This Cookie Policy was last updated on January 14, 2026 and applies to individuals located in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
1. Introduction
Our website, https://sedco.com (hereinafter: “the website”) uses cookies and other related technologies (for convenience all technologies are referred to as “cookies”). Cookies are also placed by third parties we have engaged. In the document below we inform you about the use of cookies on our website in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, issued pursuant to Royal Decree No. M/19 dated 09/02/1443 AH (16 September 2021), as amended.
2. What are cookies?
A cookie is a small simple file that is sent along with pages of this website and stored by your browser on the hard drive of your computer or another device. The information stored therein may be returned to our servers or to the servers of the relevant third parties during a subsequent visit.
3. What are scripts?
A script is a piece of program code that is used to make our website function properly and interactively. This code is executed on our server or on your device.
4. What is a web beacon?
A web beacon (or a pixel tag) is a small, invisible piece of text or image on a website that is used to monitor traffic on a website. In order to do this, various data about you is stored using web beacons.
5. Cookies
5.1 Technical or functional cookies
Some cookies ensure that certain parts of the website work properly and that your user preferences remain known. By placing functional cookies, we make it easier for you to visit our website. This way, you do not need to repeatedly enter the same information when visiting our website. These cookies are necessary for the website to function and may be placed without your consent as they do not process personal data beyond what is strictly necessary for the website’s operation.
5.2 Statistics cookies
We use statistics cookies to optimize the website experience for our users. With these statistics cookies we get insights into the usage of our website. Under the PDPL, we request your consent before placing statistics cookies that process personal data.
5.3 Marketing/Tracking cookies
Marketing/Tracking cookies are cookies or any other form of local storage, used to create user profiles to display advertising or to track the user on this website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes. Under the PDPL, these cookies constitute regular and systematic monitoring of individuals and require your explicit consent before being placed.
5.4 Social media
On our website, we have included content from LinkedIn and Instagram to promote web pages (e.g. “like”, “pin”) or share (e.g. “tweet”) on social networks like LinkedIn and Instagram. This content is embedded with code derived from LinkedIn and Instagram and places cookies. This content might store and process certain information for personalized advertising.
Please read the privacy statement of these social networks (which can change regularly) to read what they do with your (personal) data which they process using these cookies. The data that is retrieved is anonymized as much as possible. LinkedIn and Instagram are located in the United States. Any transfer of your personal data to these entities is conducted in compliance with the PDPL’s requirements for cross-border data transfers.
6. Placed cookies
Polylang
Type: Functional
Usage: We use Polylang for locale management.
Sharing data: This data is not shared with third parties.
| Name | Expiration | Function |
| pll_language | persistent | Store language settings |
WordPress
Type: Functional
Usage: We use WordPress for website development.
Sharing data: This data is not shared with third parties.
| Name | Expiration | Function |
| wordpress_test_cookie | session | Read if cookies can be placed |
| wordpress_logged_in_* | persistent | Store logged in users |
| wpEmojiSettingsSupports | session | Store browser details |
Elementor
Type: Statistics (anonymous)
Usage: We use Elementor for content creation.
Sharing data: This data is not shared with third parties.
| Name | Expiration | Function |
| elementor | persistent | Store performed actions on the website |
WPForms
Type: Preferences
Usage: We use WPForms for webforms.
Sharing data: This data is not shared with third parties.
| Name | Expiration | Function |
| _wpfuuid | 11 years | Store a unique user ID |
Google Analytics
Type: Statistics
Usage: We use Google Analytics for website statistics.
Sharing data: For more information, please read the Google Analytics Privacy Statement.
| Name | Expiration | Function |
| _ga | 2 years | Store and count pageviews |
| _ga_* | 1 year | Store and count pageviews |
Google Fonts
Type: Functional
Usage: We use Google Fonts for display of webfonts.
Sharing data: For more information, please read the Google Fonts Privacy Statement.
| Name | Expiration | Function |
| Google Fonts API | – | Request webfonts |
Google Maps
Type: Functional
Usage: We use Google Maps for maps display.
Sharing data: For more information, please read the Google Maps Privacy Statement.
| Name | Expiration | Function |
| Google Maps API | – | Request map data |
YouTube
Type: Marketing/Tracking
Usage: We use YouTube for video display.
Sharing data: For more information, please read the YouTube Privacy Statement.
| Name | Expiration | Function |
| GPS | session | Store location data |
| VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE | 179 days | Estimate bandwidth |
| YSC | session | Store a unique user ID |
| PREF | 1 year | Store user preferences |
Type: Marketing/Tracking
Usage: We use LinkedIn for display of recent social posts and/or social share buttons.
Sharing data: For more information, please read the LinkedIn Privacy Statement.
| Name | Expiration | Function |
| bcookie | 1 year | Store browser details |
| lidc | 1 day | Store performed actions |
| UserMatchHistory | 30 days | Track visitors across websites |
| AnalyticsSyncHistory | 30 days | Store information for syncing |
| li_gc | 6 months | Store cookie consent |
| bscookie | 1 year | Store performed actions |
Complianz (Consent Management)
Type: Functional
Usage: We use Complianz to manage cookie consent preferences.
Sharing data: This data is not shared with third parties.
| Name | Expiration | Function |
| cmplz_functional | 365 days | Store cookie consent preferences |
| cmplz_statistics | 365 days | Store cookie consent preferences |
| cmplz_preferences | 365 days | Store cookie consent preferences |
| cmplz_marketing | 365 days | Store cookie consent preferences |
7. Consent
In accordance with the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL), when you visit our website for the first time, we will show you a pop-up with an explanation about cookies. As soon as you click on “Save preferences”, you consent to us using the categories of cookies and plug-ins you selected in the pop-up, as described in this Cookie Policy.
Under the PDPL, your consent must be freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. Withdrawal of consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
You can disable the use of cookies via your browser, but please note that our website may no longer work properly.
7.1 Manage your consent settings
You can manage your cookie consent settings at any time by clicking on the cookie settings button available on our website.
8. Enabling/disabling and deleting cookies
You can use your internet browser to automatically or manually delete cookies. You can also specify that certain cookies may not be placed. Another option is to change the settings of your internet browser so that you receive a message each time a cookie is placed. For more information about these options, please refer to the instructions in the Help section of your browser.
Please note that our website may not work properly if all cookies are disabled. If you do delete the cookies in your browser, they will be placed again after your consent when you visit our website again.
9. Your rights under the PDPL
In accordance with the Saudi Arabia Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL), you have the following rights with respect to your personal data:
Right to be informed: You have the right to know why your personal data is needed, what will happen to it, and how long it will be retained for.
Right of access: You have the right to access your personal data that is known to us and obtain a copy of such data.
Right to rectification: You have the right to request correction, completion, or updating of your personal data if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
Right to data destruction: You have the right to request the destruction of your personal data when it is no longer necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, when you withdraw consent, or when the data has been processed unlawfully.
Right to withdraw consent: If you give us your consent to process your data, you have the right to revoke that consent at any time.
Right to object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
Right to data portability: You have the right to request a copy of your personal data in a commonly used electronic format.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact details provided below. We will respond to your request within the timeframes prescribed by the PDPL.
10. Cross-Border Data Transfers
Some of the third-party services we use may transfer your personal data outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Any such transfers are conducted in accordance with the PDPL and the Regulation on Personal Data Transfer outside the Kingdom, ensuring appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data.
11. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction, in compliance with the PDPL requirements.
12. Regulatory Authority
The Saudi Data & Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), through its National Data Management Office (NDMO), is responsible for overseeing and enforcing the PDPL. If you have concerns about how we handle your data, we encourage you to contact us first. However, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with SDAIA.
13. Contact details
For questions and/or comments about our Cookie Policy and this statement, or to exercise your rights under the PDPL, please contact us by using the following contact details:
SEDCO Holding
South Tower of Red Sea Mall, King Abdulaziz Road, Ash Shati District, Jeddah 21491, Saudi Arabia
Website: https://sedco.com
Email: info@sedco.com
Phone number: +966 12 690 6666
This Cookie Policy is aligned with the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
