Cookie Policy
1What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (browser) when you visit a website. They help us operate the site correctly, remember your preferences (such as display language), improve your experience, and analyse platform usage in line with the Saudi Personal Data Protection Law.
2Types of cookies we use
- Essential (strictly necessary): required for site operation and session security — such as sessions, language choice, and consent choice. They cannot be disabled without breaking core functions and do not require prior consent.
- Functional (preferences): remember your choices such as preferred language (Arabic/English) and settings to preserve your experience between visits.
- Analytics (statistical): help us understand how visitors use the site (popular pages, traffic sources) in an aggregated, anonymised manner to improve service. These are only active with your consent.
- Marketing cookies: used only with your explicit consent to surface properties of interest and relevant advertising. We never market without consent.
3Cookies used on this platform
The table below lists the main cookies used on our website:
| Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
PHPSESSID |
Essential | Session management and securing your interactions. | Session |
lang |
Functional | Stores your preferred language (Arabic or English). | 30 days |
cookie-consent |
Essential | Records your accept/decline decision for tracking cookies (stored in browser local storage). | Until deleted by the user |
| Session storage flags | Functional | Temporary UI flags (e.g., showing modals once per visit). | Session |
4Consent and withdrawal
On your first visit, a consent bar appears offering clear choices:
- Accept: enables functional, analytics, and marketing cookies (where applicable).
- Decline: uses only essential cookies while keeping the site fully functional.
You may withdraw or change your consent at any time via the "Manage consent" button on this page or through browser settings. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing performed beforehand.
5How to control cookies
- You can delete or block all stored cookies via your browser settings (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari) under "Privacy" or "Cookies".
- Note that disabling essential cookies may affect some site functions such as language memory or form completion.
- On mobile devices, privacy controls are available through the device system settings.
6Third-party cookies
The platform may embed content from external providers (such as location maps or video players). These providers set their own cookies under their own policies, over which we have no control. We encourage you to review those providers' privacy policies before using embedded content.
7Updates and contact
We will update this policy whenever there is a material change in our cookie usage or in regulatory requirements, publishing the last-review date at the top of this page.
For cookie and privacy enquiries: privacy@zainabproperties.com
See also: Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions