Last Updated: January 2025

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Rayyan Consulting and Business Company LTD ("Rayyan Consulting," "we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.rayyanconsulting.com (the "Website"). This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

By using our Website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not consent, you may disable cookies as described below.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

Types of Technology We Use:

• Cookies: Small data files stored in your browser
• Local Storage: Data stored in your browser's local storage
• Session Storage: Temporary data stored for a single browsing session
• Pixels/Web Beacons: Small images embedded in pages or emails to track activity

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

Purpose: These cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions.

Examples:

• Session management cookies
• Security and authentication cookies
• Load balancing cookies

Duration: Session to 1 year

Can be disabled? No - these are essential for the Website to work

3.2 Functional Cookies

Purpose: These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and choices.

Examples:

• Language preference cookies
• Currency selection cookies
• Recently viewed items
• Quote form preferences

Duration: 30 days to 1 year

Can be disabled? Yes - but some features may not work correctly

3.3 Analytics Cookies

Purpose: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website, which pages are most popular, and how users navigate through the site.

Examples:

• Google Analytics cookies
• Page view tracking
• User journey tracking

Duration: 2 months to 2 years

Can be disabled? Yes

3.4 Marketing Cookies

Purpose: These cookies may be set by our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites.

Examples:

• Social media sharing cookies (LinkedIn, Facebook)
• Retargeting cookies
• Advertising network cookies

Duration: 30 days to 1 year

Can be disabled? Yes

4. Specific Cookies We Use

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Duration
XSRF-TOKEN	Rayyan Consulting	Security - protects against cross-site request forgery	Session
rayyan_session	Rayyan Consulting	Essential - manages user session	2 hours
cookie_consent	Rayyan Consulting	Functional - stores your cookie preferences	1 year
locale	Rayyan Consulting	Functional - stores language preference	1 year
_ga	Google Analytics	Analytics - distinguishes users	2 years
_gid	Google Analytics	Analytics - distinguishes users	24 hours
_gat	Google Analytics	Analytics - throttles request rate	1 minute

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use or may use the following third-party services:

• Google Analytics: Website analytics and traffic analysis
• Google Maps: Displaying our office location
• WhatsApp: Live chat functionality
• LinkedIn: Social sharing and marketing
• Facebook: Social sharing and marketing

These third parties have their own privacy policies and may use cookies according to those policies. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies for more information.

6. Managing Cookies

6.1 Cookie Consent

When you first visit our Website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or manage cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in our footer.

6.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies

6.3 Opt-Out Links

• Google Analytics: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
• General advertising opt-out: https://www.youronlinechoices.com

6.4 Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Website:

• You may need to re-enter information on each visit
• Some features may not work as intended
• Your preferences may not be saved
• Quote forms may not function correctly

7. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how to respond to DNT signals, and we do not currently respond to DNT signals.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.

We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our cookie practices.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us: