Yalla   Belly Dance
 

Cookie Policy

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Last Updated: December 11, 2025

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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, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners.

 

Our use of cookies is governed by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive (Cookie Law).

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.

• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until deleted.

• First-party Cookies: Set by the website you're visiting (yalladance.ie).

• Third-party Cookies: Set by domains other than the website you're visiting (e.g., Wix, Google, Facebook).

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2. How We Use Cookies

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Yalla Dance Ltd uses cookies and similar tracking technologies for the following categories of purposes:

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• Strictly Necessary (Essential) Cookies:

  • To enable core website functionality and security (e.g., protecting against fraud).

  • To allow our website, hosted by Wix, to perform basic functions.

  • These cookies are always placed and do not require consent.

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• Functionality Cookies:

  • To remember your preferences and settings (e.g., language selection, cookie consent status).

  • To ensure our booking and payment systems operate smoothly.

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• Performance and Analytics Cookies:

  • To monitor and analyse website traffic, usage patterns, and the effectiveness of our platform (e.g., using Google Analytics).

  • To measure page load times and identify areas for improvement.

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• Marketing and Advertising Cookies:

  • To deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness (e.g., using Facebook Pixel).

  • To retarget visitors across other websites (only with your explicit consent).

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3. Cookies Placed by the Wix Platform (Essential)

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Our website is built using Wix, which automatically sets certain essential, first-party cookies that are necessary for the site to function securely and efficiently. Examples of these cookies include:

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• XSRF-TOKEN: Used for fraud detection of calls (Session duration).

• hs, svSession, wixSession: Used for security, stability, and core site function (Up to 12 months duration).

• SSR-caching: Used for rendering performance (24 hours duration).

• TS*: Used for attack detection (Session duration).

• bSession: Used for system effectiveness measurement (24 hours duration).

• fedops.logger.sessionId: Used for tracking session errors and issues (Up to 12 months duration).

• _wixAB3|*: Used for site experiments (Up to 6 months duration).

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4. Third-Party Cookies

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We integrate third-party services that may place additional non-essential cookies. We do not directly control these cookies; their use is governed by the respective providers' privacy policies.

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• Analytics Services: Google Analytics, Wix Analytics.

• Social Media: Facebook Pixel (for advertising/analytics), Instagram Embedded Content.

• Payment Processors: Wix Payments, or external services like PayPal (used for secure payment processing).

• Embedded Content: YouTube/Vimeo (for videos), Google Maps (for location services).

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5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

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In accordance with the ePrivacy Directive and GDPR, we use a Cookie Consent Banner to obtain your explicit, opt-in consent before placing any non-essential cookies on your device.

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• Consent Tool: When you first visit our site, you can Accept All, Reject Non-Essential, or Customise your cookie preferences via the banner.

• Withdrawal of Consent: You can generally change your mind and withdraw consent at any time by revisiting your cookie settings, typically accessible via a link in the website footer or the Cookie Policy page.

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Alternatively, you can manage and disable cookies through your browser settings. Be aware that blocking strictly necessary cookies may prevent our website from functioning correctly.

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• Browser Management Links:

  • Cookie settings in Firefox

  • Cookie settings in Google Chrome

  • Cookie settings in Internet Explorer

  • Cookie settings in Safari (OS X)

  • Cookie settings in Safari (iOS)

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• Google Analytics Opt-out: To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, you can visit: http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

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6. Changes to This Policy

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We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date.

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7. Contact Us

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If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:

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• Email: yalla@bellydance.ie

• Phone: +353 85 7318 494

• Address: Dublin, Ireland (Non-trading address)