Last updated: April 22, 2026
At ksaexpats.com, we value the privacy of our users and are committed to protecting information collected through our website, mobile applications, and social media presence. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website, use our mobile applications (Android or iOS), or interact with our content and social media accounts.
1. Who We Are
KSA Expats (ksaexpats.com) is an independent community platform providing information and tools for expatriates in Saudi Arabia. We are not affiliated with any government entity.
Contact: [email protected]
2. Information We Collect
a) Personal Information When you voluntarily interact with our website or apps — such as subscribing to newsletters, commenting, or contacting us — we may collect limited personal information including your name and email address.
b) Usage Data We automatically collect non-personal technical information when you visit our website or use our apps, including: IP address, browser type and version, device type and operating system, device identifiers, pages visited and time spent, and referring websites or links.
c) Advertising Data Our website and apps display advertisements. Third-party advertising partners may collect data to serve relevant ads. On Android devices, this may include the Advertising ID (GAID). On iOS devices, this may include the IDFA (Identifier for Advertisers), subject to your App Tracking Transparency (ATT) consent. You can opt out of personalized advertising through your device settings.
d) Location Data We and our third-party advertising partners may collect approximate (coarse) location data to serve relevant advertisements and perform analytics. Precise location is never collected. On iOS, location data is only used for advertising and analytics purposes via Google Mobile Ads SDK.
e) Cookies and Tracking Technologies We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyze traffic, and support advertising. Third-party services may also set their own cookies.
3. How We Use Your Information
Information we collect may be used to: operate, maintain, and improve our website and mobile apps; provide access to content, tools, and services; respond to messages, comments, or inquiries; understand user behavior and improve user experience; analyze website and app usage statistics; deliver advertising and monetized content; and maintain security and prevent abuse.
4. Third-Party Services
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google AdSense | Displaying advertisements | policies.google.com/privacy |
| Google Mobile Ads SDK | In-app advertising (Android & iOS) | policies.google.com/privacy |
| Taboola | Content recommendations and advertising | taboola.com/privacy-policy |
| Google Analytics 4 | Website and app usage analysis | policies.google.com/privacy |
| Matomo (self-hosted) | Privacy-focused analytics with IP anonymization | Self-hosted — no data shared externally |
5. Mobile Applications
The KSA Expats app is available on both Android and iOS and provides access to the same content and tools available on our website.
Android App The Android app may collect device type and OS version, Advertising ID (GAID), and usage statistics and app interactions for app functionality, analytics, and advertising via Google Mobile Ads SDK.
iOS App The iOS app may collect device type and OS version, IDFA (subject to ATT consent prompt), approximate location (coarse), device identifiers, and usage statistics. On first launch, iOS users will be shown an App Tracking Transparency (ATT) prompt asking permission to track across apps and websites. You may allow or deny this at any time in Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking.
Neither app requires users to create an account or collects sensitive personal information such as financial or biometric data.
6. App Tracking Transparency (iOS)
In compliance with Apple’s App Tracking Transparency framework, our iOS app requests your permission before tracking your activity across other apps and websites for advertising purposes. If you deny permission, you will still see ads, but they will not be personalized based on your activity across other apps.
You can change your tracking preference at any time in: Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking > KSA Expats
7. Advertising ID
Android: Our app uses the Google Advertising ID (GAID) for advertising and analytics in compliance with Google Play policies. Users may opt out via: Android Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization.
iOS: Our app uses the IDFA for advertising and analytics, subject to your ATT consent. Users may opt out via: Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking.
8. Social Media
KSA Expats maintains official pages on Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, Threads, and other platforms. When you interact with our social media pages, the respective platform may share limited publicly available profile information with us. This is used solely to engage with users and respond to comments or messages. We do not sell or misuse social media data. Each platform’s own privacy policy governs data collected through their services.
9. Cookies Policy
Cookies used on our website may include: necessary cookies (required for basic functionality), performance cookies (help us understand usage), and advertising cookies (used by third-party vendors for relevant ads). You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website features.
10. Data Protection
We take reasonable steps to protect collected information including secure data transmission (HTTPS), restricted access to personal data, and regular monitoring for security vulnerabilities. No method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.
11. Your Data Choices and Rights
- Opt out of personalized advertising via adssettings.google.com
- Reset or delete your Android Advertising ID in device settings
- Deny or revoke ATT permission on iOS via Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking
- Manage cookie preferences through your browser settings
- Contact us to request information about data we hold: [email protected]
12. Children’s Privacy
Our services are intended for users aged 18 and above and are not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of our website or apps after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
14. Contact Information
For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy: Email: [email protected] Website: ksaexpats.com/contact
