COOKIE POLICY
Last Updated: June 2026
The Saudi Business Council (SBC) is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors and maintaining transparency regarding the technologies used on this website.
The Saudi Business Council (SBC) is an independent, non-profit, private-sector association legally registered in the National Register of Associations (Registro Nacional de Asociaciones) of the Ministry of the Interior of the Kingdom of Spain under National Registration Number 633101.
This Cookie Policy explains how cookies are used on the Saudi Business Council website, the purposes for which they are used, and the choices available to visitors regarding their use.
SBC processes personal data in accordance with applicable legislation, including:
- Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR)
- Organic Law 3/2018 on the Protection of Personal Data and the Guarantee of Digital Rights (LOPDGDD)
- Law 34/2002 on Information Society Services and Electronic Commerce (LSSI-CE)
- Other applicable Spanish and European legislation
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on a visitor's device when accessing a website.
They enable websites to function efficiently, improve security, remember user preferences, analyse website performance, and enhance the overall browsing experience.
Cookies generally do not identify individuals directly but may recognise a browser or device in order to provide certain website functions.
Why We Use Cookies
The Saudi Business Council uses cookies to ensure that its website operates securely, efficiently, and consistently.
Depending on the services available, cookies may be used to:
- Maintain website security
- Ensure the proper functioning of website features
- Remember user preferences
- Improve website performance
- Analyse website traffic and usage patterns
- Improve accessibility and user experience
- Support continuous website improvement
The Council does not use cookies for purposes inconsistent with its institutional mission or applicable legal requirements.
Categories of Cookies
Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are necessary for the operation and security of the website.
They enable core functions including navigation, session management, security, and access to protected areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Preference Cookies
Preference cookies remember information that improves the browsing experience, such as language preferences and selected display settings.
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help the Council understand how visitors interact with the website.
Information collected is used in aggregated form to improve website functionality, accessibility, content quality, and user experience. Where required by applicable law, analytics cookies are activated only after the visitor has provided consent.
Third-Party Cookies
Certain areas of the website may include content or services provided by third parties.
Examples may include embedded maps, videos, social media content, or other external services.
Where such services are used, the respective third-party provider may place cookies in accordance with its own privacy and cookie policies.
The Saudi Business Council does not control third-party cookies or the processing activities of independent service providers. Visitors are encouraged to consult the privacy policies of those providers for additional information.
Managing Cookie Preferences
Visitors may manage or withdraw their cookie preferences at any time through the website's cookie management tools, where available, or through their web browser settings.
Most modern browsers allow users to:
- View stored cookies
- Delete cookies
- Block future cookies
- Configure notifications before cookies are stored
Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the proper functioning of certain areas of the website.
Personal Data
Where cookies involve the processing of personal data, such information is handled in accordance with the Saudi Business Council Privacy Policy and applicable European and Spanish data protection legislation.
For additional information, please refer to the Privacy Policy available on this website.
Policy Updates
The Saudi Business Council may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in legislation, technology, website functionality, or institutional practices.
The most recent version will always be published on this page together with the date of its latest revision.
Contact
Questions relating to this Cookie Policy may be directed to: Saudi Business Council (SBC)
Independent Non-Profit Association Registered in Spain
National Register of Associations
Ministry of the Interior of the Kingdom of Spain
Registration No. 633101
Email: info@saudibusinesscouncil.com
Institutional Commitment
The Saudi Business Council believes that transparency extends beyond governance and institutional reporting to every aspect of its digital presence.
By providing clear information regarding the technologies used on this website, SBC seeks to ensure that visitors understand how their browsing experience is managed while maintaining the highest standards of privacy, transparency, legal compliance, and institutional responsibility.
The Council remains committed to continuously improving its digital services while respecting the rights, privacy, and preferences of all users.
Responsible Digital Governance
The Saudi Business Council is committed to maintaining a secure, transparent, and legally compliant digital environment that supports responsible international cooperation and reflects the principles of good institutional governance.