Cookie Policy
Effective Date: 1st Jan 2024
Last Updated: 1st Jan 2025
Talent Arabia (“we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, deliver personalized content, analyze website performance, and comply with applicable privacy regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and the Oman Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL 2022).
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding cookie management.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They allow websites to recognize your device, remember your preferences, and provide functionality.
In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as web beacons, pixels, and local storage. For simplicity, we refer to all of these as “cookies” in this Policy.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We classify our cookies into the following categories:
a) Strictly Necessary Cookies
Essential for the operation of our website.
Enable security features, session management, and navigation.
Cannot be disabled through the cookie banner.
b) Performance and Analytics Cookies
Collect anonymous data about how visitors use our site (e.g., which pages are most visited).
Help us improve website performance and usability.
Examples: Google Analytics cookies.
c) Functional Cookies
Remember your preferences (e.g., language, region, login details).
Provide enhanced, more personalized features.
d) Advertising and Targeting Cookies
Track browsing behavior across websites.
Deliver advertisements relevant to your interests.
May be set by us or third-party advertising partners.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website may be set by third-party services, such as:
Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics, Hotjar).
Advertising networks.
Social media plugins (e.g., LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter).
We do not control third-party cookies directly. You should review their privacy policies for further details.
4. Cookie Retention
Session Cookies: Temporary, expire when you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device until they expire or are deleted manually.
Retention ranges from a few minutes to two years, depending on the cookie’s purpose.
5. Your Cookie Choices
You have several options to manage your cookie preferences:
Cookie Consent Banner: On your first visit, you may choose to accept, reject, or customize cookie preferences.
Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings.
Opt-Out Tools: You may opt out of advertising cookies via industry tools such as:
Please note: Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
6. Legal Basis for Cookies
GDPR (EU/EEA residents): Consent is required for all non-essential cookies. Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent.
CCPA (California residents): Cookies may constitute “personal information.” You have the right to opt out of their sale or sharing.
Oman PDPL 2022: Consent is required before placing non-essential cookies on user devices.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. Updates will be posted on this page with the “Last Updated” date.
8. Contact Us
For questions regarding this Cookie Policy, please contact:
Talent Arabia
Email: [email protected]
9. Security of Data
We employ multi-layered security measures, including:
Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest.
Access controls, multi-factor authentication, and role-based permissions.
Continuous system monitoring and vulnerability testing.
Mandatory staff training on data protection.
10. Your Rights
Depending on jurisdiction, you have the following rights:
Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
Rectification: Correct inaccuracies.
Erasure: Request deletion under lawful grounds.
Restriction: Limit processing in certain scenarios.
Portability: Receive your data in machine-readable format.
Objection: Stop processing based on legitimate interests or marketing.
Withdraw Consent: At any time for consent-based processing.
CCPA Rights (California):
Right to know categories/pieces of data collected.
Right to deletion.
Right to opt-out of data sales/sharing.
Right to non-discrimination.
Oman PDPL Rights:
Right of transparency and consent.
Right to review, correct, or delete data once the purpose is fulfilled.
Requests: [email protected]
11. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 16. If such data is discovered, it will be deleted.
12. Dispute Resolution and Governing Law
This Policy is governed by the laws of the Sultanate of Oman. Disputes will first be resolved amicably. If unresolved, they will be referred to competent Omani courts, without prejudice to rights under international frameworks such as GDPR and CCPA.
13. Changes to this Policy
We may revise this Policy periodically. Updates will be posted with a revised “Last Updated” date.
14. Contact Information
Talent Arabia
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +968 9419 4167
Address: Al Madina Business Center Muscat Grand Mall, Block 6, Muscat, Oman
Annex I – Cookie Policy
Talent Arabia uses cookies and tracking technologies for:
Essential Cookies: Core site operation.
Performance Cookies: Usage analytics.
Functional Cookies: User preferences.
Advertising Cookies: Personalized advertising.
Your Options:
Accept all cookies.
Reject non-essential cookies.
Customize cookie preferences.
Retention: Cookies are retained for periods ranging from session-only to two years, depending on type.
Annex II – Jurisdictional Addendum
A. GDPR (EU/EEA Residents)
Right of access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, objection.
Data Protection Officer (DPO) contact available upon request.
Supervisory authority complaints: You may lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority.
B. CCPA (California Residents)
Right to know categories and sources of data.
Right to request deletion.
Right to opt out of sale/sharing of personal data.
Dedicated “Do Not Sell My Data” mechanism provided.
C. Oman PDPL (2022)
Consent required for processing sensitive data.
Ministry approval required for cross-border transfers in certain cases.
Breach notifications required within 72 hours.
Rights of data subjects include transparency, review, correction, and deletion.