Cookie Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how The Karama Group (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on thekaramagroup.com (the “Site”). It should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we process personal information.

By continuing to use our Site, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy, to the extent permitted by applicable law. Where required, we will request explicit consent via a cookie banner or settings tool.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) by websites that you visit. Cookies allow a website to recognize your device, store preferences, improve functionality, and enhance your browsing experience.

Cookies can be:

  • Session cookies (deleted when your browser is closed)

  • Persistent cookies (stored for a set period of time)

  • First-party cookies (placed by us)

  • Third-party cookies (placed by service providers)

Similar technologies include pixels, tags, beacons, and scripts, which operate in a comparable manner.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use several categories of cookies for different purposes:

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Site to function properly. They enable:

  • Security and integrity features

  • Basic site navigation

  • Loading of core content

These cookies cannot be disabled through our website, although you may disable them in your browser (which may impact functionality).

2.2 Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how users interact with the Site, enabling us to:

  • Count visits and traffic sources

  • Measure performance and usability

  • Identify frequently visited pages

  • Improve user experience

We may use trusted third-party providers for analytics (e.g., privacy-focused tools). Analytics cookies are only activated where permitted by law.

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the Site to:

  • Remember user preferences (e.g., selected language or region)

  • Provide enhanced, personalized features
    Disabling these cookies may affect certain features or customizations.

2.4 Security & Monitoring Cookies

These cookies help:

  • Detect unusual site usage

  • Identify potential security risks

  • Monitor system performance

They do not track browsing behavior beyond our Site.

2.5 Third-Party Cookies

Third parties may set cookies on our Site for purposes such as:

  • Hosting or infrastructure support

  • Browser or device compatibility services

  • Map or location integrations (if used)

  • Web analytics

We do not control these cookies directly but require partners to comply with applicable data protection laws.

3. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Ensure the secure and stable operation of the Site

  • Improve performance, accessibility, and usability

  • Analyze traffic patterns

  • Maintain security and system integrity

  • Store certain preferences to enhance user experience

We do not use cookies to:

  • Conduct targeted advertising

  • Sell or share personal data for marketing purposes

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

4.1 Through Our Cookie Banner or Settings (If Implemented)

Where required by law, visitors may accept, reject, or customize cookie preferences directly from a banner or settings tool.

4.2 Through Your Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to:

  • View cookies

  • Delete cookies

  • Block cookies

  • Block third-party cookies

Instructions vary depending on your browser (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, etc.).
Note: Disabling certain cookies may reduce functionality.

4.3 Opt-Out Tools

Where third-party analytics are used, you may opt out directly through the provider (e.g., opt-out links or global privacy settings).

5. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Depending on jurisdiction:

  • Strictly necessary cookies may be used without consent.

  • Analytics, functional, or third-party cookies may require user consent (EU/UK GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, etc.).

We follow applicable regional cookie consent requirements.

6. Data Collected Through Cookies

Cookies may allow us to collect:

  • Device and browser information

  • IP address (in anonymized or truncated form where applicable)

  • Referral sources

  • Pages viewed and navigation pattern

  • Time spent on our Site

  • Clickstream data

These data may be used for security, analytics, and site performance enhancement. Personal data collected via cookies is processed according to our Privacy Policy.

7. Retention Periods

Cookie retention varies depending on purpose:

  • Session cookies: deleted when you close your browser

  • Persistent cookies: stored for a defined period (e.g., 1–24 months) unless removed manually

Retention periods for third-party cookies follow the provider’s policies.

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect:

  • Changes in technology

  • Legal or regulatory developments

  • Enhancements to our Site

The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our data practices, contact:

The Karama Group
Email: info@thekaramagroup.com
Address: 1500 K Street, Washington, D.C., United States