COOKIE POLICY – FOODICS
Effective Date: 1 December 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how FOODICS (“Foodics”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our websites, platforms, applications, and online services (collectively, the “Website”). It also describes your choices regarding such technologies.
By continuing to browse or use the Website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Policy, unless you adjust your browser settings to reject cookies.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help store information about your visit to improve functionality, performance, and user experience.
Cookies are used for electronic authentication, monitoring of sessions, and storage of information regarding your activities when accessing a website. They may also contain a unique ID code which allows tracking of your browsing activities within a website for statistical or advertising purposes. Some operations within a website may not be able to be performed without the use of cookies which, in certain cases, are technically necessary for the operation of the website.
When browsing a website, you may also receive cookies from websites or web servers other than the website being visited (i.e., “third-party cookies”).
There are various types of cookies depending on their characteristics and functions, which may be stored on your device for different periods of time:
- Session cookies: Automatically deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies: Remain on your device until their preset expiration period passes.
According to applicable laws, user consent may not always be required for the use of cookies. In particular, “technical” or “strictly necessary” cookies do not require consent. These include cookies required to provide services requested by users, such as browsing or session cookies and functional cookies.
On the other hand, “profiling” or “marketing” cookies, which are used to create user profiles and deliver targeted advertising, require explicit user consent.
Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on the Website:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of the Website and enable core functionalities such as navigation, security, and access to secure areas. The Website cannot function properly without them.
- Session management
- Authentication
- Security and fraud prevention
Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use the Website, such as which pages are visited most often. They help improve performance, usability, and design.
- Google Analytics
- Heatmapping and user interaction tools
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering preferences or language settings. Disabling them may affect certain features.
- Remembering login preferences
- Language selection
- User input settings
Targeting and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and marketing content. They may track browsing activity across different websites to build a profile of your interests.
- Remarketing services (e.g., Google Ads, Meta Ads)
- Conversion tracking
- Ad performance measurement
Third-Party Cookies
Certain cookies on our Website are placed by third-party service providers to support advertising, analytics, and platform functionalities. These third parties may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites.
Foodics does not control how third-party cookies are used. We encourage you to review the respective privacy policies of these third parties.
What Information Do Cookies Collect?
Depending on their purpose, cookies may collect the following information:
- IP address and device identifiers
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited, time spent, and referring URLs
- Clickstream data and usage behavior
- Language preferences
- Login and session identifiers (for necessary cookies only)
This information is treated as personal data where it directly or indirectly identifies an individual, in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the KSA Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL).
How We Use Cookie Information
Foodics uses cookie-collected information for the following purposes:
- Ensuring Website operability and security
- Enhancing user experience and functionality
- Measuring traffic, performance, and usage trends
- Personalizing content and remembering preferences
- Delivering targeted marketing and advertisements
- Improving products, services, and user engagement
Your Choices and Cookie Management
You can manage or disable cookies at any time through the following methods:
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings. Disabling certain cookies may impact Website functionality.
Cookie Consent Tools
If the Website provides a cookie banner or preference center, you may manage your cookie preferences directly through that interface.
Opt-out Tools
Some third parties offer opt-out mechanisms for analytics and advertising cookies, such as:
- Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on
- Industry opt-out pages for interest-based advertising (where available)
Retention of Cookie Data
Cookie data is retained only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it is processed. Retention periods vary depending on whether cookies are session-based or persistent.
Personal Data and PDPL Compliance
Where cookies involve the processing of personal data, Foodics processes such data in accordance with:
- The KSA Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL)
- Applicable executive regulations and guidelines
- Foodics’ Privacy Policy
Processing is based on your consent where required, or on other lawful bases such as legitimate interests related to Website functionality and security.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
Foodics may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or business practices. Updates will be posted on the Website with a revised effective date. Continued use of the Website after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our data practices, please contact us at privacy@foodics.com.