Last updated: April 16, 2025
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide website owners with information about how users interact with their sites.
Similar technologies include web beacons (also called tracking pixels), local storage, and session storage, which function in comparable ways. For simplicity, this Policy refers to all such technologies collectively as "cookies."
Cookies on the DEEP.SA website (deep-sa.org) may be set by:
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, security features, and form submission. Without these cookies, services you have requested — such as contact form submission or platform login — cannot be provided.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookieAccepted | Records that you have acknowledged the cookie notice, preventing it from reappearing | Persistent (local storage) |
| Session cookies | Maintains your session state while navigating the site | Session (deleted when browser closes) |
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our website. They help us understand which pages are most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors and tracks session data for analytics reporting | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes visitors, expires after 24 hours | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate to Google Analytics | 1 minute |
We use analytics data solely to understand how our website is used and to make improvements. We do not use analytics data for advertising targeting purposes.
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have integrated. If you disable these cookies, some features of the website may not function as intended.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Preference cookies | Remembers user interface preferences such as language selection | 1 year |
We do not currently deploy marketing or targeting cookies on this website. If this changes in the future, this Policy will be updated and you will be informed before such cookies are activated.
When you first visit our website, a cookie notice will appear at the bottom of the screen. By clicking "Accept & Continue," you consent to our use of analytics and functional cookies as described in this Policy. Strictly necessary cookies are always active as they are essential to website operation.
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
Instructions for managing cookies in common browsers:
Please note that blocking all cookies may affect website functionality. In particular, strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled without impacting core website features.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. This prevents your data from being used in Google Analytics reports for any website you visit.
Where cookies collect personal data — such as IP addresses — that data is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and Saudi Arabia's Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL). Analytics data is anonymized or pseudonymized where possible, and is not used to personally identify individual website visitors without your consent.
We do not transfer cookie data outside Saudi Arabia except where required for the operation of analytics services, in which case appropriate safeguards are applied in accordance with PDPL cross-border transfer requirements.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our website operations. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We recommend reviewing this Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
DEEP.SA
King Fahd Road, Olaya District
Riyadh 12211, Saudi Arabia
Email: info@deep-sa.org