Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites place on your computer or mobile device when you visit them. Think of them as small notes that help the website remember things about your visit, like whether you're logged in or what your preferences are.

Psychpedia uses cookies to make our Service work properly, keep it secure, and improve your experience. This page explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage them.

Legal Basis for Cookies

Under the Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (Royal Decree M/19 of 9/2/1443H) and its implementing regulations, we distinguish between cookies that require your consent and those that do not:

• Essential cookies (authentication and security cookies) are placed on the legal basis of contractual necessity. They are strictly necessary for the Service to function and do not require separate consent.
• Non-essential cookies (performance and analytics cookies) are placed on the legal basis of consent. They are only activated after you have explicitly opted in via the consent banner displayed on your first visit.

In accordance with Article 7 of the PDPL, consent for non-essential cookies is not a condition for using the core Service. You may use the Service with essential cookies only.

Types of Cookies We Use

We use cookies for four main purposes:

Purpose of Each Cookie Type

Here's a simple breakdown of what each type of cookie does:

• Authentication cookies: Remember that you're logged in so you don't have to sign in repeatedly
• Security cookies: Help protect against unauthorized access and security threats
• Performance cookies: Help us identify and fix technical issues to make the Service faster and more reliable
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how the Service is used so we can improve it

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies come from third-party services we use to operate our Service:

• Payment processors (like Stripe): Use cookies to securely process payments and prevent fraud
• Analytics services: Help us understand how visitors use our Service

These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies. We encourage you to review their policies if you'd like to learn more.

Cookie Duration

Cookies can last for different amounts of time:

• Session cookies: These are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. We use these to keep you logged in during a study session.
• Persistent cookies: These stay on your device for a set period or until you delete them. We use these to remember your preferences (like your theme choice) when you return to the Service.

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Here's how:

Browser Settings

Most browsers let you:

• See what cookies are stored on your device
• Delete cookies individually or all at once
• Block cookies from specific websites or all websites
• Set preferences for first-party vs. third-party cookies

Browser-Specific Instructions

For step-by-step instructions, visit your browser's help pages:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Apple Safari
• Microsoft Edge

Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies, some features of our Service may not work properly. For example, if you disable authentication cookies, you won't be able to stay logged in and will need to sign in every time you visit a new page. We recommend keeping essential cookies enabled for the best experience.

Your Consent

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: