Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 15, 2026
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the site owners. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and your choices regarding their use.
How We Use Cookies
Explore Saudi uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
1. Necessary / Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our website — security, core functionality, and remembering your cookie choice. They are set on the basis of § 25(2) TTDSG (and the equivalent "strictly necessary" exemption under PECR/UK law) and do not require your consent. They cannot be switched off.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| sb-access-token | Authentication session token (Supabase Auth) | Session |
| sb-refresh-token | Authentication refresh token (Supabase Auth) | 7 days |
2. Preference Cookies
These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make, such as your preferred language or region, and provide enhanced, personalized features.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| preferred-language | Stores your selected language preference | 1 year |
| theme | Stores your light/dark mode preference | 1 year |
3. Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use this data to improve our website.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| ga | Google Analytics: distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics 4: maintains session state | 2 years |
4. Consent Cookie
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie-consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
5. Marketing / Affiliate Cookies
These cookies enable affiliate tracking (for example Booking.com via Travelpayouts) and campaign measurement. Like Analytics cookies, they are set only after you actively consent to the "Marketing / Affiliate" category in our cookie banner.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| tp_* | Travelpayouts affiliate tracking for Booking.com referrals | Up to 12 months |
Your Choices
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that lets you accept all, reject all, or choose individually — rejecting is as easy as accepting, and nothing is pre-ticked. You can change your preferences at any time via the "Cookie settings" link in the footer.
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control the dissemination of these cookies. You should check the relevant third-party website for more information about these cookies and how to manage them.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. When we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the date at the top of this policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at privacy@explore-saudi.com.