Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on this portal, and how you can manage your preferences.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences and improve your experience.
Cookie Categories
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function correctly. They cannot be disabled. They include session management, security tokens and load balancing cookies.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our portal. We use this information to improve our services. These cookies are only loaded after you provide consent.
Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant marketing content and measure the effectiveness of campaigns. They are only loaded after you provide consent. You can opt-out of marketing cookies at any time by updating your preferences in the consent banner.
Cookie Details
The following table lists every cookie used on this portal, along with the sender/provider, purpose and duration.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
consent_v1 | portal.gov.sa | Stores your cookie consent preferences (essential, analytics, marketing). | 1 year |
session_id | portal.gov.sa | Maintains your session state for secure access to government services. | Session |
csrf_token | portal.gov.sa | Security token to prevent cross-site request forgery attacks. | Session |
_ga | Google Analytics | Analytics: registers a unique ID to generate statistical data on how visitors use the portal. Loaded only after analytics consent. | 2 years |
_gid | Google Analytics | Analytics: registers a unique ID to generate statistical data on how visitors use the portal. Loaded only after analytics consent. | 24 hours |
_fbp | Meta (Facebook) | Marketing: used to deliver, measure and improve the relevance of advertisements. Loaded only after marketing consent. You may opt-out via your cookie preferences. | 3 months |
Managing Your Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using the Cookie Consent banner that appears at the bottom of the page. To opt-out of analytics or marketing cookies, simply uncheck the relevant category and save your preferences. Your choices are saved in your browser's local storage under the key 'consent_v1'.
How to Opt-Out
You can opt-out of non-essential cookies at any time by clicking 'Cookie Preferences' in the footer or by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site. You may also use your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Note that opting out of essential cookies is not possible as they are required for the site to function.
Contact
For questions about our use of cookies, please contact: