data      security as required by Article 32 of the GDPR 

As an EU resident, you have the following rights regarding your personal data: 

• Right      to access (Article 15 GDPR): You can request information about your      personal data that we process 
• Right      to rectification (Article 16 GDPR): You can request correction of      inaccurate personal data 
• Right      to erasure (Article 17 GDPR): You can request deletion of your personal      data in certain circumstances 
• Right      to restriction of processing (Article 18 GDPR): You can request      restriction of processing of your personal data 
• Right      to data portability (Article 20 GDPR): You can request to receive your      personal data in a structured, commonly used format 
• Right      to object (Article 21 GDPR): You can object to the processing of your      personal data in certain circumstances 

• Rights related to automated decision making and profiling (Article 22 GDPR): You have rights related to automated decision making and profiling 

For more information about how we handle your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy. 

UAE PDPL Compliance 

For users in the UAE, we comply with the UAE Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) enacted under Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021. We ensure that: 

• We      obtain your explicit consent before processing your personal data through      cookies 
• We      only collect and process data that is necessary for the specified purposes      
• We      protect your data from unauthorized access or breaches using appropriate      technical and organizational measures 
• We      respect your rights regarding your personal data, including the right to      access, correct, delete, restrict processing, request cessation of      processing, or transfer of data 

Cross-Border Data Transfers 

If you are located in the UAE or the EU, please be aware that information collected through cookies may be stored and processed in servers located outside your country of residence. 

For EU Residents: Under the GDPR, we ensure that any cross-border transfers of personal data comply with Chapter V of the GDPR. We only transfer personal data to countries that have been deemed to provide an adequate level of protection by the European Commission, or where appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission. 

For UAE Residents: Under the UAE PDPL, cross-border transfers of personal data are regulated by the UAE Data Office. We ensure that any such transfers comply with the requirements set by the UAE Data Office, including obtaining necessary approvals and implementing appropriate safeguards. 

By using our website, you acknowledge these potential data transfers. We take appropriate measures to ensure that your personal data remains protected in accordance with this Cookie Policy and applicable laws when transferred internationally. 

Updates to This Policy 

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to periodically review this page to stay informed about our use of cookies. 

If we make significant changes to this policy that affect your rights or our obligations, we will provide a prominent notice on our website and, where appropriate, send you a notification. 

Contact Information 

If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at: 

Select Virtual Assistant Services 

Email: frankie@select.co

 

For EU Residents 

If you are an EU resident and believe that we have not adequately addressed your data protection concerns, you have the right to make a complaint to the supervisory authority in your country of residence. You can find a list of EU data protection authorities at: https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/about-edpb/members_en 

For UAE Residents 

If you are a UAE resident and have concerns about how we handle your personal data, you may also contact the UAE Data Office. 

Last Updated: June 5, 2025