Last updated: December 27, 2025<h2 class="heading">What Are Cookies?</h2>Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help sites work smoothly, remember your choices, and improve your experience — all without harming your device or installing viruses.On LivePositively, cookies only identify you personally if you’re logged in. Otherwise, they remain anonymous and respectful of your privacy.In short: LivePositively uses cookies only to improve your experience, remember your preferences, and keep the platform secure — with your explicit consent and full control.<h2 class="heading">Our Legal Commitment</h2>In compliance with UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data and relevant digital privacy standards, we only use cookie data under one of these legal bases: • Your explicit consent • Necessity to deliver a service you’ve requested (e.g., managing your membership) • Legal obligation under UAE law<h2 class="heading">Types of Cookies We Use</h2><h3 class="heading">Strictly Necessary Cookies</h3>Purpose: Keep LivePositively working for you — securely and reliably. They help with: • Staying logged in • Accessing your paid membership content • Remembering your cookie preferences Legal basis: Essential to provide the service you request. No consent required. Retention: Session-based or up to 12 months.<h3 class="heading">Performance &amp; Analytics Cookies</h3>Purpose: Help us make LivePositively better — faster, clearer, and more inspiring. We use anonymized, aggregated data to: • Improve site speed and navigation • Highlight content that resonates with readers • Measure our impact in spreading positivity All data is anonymized. We never track you across other websites or share personal identifiers with third parties. Legal basis: Your explicit consent. Retention: Up to 12 months.<h3 class="heading">Functionality Cookies</h3>Purpose: Remember your personal preferences, such as: • Language or region • Dark/light mode • Font size Legal basis: Your consent. Retention: Up to 12 months.<h2 class="heading">Managing Your Preferences</h2>You have full control over your cookie choices. You can: • Accept or reject cookies via our consent banner • Update your preferences at any time through: – The “Cookie Settings” link in the website footer – Your Account Settings (if logged in)Your subscription remains active regardless of your cookie choices. Only strictly necessary cookies are required for core access to your account and content.<h2 class="heading">Frequently Asked Questions</h2>Do I have to accept cookies on LivePositively? No. Only strictly necessary cookies are required for core functionality. You can reject performance and functionality cookies via our consent banner or Cookie Settings at any time.Does LivePositively sell my cookie data? Never. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties. Analytics cookies are anonymized and aggregated only.How long do cookies stay on my device? Strictly necessary cookies last for your session or up to 12 months. Performance and functionality cookies last up to 12 months and can be deleted anytime via your browser or Cookie Settings.<h2 class="heading">Updates to This Policy</h2>We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in UAE law or our services. The “Last updated” date at the top will always indicate the most recent version.