Cookie Policy
What cookies we use and how to manage them.
Last updated: October 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how the Association of Practising Accountants UAE (“AOPA”) uses cookies and similar technologies on this website, in line with the UAE Personal Data Protection Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021).
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site work, remember your preferences, and understand how the site is used.
2. The cookies we use
Strictly necessary (always on)
These are required for the website to function and do not require consent.
- Session cookie (
aopa_session) — keeps you signed in and maintains your session. - CSRF token (
XSRF-TOKEN) — protects forms against cross-site request forgery.
Analytics
We use StatCounter to understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it — for example which pages are most read and how people arrive. These cookies collect aggregated usage data and are not used to identify you personally.
3. Managing cookies
You can block or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings, and you can opt out of StatCounter directly at statcounter.com. Note that if you block strictly necessary cookies, some features of the site may not work as intended.
4. More information
For how we handle your personal data more generally, see our Privacy Policy. For questions about cookies, contact info@aopauae.com.