Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy applies to the official website of AB Hassan Associates & Builders at https://abhassan.com/.

Cookies can help websites function properly, remember preferences, understand website usage, improve performance and support certain website features. Not every cookie category necessarily operates on the website at all times. Website features and technologies may also change over time.

This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we handle broader personal information.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files or similar identifiers that websites may store in a visitor's browser or device. They are commonly used across the web and are not unique to this website.

Cookies may allow a website to:

• Remember certain preferences
• Maintain website functionality
• Understand how visitors interact with pages
• Improve website performance
• Support embedded features
• Help protect forms or sessions
• Provide relevant functionality

Cookies are not the same thing as the photos, documents or property listing information that visitors may voluntarily upload or submit through the website. Cookies are technical files, not the substantive content you share with us.

3. Why AB Hassan Associates & Builders May Use Cookies

Depending on the features enabled on the website, cookies or similar technologies may be used for the following purposes.

Website Functionality

Some cookies or similar technologies may be necessary for certain website features to operate correctly.

User Preferences

Certain technologies may remember preferences or settings to help improve your browsing experience.

Website Performance

Some technologies may help the company understand technical problems or improve overall website performance.

Analytics

If analytics tools are installed, cookies may help provide aggregated information about page visits, traffic sources, popular pages, general website usage and technical performance. We do not claim that any particular analytics service is installed unless it has been verified.

Security

Some cookies or similar technologies may help support website security, prevent abuse or maintain secure sessions.

Embedded Content and Third-Party Services

Certain third-party services embedded into the website may place or access cookies according to their own policies. Examples may include maps, videos, social media content, communication tools, external forms or other embedded services.

These are mentioned only as possible examples. The exact implementation depends on the current website configuration.

4. Types of Cookies

Cookies are commonly grouped into the following categories.

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies may be required for basic website functionality. Potential purposes may include:

• Security
• Session management
• Form functionality
• Navigation
• Load balancing
• Basic website platform functionality

The exact cookies depend on the website configuration.

B. Functional Cookies

Functional cookies may help remember preferences and improve the visitor experience. Potential examples include:

• Language preferences
• Interface preferences
• Previously selected settings
• Certain website functionality

Not all of these functions are necessarily active at all times.

C. Analytics or Performance Cookies

Analytics cookies may help website owners understand how visitors use the website. Potential information may include:

• Pages visited
• Approximate usage patterns
• Time spent on pages
• Browser and device information
• Referral sources
• General performance information

Analytics information may be aggregated or otherwise processed by the relevant service provider. AB Hassan Associates & Builders does not personally identify every website visitor through analytics.

D. Marketing or Advertising Cookies

Marketing or advertising cookies may be used only if relevant advertising, remarketing or similar services are enabled on the website.

If no such services are currently used, we do not intend to represent that marketing cookies are active merely because this category is described in this policy. We do not claim that the website currently uses specific advertising or remarketing platforms unless verified.

E. Third-Party Cookies

Third-party services embedded or linked through the website may use their own cookies or similar technologies. Potential examples include:

• Map services
• Video platforms
• Social media platforms
• Analytics providers
• Communication platforms
• External property-related services

Third parties operate according to their own privacy and cookie practices. AB Hassan Associates & Builders is not responsible for third-party cookies that it does not control.

5. WordPress, Elementor and Website Technologies

Our website is built using WordPress and Elementor. The website infrastructure or installed plugins may create cookies required for administrative functionality, forms, security, sessions, website preferences and other technical functions.

The actual cookies may vary depending on:

• WordPress configuration
• Installed plugins
• Elementor features
• Security tools
• Forms
• Embedded content
• Hosting configuration
• Other website integrations

6. Google Maps and Embedded Content

Our website may contain Google Maps or other embedded third-party content. Embedded services may potentially use cookies or similar technologies when loaded or interacted with.

Third-party services may collect technical information according to their own policies. We do not claim that any specific third-party cookie is placed unless it has been technically verified.

7. WhatsApp, Phone and Email Links

Our website may provide WhatsApp contact links, telephone links and email links.

Simply providing a WhatsApp, telephone or email link does not necessarily mean that the website itself stores or controls the communications that occur after a visitor leaves the website or opens an external application.

Once a visitor interacts with an external service such as WhatsApp, the relevant third-party provider's own privacy and cookie policies may apply. AB Hassan Associates & Builders does not control WhatsApp cookies or other third-party platform cookies.

8. Property Listings and Inquiries

Visitors may interact with:

• Property listings
• Property inquiry forms
• Contact forms
• Property details
• Property search features
• WhatsApp inquiry links
• Telephone contact options
• Email links
• Property-related service requests

Cookies themselves are separate from the substantive property information visitors voluntarily provide. If a visitor submits a form, the information submitted may be processed according to our Privacy Policy.

We do not claim that cookies automatically collect property ownership documents, identity numbers, bank information or other sensitive information unless the actual website system does so and this has been verified.

9. Information That May Be Associated With Cookie Use

Depending on the technology used, cookies or similar technologies may be associated with technical information such as:

• Browser type
• Device type
• Operating system
• Approximate location derived from technical data
• IP address or network information
• Pages visited
• Referring page
• Date and time of access
• Interaction with website features
• General website usage information

The exact information collected depends on the technology actually installed. Not every visitor's information is collected in every category.

10. How Long Do Cookies Last?

Cookies are commonly divided into two general types based on duration.

Session Cookies

These generally exist temporarily and may expire when the browsing session ends.

Persistent Cookies

These may remain on a device for a defined period or until deleted.

Cookie lifetimes vary depending on the specific cookie, website configuration, browser settings and third-party provider. We do not invent exact durations in this policy. If a technical cookie audit is performed later, exact cookie names and expiration periods may be added.

11. How You Can Control Cookies

Visitors can generally control cookies through their browser settings. Depending on your browser, you may be able to:

• Block cookies
• Delete existing cookies
• Allow only certain cookies
• Receive browser warnings
• Clear browsing data
• Manage site-specific permissions

Common browsers that provide these options include:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Microsoft Edge
• Apple Safari

Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality. Please review your browser's current documentation for specific instructions, as browser settings can change over time.

12. Cookie Consent

If the website has a cookie banner or consent-management system, visitors may be offered choices regarding non-essential cookies.

If no cookie consent mechanism is currently installed, we do not represent that one exists. This policy distinguishes between essential technical technologies, optional functionality, analytics and marketing or advertising technologies where applicable.

Cookie requirements can vary depending on applicable law and the visitor's location. We do not claim that all cookies require consent under every jurisdiction.

13. Essential vs Optional Cookies

Essential cookies: generally necessary for requested website functionality.

Optional cookies: may support analytics, preferences, personalization or marketing depending on the services enabled.

We aim not to describe optional technologies as essential merely for convenience.

14. Third-Party Websites

AB Hassan Associates & Builders may link to or embed external websites and services. Examples may include:

• WhatsApp
• Google Maps
• Social media platforms
• External property resources
• Other third-party websites

AB Hassan Associates & Builders does not control third-party cookie practices. Visitors should review the relevant third party's privacy and cookie policies.

15. Cookies and Privacy

This Cookie Policy explains cookie and similar technology practices. Our Privacy Policy explains broader personal-data handling. Both documents should be read together.

Please review our Privacy Policy for more information.

16. Data Security

AB Hassan Associates & Builders takes reasonable steps to protect information associated with its website operations.

17. International Visitors

Because the website can potentially be accessed from outside Pakistan, visitors from different jurisdictions may have different rights and requirements regarding cookies and online tracking.

Depending on where you access our website from, additional privacy or cookie requirements may apply. We do not claim compliance with specific international legal frameworks unless such compliance is applicable to our operations and confirmed.

18. Children's Privacy

Our website is intended for general audiences and is not specifically directed toward children. We do not unnecessarily collect information from children.

If a child provides information and a parent or guardian believes this has happened improperly, they can contact the company using the details provided below.

19. Changes to This Cookie Policy

The company may update this Cookie Policy when:

• Website functionality changes
• New technologies are introduced
• Existing technologies are removed
• Third-party services change
• Legal or regulatory requirements change
• Cookie practices are updated

The "Last Updated" date should be changed when material updates are made. We do not claim that users will always receive individual notification unless such a process is in place.

20. Contact Us

Visitors can contact AB Hassan Associates & Builders with questions about this Cookie Policy or the website's use of cookies.

21. Related Legal Pages

This Cookie Policy should be read together with our other legal pages where applicable:

22. Final Statement

AB Hassan Associates & Builders aims to keep our website practical, transparent and easy to use. This Cookie Policy is provided so that website visitors can understand what cookies are, why they may be used and how to manage them.

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us using the details provided above.