Privacy Policy
Who We Are
dariba.co is an independent tax intelligence platform providing informational content about Saudi Arabian tax and regulatory matters. For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, the data controller is the operator of dariba.co.
For privacy-related questions, contact us via our Contact page.
What Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
Contact form submissions: When you use our contact form, we collect your name, email address, the subject category selected, and the content of your message.
Newsletter subscriptions: If you subscribe to our email newsletter, we collect your email address. Subscription is entirely voluntary and you may unsubscribe at any time.
Information Collected Automatically
Usage data: Pages visited, time on page, referring URLs, browser type, operating system, and approximate geographic location (country/city level only, derived from IP address).
Cookies: We use cookies to understand how visitors use the site and to improve the experience. See Section 6 for full details.
Information We Do Not Collect
- Payment or financial information — we do not sell products or services directly
- Sensitive personal data (health information, religious beliefs, political views)
- Data from children under 16 — this platform is intended for business professionals
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to enquiries submitted via the contact form
- Send newsletters and ZATCA update alerts to subscribers (with your consent only)
- Analyse how the site is used to improve content and navigation
- Detect and prevent spam or abuse
- Comply with applicable legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes. Full stop.
Legal Basis for Processing
Where applicable (e.g. for users in the EU or other jurisdictions with data protection frameworks), we process your personal data under the following legal bases:
- Consent: Newsletter subscriptions and non-essential cookies
- Legitimate interests: Site analytics, spam prevention, platform improvement
- Legal obligation: Where required by applicable law
Data Retention
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Contact form submissions | 12 months from date of submission |
| Newsletter subscriber data | Until you unsubscribe or request deletion |
| Analytics data | 26 months (standard Google Analytics retention) |
| Server logs | 30 days |
Cookies
dariba.co uses the following categories of cookies:
- Strictly necessary cookies: Required for the website to function. These cannot be disabled.
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the site (e.g. Google Analytics). Only set with your consent.
- Functional cookies: Remember your preferences (e.g. language selection).
You can manage cookie preferences via the cookie banner displayed on your first visit, or through your browser settings at any time.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may process your data:
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Website usage analytics | View → |
| Email provider (e.g. Mailchimp) | Newsletter delivery | Provider’s policy applies |
| WordPress / Plugins | Site infrastructure, form handling | Provider’s policy applies |
These providers are contractually required to handle your data in compliance with applicable privacy law.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data. To exercise any of these, contact us via the Contact page. We will respond within 30 days.
Security & Children
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission is completely secure.
dariba.co is intended for adults engaged in business or tax compliance activities. We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 16. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
Changes & Contact
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. Continued use of dariba.co after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, please use our Contact page.