COOKIE POLICY
Last updated: 2026-05-21
1. Introduction
Petromin Energy ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website and digital platforms. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, your choices regarding their use, and how we comply with the Saudi Arabian Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) and the regulations of the Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CST/CITC).
This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which provides more detailed information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work effectively and efficiently, enhance user experience, and provide information to website owners. Cookies may be set by the website you visit ("first-party cookies") or by third-party services embedded in the website ("third-party cookies").
Cookies can be:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes, in accordance with PDPL requirements for transparent data processing:
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies (Essential)
These cookies are essential for the basic operation of our website and enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly. These cookies do not collect any personally identifiable information and are typically set in response to your actions (e.g., setting privacy preferences, logging in, filling in forms).
Legal basis: Necessary for the performance of our service (PDPL Article 6). No consent required.
3.2 Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information about pages visited, time spent on the site, and error messages encountered. We use this data to improve website performance, optimize content, and enhance user experience.
We use the following analytics services:
- Google Analytics: Collects anonymized data about website usage, traffic sources, and user behavior. IP addresses are anonymized. View Google's Privacy Policy.
Legal basis: Your consent (PDPL Article 6). We request your consent via our cookie consent banner before setting these cookies.
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your language preferences, location, and customized settings. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
Legal basis: Your consent (PDPL Article 6).
3.4 Targeting & Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements, track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns, and limit the number of times you see an advertisement. They may be set through our site by our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites.
Legal basis: Your explicit consent (PDPL Article 6). We request your consent before setting these cookies.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Maintains session state | Session |
| XSRF-TOKEN | Essential | CSRF protection / security | Session |
| cookie_consent | Essential | Stores cookie preference | 1 year |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics — user distinction | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics — user distinction | 24 hours |
| _gat_gtag_* | Analytics | Google Analytics — rate limiting | 1 minute |
| lang_pref | Functional | Remembers language preference | 1 year |
| _fbp | Marketing | Facebook/Meta ad delivery | 3 months |
| ads_prefs | Marketing | Ad preference tracking | 1 year |
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our website. These third parties may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites. We do not control these cookies. Third parties we work with include:
- Google Analytics — for website analytics and performance measurement.
- Google Maps — for station locator and map functionality.
- Font Awesome — for icon rendering.
- Chart.js — for data visualization on our product pages.
- Meta (Facebook) — for marketing and advertising measurement (with your consent).
- YouTube — for embedded video content.
We recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie policies of these third parties for more information about their practices.
6. Cookie Consent & Your Choices
In compliance with PDPL and CITC regulations, we obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner will appear, allowing you to:
- Accept All Cookies: Consent to all categories of cookies.
- Reject All: Accept only strictly necessary cookies.
- Customize: Select specific categories of cookies you wish to allow (analytics, functional, marketing).
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link available in the footer of our website.
7. Managing Cookies via Browser Settings
You can also control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most web browsers allow you to:
- View cookies stored on your device and delete them individually.
- Block third-party cookies.
- Block all cookies from a specific website.
- Clear all cookies when you close your browser.
- Set preferences for cookie notifications.
To manage cookies in your browser, please refer to the help section of your browser:
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your user experience.
8. Analytics & Tracking Opt-Out
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on, which prevents Google Analytics from collecting data about your visits. You can download the add-on at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
9. PDPL Compliance
Our use of cookies complies with the Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL, Royal Decree No. M/148) as follows:
- Transparency: We clearly disclose the types of cookies we use, their purposes, and their duration in this policy.
- Consent: We obtain your explicit consent before placing non-essential cookies, as required by PDPL Article 6.
- Purpose Limitation: We only use cookies for the purposes disclosed in this policy.
- Data Minimization: We collect only the data necessary for each cookie's purpose.
- Retention: Cookies are retained only for the duration necessary to fulfill their purpose.
- Rights: You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time and to request information about the data collected through cookies.
10. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or the cookies we use. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and may notify you through our website or via email. Where required by PDPL, we will seek your consent for material changes that affect how we process your data.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: dpo@petromin.com
- Phone: 800 442 0020
- Data Protection Officer: dpo@petromin.com
- Address: Building 8136, Prince Sultan Street, Al Muhammadiyah District, Jeddah 4482, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Attn: Data Protection Officer