sindbadexpo.com | Version 1.0 | 29 September 2026
§1 — What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are automatically stored in your browser when you visit our website. These files enable us to remember your preferences, analyse how the website is used and improve your experience. This policy applies to the website sindbadexpo.com, operated by SINDBAD for Exhibitions & Conferences, Sultanate of Oman.
§2 — The Cookies We Use
| Cookie | Type | Purpose | Retention period |
|---|---|---|---|
| surecookie_ |
Necessary | Tracks the user’s session so that the consent panel is displayed only once | For the duration of the browser session |
| surecookie_ |
Functional | Stores the visitor’s consent choices (SureCookie) | 365 days |
| _ |
Analytics | Distinguishes between visitors (Google Analytics 4) | In accordance with the default setting of Google Analytics and the browser used |
| _ |
Analytics | Maintains the GA4 session state | In accordance with the default setting of Google Analytics and the browser used |
§3 — Third-Party Cookies
Google Analytics 4 (Google): When you consent to analytics cookies, Google Analytics 4 is loaded and sets the _ga and _ga_Z0N644RDD2 cookies. The IP address is used at the point of collection to determine geographic location, and is then deleted and not stored in Analytics logs. Data may be processed by Google in data centres and processing locations outside the Sultanate of Oman, in accordance with Google’s infrastructure and the applicable data processing terms. See Google’s Privacy Policy.
Google Fonts (Google LLC): The website does not load Google Fonts from Google’s servers — all fonts are hosted locally on the website’s servers. No data is sent to Google when fonts are loaded, and no cookies are used for this purpose.
§4 — Consent Management
We use the SureCookie software to manage cookie consents. On your first visit, a consent panel appears that allows you to choose between:
Necessary cookies — always enabled; they do not require consent.
Functional cookies — storage of your preferences and choices.
Analytics cookies — Google Analytics 4; enabled only after you give your consent.
The Google Analytics script is not loaded, and no data is sent to Google, before you give your consent.
§5 — How You Can Control Cookies
SureCookie panel: Click the ⚙️ button (cookie settings) at the bottom of any page to review and change your consent at any time.
Your browser: You can disable or delete cookies in your browser settings. Refer to your browser’s help section (for example: Chrome, Firefox, Safari). Note: disabling all cookies may affect the functioning of some features of the website.
Withdrawing consent: You can withdraw your consent to analytics cookies at any time through the SureCookie panel. Withdrawal of consent does not apply retroactively to data processed previously.
§6 — Retention Period
| Cookie | Retention period |
|---|---|
| surecookie_ |
For the duration of the browser session |
| surecookie_ |
365 days |
| _ |
In accordance with the default setting of Google Analytics and the browser used |
| _ |
In accordance with the default setting of Google Analytics and the browser used |
§7 — Updates to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this policy when necessary. Notice of any material changes will be given through a visible notice on the website or by email. Last updated: 29 September 2026.
§8 — Contact Us
For any enquiry about this policy:
SINDBAD for Exhibitions & Conferences — Sultanate of Oman
Data Protection Officer: Nasser Saif Al Hinai
Email: info@sindbadexpo.com
Data subjects’ requests are processed and responded to within the time limits set out in the applicable law and regulations, depending on the nature of the request and the applicable law.