Last updated: August 4, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how AphCom uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.
It should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions, which provide additional information about how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information.
By using our website, you can manage your cookie preferences through the cookie consent banner or preference tool made available on the website.
1. About AphCom
AphCom is a digital agency based in Lebanon. We provide services that may include website development, Shopify development, mobile application development, user experience and interface design, branding, digital marketing, social media management, content services, translation, and related digital solutions.
In this Cookie Policy, references to “AphCom,” “we,” “us,” or “our” refer to AphCom.
References to “you,” “your,” “visitor,” or “user” refer to anyone who accesses or uses our website.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device when you visit them.
Cookies allow websites to recognize a device, remember certain information, maintain website functionality, understand how visitors use the website, and improve the browsing experience.
Cookies may store information such as:
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A unique identifier
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Your cookie preferences
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Website session information
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Browser and device details
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Pages visited
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Time spent on the website
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Referring website or campaign
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Interactions with website features
Some cookies may involve the processing of personal information. Where this occurs, the information will be handled according to our Privacy Policy.
3. Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, our website may use similar technologies, including:
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Tracking pixels
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Web beacons
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Tags
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Scripts
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Software development kits
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Local storage
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Session storage
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Device identifiers
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Embedded content technologies
These technologies may perform functions similar to cookies, such as remembering preferences, measuring website activity, supporting security, or evaluating marketing performance.
References to cookies in this policy also include similar technologies where applicable.
4. First-Party and Third-Party Cookies
Cookies may be classified according to the party that places them on your device.
First-Party Cookies
First-party cookies are placed directly by the AphCom website.
They may be used to:
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Operate website features
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Maintain security
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Remember your preferences
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Store cookie consent choices
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Improve website performance
Third-Party Cookies
Third-party cookies are placed by external services integrated into our website.
These services may include analytics, advertising, social media, video hosting, embedded content, security, customer support, scheduling, or communication platforms.
Third-party providers control how their cookies operate and may process information according to their own privacy policies and terms.
5. Session and Persistent Cookies
Cookies may also be classified according to how long they remain on your device.
Session Cookies
Session cookies are temporary. They generally remain active while your browser is open and are removed when you close it.
They may be used to maintain website navigation, security, or temporary session information.
Persistent Cookies
Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period or until you delete them.
They may be used to remember preferences, recognize returning visitors, measure website activity, or support marketing and analytics functions.
The duration of a cookie depends on its purpose and the provider responsible for it.
6. Types of Cookies We May Use
Our website may use the following categories of cookies.
6.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
Strictly necessary cookies are required for the website to operate correctly and securely.
They may support functions such as:
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Website security
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Fraud and spam prevention
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Network management
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Form functionality
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Session management
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Cookie preference storage
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Load balancing
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Accessibility settings
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Protection against malicious activity
Because these cookies are necessary for the website to function, they cannot normally be disabled through our cookie preference tool.
You may be able to block them through your browser settings, but doing so may cause parts of the website to stop working correctly.
6.2 Preference and Functionality Cookies
Preference cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide improved functionality.
They may remember information such as:
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Language preferences
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Display preferences
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Region
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Form information
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Previously selected settings
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Accessibility choices
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Cookie preferences
Disabling these cookies may cause some website features to operate differently or may require you to enter your preferences again.
6.3 Analytics and Performance Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our website.
They may collect information such as:
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Number of website visitors
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Pages viewed
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Time spent on pages
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Navigation paths
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Referring websites
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Device and browser type
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Approximate geographic region
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Website errors
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Page loading performance
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Interactions with buttons, forms, and website features
We use this information to evaluate website performance, identify technical issues, understand visitor interests, and improve our content and services.
Analytics information may be aggregated or pseudonymized where supported by the relevant provider.
Where required by applicable law, analytics cookies will only be activated after you provide consent.
6.4 Advertising and Marketing Cookies
Advertising and marketing cookies may be used to understand the effectiveness of our campaigns and provide more relevant advertising.
They may support:
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Advertising campaign measurement
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Conversion tracking
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Audience creation
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Remarketing
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Frequency limitation
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Campaign attribution
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Understanding how visitors reached our website
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Measuring interactions with advertisements
These cookies may allow third-party advertising providers to recognize your browser or device across different websites.
Where required by applicable law, advertising and marketing cookies will only be activated after you provide consent.
6.5 Social Media Cookies
Our website may include links, buttons, feeds, widgets, or other features connected to social media platforms.
These features may allow social media providers to:
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Recognize your device
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Record interactions with embedded content
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Connect your visit with your social media account
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Measure content performance
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Provide sharing functionality
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Deliver personalized content or advertising
Social media platforms may collect information even when you do not actively interact with the embedded feature, depending on your account settings and the platform’s practices.
These cookies are controlled by the relevant social media provider.
6.6 Embedded Content Cookies
Our website may include content provided by third parties, such as:
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Videos
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Maps
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Calendars
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Booking tools
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Forms
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Chat tools
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Portfolio presentations
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Social media posts
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External applications
When you interact with embedded content, the relevant third party may place cookies or collect information about your device and interaction.
Accessing embedded content may be subject to the third party’s privacy policy, cookie policy, and terms.
6.7 Security and Spam Prevention Cookies
We may use cookies or similar technologies to protect our website and forms against spam, fraud, abuse, automated activity, and security threats.
These technologies may evaluate technical information such as:
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Internet Protocol address
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Browser characteristics
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Device information
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Interaction patterns
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Form submission behavior
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Security signals
These technologies may be provided by third-party security or spam prevention services.
7. Services That May Place Cookies
Depending on the website features currently enabled, cookies or similar technologies may be placed by services such as:
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Website hosting providers
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Content delivery networks
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Google Analytics or similar analytics platforms
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Google advertising services
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Meta advertising services
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Social media platforms
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Video hosting platforms
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Map and location services
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Form processing services
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Spam prevention services
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Scheduling or booking platforms
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Customer support or live chat services
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Website performance and error monitoring services
Not every service listed above is necessarily active at all times.
The services and cookies used by the website may change when website features, integrations, campaigns, or service providers are updated.
Where available, the cookie preference tool provides more information about the current cookie categories used on the website.
8. Information Collected Through Cookies
Cookies and similar technologies may collect or generate information including:
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Internet Protocol address
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Cookie identifiers
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Device identifiers
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Browser type and version
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Operating system
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Device type
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Screen resolution
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Approximate location
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Language
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Time zone
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Referring website
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Pages visited
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Visit date and time
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Time spent on the website
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Links and buttons selected
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Form interactions
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Marketing campaign information
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Website errors and performance data
We do not intend to use cookies to collect highly sensitive personal information.
9. Why We Use Cookies
We may use cookies and similar technologies to:
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Make the website function correctly
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Protect the website and its visitors
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Prevent spam and fraudulent activity
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Remember visitor preferences
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Maintain cookie consent choices
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Understand website traffic and usage
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Improve website content and navigation
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Identify and resolve technical issues
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Measure advertising and campaign performance
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Understand how visitors discover AphCom
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Improve our services and user experience
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Support embedded website features
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Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
10. Your Cookie Choices
When you first visit our website, you may be presented with a cookie consent banner or preference tool.
Depending on the options available, you may be able to:
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Accept all cookies
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Reject non-essential cookies
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Select specific cookie categories
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Review information about cookie purposes
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Change or withdraw your preferences
Strictly necessary cookies may remain active because they are required for the website to function securely and correctly.
Rejecting optional cookies will not prevent you from accessing the main content of the website, although some optional features or embedded content may not function as intended.
11. Changing or Withdrawing Consent
You may change or withdraw your cookie consent at any time through the cookie preferences option available on our website.
Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing that occurred before consent was withdrawn.
After changing your preferences, you may need to refresh the website for the new settings to take effect.
Cookies already stored on your device may remain until they expire or are deleted through your browser settings.
12. Managing Cookies Through Your Browser
Most browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings.
Depending on your browser, you may be able to:
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View stored cookies
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Delete individual cookies
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Delete all cookies
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Block all cookies
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Block third-party cookies
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Receive a warning before a cookie is stored
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Allow cookies only from selected websites
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Clear cookies when the browser closes
The steps required vary between browsers and devices. You should review the privacy or cookie settings provided by your browser.
Blocking or deleting cookies may affect website functionality, saved preferences, embedded content, and your overall browsing experience.
13. Global Privacy Control and Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers or browser extensions allow users to send privacy preference signals, such as Global Privacy Control or Do Not Track.
The recognition and legal effect of these signals vary depending on the visitor’s location, browser, and applicable law.
Where required and technically supported, AphCom may respond to recognized privacy preference signals.
You may still need to manage your preferences through our cookie consent tool or browser settings.
14. Third-Party Control
AphCom does not fully control cookies placed by third-party services.
Third-party providers may:
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Change their cookie names
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Change cookie durations
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Modify their technologies
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Combine information with data from other services
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Process information in different countries
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Use information according to their own privacy policies
We encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of relevant third-party providers for more information about their practices and available controls.
15. International Processing
Some providers that use cookies or similar technologies may process information outside Lebanon.
Information may be processed in countries with privacy and data protection laws that differ from those in your location.
Where required, AphCom will take reasonable steps to use service providers and safeguards appropriate to the processing involved.
Additional information about international data transfers is available in our Privacy Policy.
16. Cookie Retention
Cookies remain on your device for different periods depending on their purpose.
Some cookies expire when you close your browser. Others may remain for days, months, or longer unless you delete them earlier.
We aim to use cookie retention periods that are proportionate to the relevant purpose.
Third-party providers determine the retention periods for cookies they control. These periods may change when the provider updates its services or policies.
17. Children’s Privacy
Our website is intended primarily for businesses, organizations, and individuals seeking professional digital services.
We do not knowingly use cookies to create advertising profiles specifically targeting children.
A parent or legal guardian who believes that information relating to a child has been collected through our website may contact us so that we can review the matter.
18. Relationship With Our Privacy Policy
Some information collected through cookies may qualify as personal information.
Our Privacy Policy explains:
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What personal information we collect
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How we use personal information
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The legal grounds for processing
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How information may be shared
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How long information may be retained
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How information is protected
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The privacy rights that may be available to you
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How to contact us regarding personal information
This Cookie Policy should therefore be read together with our Privacy Policy.
19. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes to:
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Website features
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Cookie technologies
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Analytics tools
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Advertising services
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Third-party integrations
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Our business practices
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Applicable legal requirements
The updated policy will be published on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically.
20. Contact Us
For questions about this Cookie Policy or how AphCom uses cookies and similar technologies, contact:
AphCom
Email: info@aphcom.com
Website: www.aphcom.com
Location: Lebanon