Cookie Policy
This policy explains how OraVisa uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website.
Effective Date: 1 February 2026 | Last Updated: 1 February 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better browsing experience, and give website owners information about how visitors use their site.
Cookies can be "first-party cookies," which are set by the website you are visiting, or "third-party cookies," which are set by a domain other than the one you are visiting. Cookies can also be classified by their duration: "session cookies" are deleted when you close your browser, while "persistent cookies" remain on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them.
2. How We Use Cookies
OraVisa uses cookies and similar technologies on our website at oravisa.com for the following purposes:
- To ensure the website functions correctly and securely
- To remember your preferences and settings
- To understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it
- To analyse traffic patterns and measure the effectiveness of our content
- To identify and resolve technical issues
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as page navigation, secure access, and form submissions. Without these cookies, the website cannot function as intended. These cookies do not collect any personally identifiable information.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preference so the banner is not shown again | 1 year |
| __next_* | Technical cookies used by the Next.js framework for routing and rendering | Session |
3.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve the structure, content, and user experience of our website. We use the following analytics services:
Google Analytics 4 (GA4)
We use Google Analytics 4, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. GA4 collects data about website traffic, user behaviour, and engagement. Data is processed in accordance with Google's privacy policy. We have enabled IP anonymisation to ensure that your IP address is truncated before being stored.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Used by GA4 to persist session state and track sessions | 2 years |
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Microsoft Clarity
We use Microsoft Clarity, a behaviour analytics service provided by Microsoft Corporation. Clarity captures how visitors use and interact with our website through session recordings and heatmaps. Clarity does not collect personally identifiable information. It helps us identify usability issues and improve the site experience.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _clck | Persists the Clarity user ID and preferences, used for session stitching | 1 year |
| _clsk | Connects multiple page views by a user into a single Clarity session | 1 day |
| CLID | Identifies the first-time Clarity saw this user on any site using Clarity | 1 year |
| ANONCHK | Used to store the session ID for Clarity, indicating a new session has started | Session |
| MR | Used by Microsoft to reset or refresh the MUID cookie | 7 days |
| MUID | Identifies unique web browsers visiting Microsoft sites, used for advertising and analytics | 1 year |
| SM | Used in synchronising the MUID across Microsoft domains | Session |
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferred language, region, or form inputs. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have integrated into our pages. If you disable these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| preferred_country | Remembers the last country you viewed to show relevant visa information | 30 days |
| form_data | Temporarily stores form input data to prevent data loss during navigation | Session |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these third-party cookies. The third parties that may set cookies through our website include:
- Google LLC: For Google Analytics 4. Data is processed in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy.
- Microsoft Corporation: For Microsoft Clarity. Data is processed in accordance with Microsoft's Privacy Statement.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party providers to understand how they collect and process data.
5. How to Manage Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:
5.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.
5.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these controls in the "Settings," "Preferences," or "Privacy" section of your browser. Common actions include:
- Viewing what cookies are stored on your device
- Deleting some or all cookies
- Blocking all cookies or only third-party cookies
- Setting your browser to notify you when a cookie is being set
For specific instructions, please refer to your browser's help documentation:
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable or reject cookies, you may still use our website, but some features may not function as intended. Specifically:
- Strictly necessary cookies: Blocking these cookies may prevent you from using essential features such as form submissions and secure page access.
- Analytics cookies: Disabling these cookies means your visits will not be counted in our analytics data. This does not affect your ability to use the website.
- Functional cookies: Disabling these cookies means the website may not remember your preferences, and you may need to re-enter information on subsequent visits.
7. Consent Mechanism
On your first visit to our website, we display a cookie consent banner that provides you with the option to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences. Your consent choice is recorded and stored in a cookie on your device so that we can respect your preferences on subsequent visits.
Non-essential cookies (analytics and functional cookies) are not activated until you provide your consent. Strictly necessary cookies are loaded regardless of your consent as they are essential for the website to function.
You may withdraw your consent or change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the website footer, or by clearing cookies from your browser settings. Upon your next visit, the consent banner will be displayed again.
8. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that sends a signal to websites you visit indicating that you do not wish to be tracked. There is currently no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. At this time, our website does not respond to DNT signals but does respect the cookie preferences you set through our consent mechanism.
9. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in technology, or changes in applicable laws and regulations. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. If we add new types of cookies that were not previously described, we will update this policy and, where required, seek your consent for those new cookies.
We encourage you to review this cookie policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this cookie policy, please contact us:
- OraVisa
- Aspin Commercial Tower, Level 31, Sheikh Zayed Road
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Email: info@oravisa.com
- Phone: +971 58 579 6564
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.