1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that may be stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow websites to recognise your device, remember certain information and support the secure and efficient operation of the website.

Cookies may be placed directly by ZAPF Civil Engineering Consultancy L.L.C. or, where applicable, by third-party service providers whose technologies are integrated into the website.

2. How We Use Cookies

We may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Enable the proper and secure functioning of the website
• Remember certain website preferences
• Improve website performance and functionality
• Understand how visitors interact with the website
• Identify technical issues and improve the user experience
• Protect the website against misuse and security threats

Where required by applicable law, non-essential cookies will only be used after you have provided the appropriate consent.

3. Types of Cookies

The website may use the following categories of cookies:

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are required for the basic operation, security and functionality of the website. Without them, certain parts of the website may not function correctly.

Functional Cookies

These cookies may be used to remember choices or preferences and provide enhanced website functionality.

Analytics and Performance Cookies

Where used, these cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website, for example which pages are visited and how the website is used. This information may be used to improve website performance and user experience.

4. Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, the website may use similar technologies or technical mechanisms necessary for website functionality, security, performance or analytics.

5. Cookie Consent and Preferences

Where consent is legally required, non-essential cookies and similar technologies will not be activated until you have provided your consent.

You may withdraw or change your consent at any time through the cookie preference settings available on the website, where such functionality is provided.

6. Managing Cookies Through Your Browser

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Depending on your browser, you may be able to block cookies, delete existing cookies or receive notifications before cookies are stored.

Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of the website.

7. Third-Party Services

The website may integrate services provided by third parties. Such services may use cookies or similar technologies where necessary for their functionality.

Where third-party technologies process personal data, their own privacy policies and data protection terms may also apply.

8. Data Collected Through Cookies

Depending on the technologies used, information processed through cookies or similar technologies may include technical information such as IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, website usage information, referring pages and date and time of access.

For further information regarding the processing of personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

9. Data Retention

The retention period of cookies depends on their purpose and type. Some cookies may only remain active during a browsing session, while others may remain on your device for a defined period.

Where applicable, personal data associated with cookies will only be retained for as long as necessary for the relevant purpose or as required by applicable law.

10. International Data Transfers

Where third-party technologies or service providers process information outside the United Arab Emirates, appropriate safeguards will be applied where required by applicable data protection law.

11. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the website, technologies used, legal requirements or our data-processing practices.

The current version of this Cookie Policy will be made available on this page.

Last updated: 20 August 2026

12. Contact

For questions regarding this Cookie Policy or the use of cookies and similar technologies, please contact:

ZAPF Civil Engineering Consultancy L.L.C.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Email: office@zapf-engineering.com
Website: zapf-engineering.com