Cookie Policy

*This Cookie Policy explains how IMPACTIVE Consulting uses cookies and

similar tracking technologies on our website

(impactiveconsulting.com.sa). It should be read together with our

your personal data.*

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer,

tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. Cookies are widely

used to make websites work more efficiently, to improve user experience,

and to provide information to website operators.

Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting (\"first-party

cookies\") or by third parties whose content or services are embedded in

the website (\"third-party cookies\"). Cookies can be \"session

cookies\" (which are deleted when you close your browser) or

\"persistent cookies\" (which remain on your device for a set period or

until you delete them).

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies on our website for the following

purposes:

Essential Operation: To enable core website functionality, security,

and accessibility.

Performance and Analytics: To understand how visitors use our

website, identify errors, and improve site performance.

Functionality: To remember your preferences and provide enhanced,

personalized features.

Nasih AI Chatbot: To maintain session context and conversation state

when you interact with Nasih.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They

enable core features such as page navigation, access to secure areas,

and form submission. The website cannot function properly without these

cookies, and they cannot be disabled.

Examples: session\_id (maintains session state, session duration,

first-party), csrf\_token (prevents cross-site request forgery, session

duration, first-party), cookie\_consent (stores consent preferences, 12

months, first-party), lang\_pref (stores language preference, 12 months,

first-party).

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website,

such as which pages are visited most often and whether visitors receive

error messages. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated

and therefore anonymous. These cookies are only set with your consent.

Examples: \_ga (Google Analytics, distinguishes unique users, 2 years,

third-party), \_ga\_\[ID\] (Google Analytics, maintains session state, 2

years, third-party), \_gid (Google Analytics, distinguishes unique

users, 24 hours, third-party), \_gat (Google Analytics, throttles

request rate, 1 minute, third-party).

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and

personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose

services we have embedded in our pages. If you do not allow these

cookies, some or all of these features may not function properly.

Examples: nasih\_session (maintains Nasih AI conversation context,

session/90 days, first-party), chat\_state (remembers Client Assistant

widget state, session, first-party), form\_draft (preserves unsaved form

data, session, first-party).

3.4 Marketing and Targeting Cookies

As of the effective date of this policy, IMPACTIVE Consulting does not

use marketing or targeting cookies. Should we introduce such cookies in

the future, this policy will be updated accordingly, and your consent

will be obtained before such cookies are set.

4. Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use the following similar technologies:

Local Storage: Used to store data in your browser that persists

beyond a single session, such as Nasih conversation context and user

preferences.

Session Storage: Similar to local storage but cleared when you close

your browser tab. Used for temporary session data.

Pixel Tags / Web Beacons: Small transparent images embedded in web

pages or emails that allow us to track page views and email open

rates.

These technologies are subject to the same consent requirements as

cookies where they involve the processing of personal data.

5. Cookie Consent and Management

5.1 Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner

that allows you to: accept all cookies, reject all non-essential

cookies, or customize your preferences by cookie category.

Strictly necessary cookies do not require your consent and cannot be

disabled, as they are essential for the website to function.

5.2 Changing Your Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

Clicking the \"Cookie Settings\" link in the website footer

Adjusting your browser settings (see Section 5.3 below)

Contacting us at privacy\@impactiveconsulting.com.sa

5.3 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings.

You can typically view what cookies are stored on your device, delete

some or all cookies, block all cookies or only third-party cookies, and

set your browser to notify you when a cookie is set.

Please note that disabling or blocking certain cookies may affect the

functionality of our website.

5.4 Google Analytics Opt-Out

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google

Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at

https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

6. Data Collected Through Cookies

Cookies on our website may collect the following types of data:

Technical identifiers (randomly generated, not personally

identifying)

Pages visited and navigation patterns

Time and duration of visits

Referring website or source

Browser and device information

Language and region preferences

Chatbot session identifiers and conversation state

For detailed information about how we process personal data collected

through cookies, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

7. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that we use.

These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we

encourage you to review:

Google Analytics: Privacy Policy at

https://policies.google.com/privacy

We do not control the cookies set by third parties. The retention

periods and data processing practices of third-party cookies are

governed by the respective third party\'s policies.

8. Saudi PDPL Compliance

Our use of cookies complies with the Saudi Personal Data Protection Law

(PDPL) and its Implementing Regulations. Specifically:

We obtain your informed consent before setting non-essential cookies

(PDPL Art. 6).

We provide clear information about each cookie\'s purpose, duration,

and type (PDPL transparency requirements).

You can withdraw your consent at any time through the mechanisms

described in Section 5.

We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal data.

Cookie data is subject to the same security measures described in

our Privacy Policy.

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in

the cookies we use, changes in technology, or changes in applicable law.

When we make material changes, we will update the \"Effective Date\" at

the top of this policy and, where necessary, re-request your consent.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie

Policy, please contact us:

IMPACTIVE Consulting

Email: privacy\@impactiveconsulting.com.sa

Website: impactiveconsulting.com.sa