Effective Date: 1-April-2025
Jurisdictional Scope: This Cookie Policy is compliant with the Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
This Cookie Policy explains how SE Coaches (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies through our website https://secoaches.co/ (“Website”). It outlines what data is collected via cookies, why it is collected, how it is processed and stored, and your rights in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the Saudi PDPL.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files that websites place on your computer or device. They store preferences and other information to enhance your user experience.
Types of Cookies:
| Type | Description |
| Session Cookies | Temporary; deleted when you close your browser. |
| Persistent Cookies | Remain stored until they expire or are manually deleted. |
| First-party Cookies | Set by our Website. |
| Third-party Cookies | Set by external providers to track or provide functionality or ads. |
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for a range of lawful purposes:
| Cookie Category | Purpose | Legal Basis (PDPL/GDPR) |
| Essential Cookies | Ensure security, load balancing, user login, and other core functionality. | Legitimate Interest |
| Functional Cookies | Remember language, location, and preferences. | Consent |
| Performance & Analytics | Understand how users interact with the Website and improve performance. | Consent |
| Targeting/Advertising | Personalize advertising and measure its effectiveness. | Consent |
3. Cookies in Use
First-Party Cookies (Set by SEC):
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
| PHPSESSID | Maintains session integrity | Essential | Session |
| cookie_notice_accepted | Stores cookie consent decision | Essential | 1 year |
| user_pref_lang | Saves user’s preferred language | Functional | 6 months |
Third-Party Cookies:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Provider | Type | Duration | Transferred Outside Saudi Arabia? |
| _ga | User behavior tracking (Google Analytics) | Analytics | 2 years | Yes (to USA and EEA) | |
| _gid | Session analytics | Analytics | 24 hours | Yes | |
| fbp | Ad tracking via Facebook Pixel | Meta (Facebook) | Advertising | 3 months | Yes |
| fr | Facebook browser ID | Meta (Facebook) | Advertising | 3 months | Yes |
| li_gc | LinkedIn cookie consent storage | Functional | 6 months | Yes | |
| VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE | YouTube bandwidth estimate | YouTube | Performance | 6 months | Yes |
| YSC | Tracks views of YouTube embedded videos | YouTube | Performance | Session | Yes |
4. Transfer of Data Outside Saudi Arabia
Some cookies involve the transfer of personal data to jurisdictions outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, such as the United States or European Economic Area. These transfers are conducted in compliance with Article 29 of the Saudi PDPL, and appropriate safeguards are in place where required.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control how cookies are used via browser settings, the in-site cookie banner, or external tools such as Google Analytics Opt-Out and Facebook Ad Preferences.
6. Your Rights Under Saudi PDPL
You have the right to be informed, withdraw consent, request access or deletion, and object to processing. Contact us to exercise these rights.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy to reflect legal, technical, or business changes. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised “Effective Date.”
8. Contact Information
SE Coaches
Email: info@secoaches.co
Website: https://secoaches.co/