This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies
Kuwait Guides uses, and how you can control them. Please
read this page alongside our Privacy Policy for a complete
picture of how we handle your data.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that a website places on your
device when you visit. They are widely used to make websites
work correctly, remember your preferences, and provide
information to site owners about how their pages are used.
Cookies do not contain your name, address, or payment
details. They identify your browser or device, not you
personally.
How We Use Cookies
Kuwait Guides uses cookies for three purposes:
To make the site function correctly. Some cookies are
essential for pages to load and display as intended. Without
them, parts of the site may not work.
To understand how visitors use the site. We use
analytics cookies to see which pages are visited, how long
visitors stay, and where they come from. This helps us
improve content and fix problems. This data is aggregated
and does not identify individual visitors.
To serve advertisements. Kuwait Guides displays ads
through Google AdSense. Google uses cookies to show ads
that are relevant to you based on your browsing activity
on this and other websites. This is sometimes called
interest-based or personalised advertising.
Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are required for the site to operate.
They cannot be switched off. They do not store any
personally identifiable information.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress session | Maintains site session | Session |
| GDPR consent | Stores your cookie preference | 12 months |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand visitor behaviour.
All data collected is anonymised.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years |
| _ga_Our ID | Google Analytics | Stores session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes visitors (daily) | 24 hours |
Advertising Cookies
These cookies are set by Google AdSense to deliver and
measure advertisements shown on Kuwait Guides.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDE | Google DoubleClick | Ad personalisation and measurement | 13 months |
| test_cookie | Checks browser supports cookies | Session | |
| DSID | Identifies signed-in Google users | 2 weeks | |
| AID | Links activity across Google products | 13 months |
Google’s use of advertising cookies is governed by
Google’s own Privacy Policy. You can review how Google
uses data at policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
Third-Party Cookies
Some pages on Kuwait Guides embed content or links from
third-party services. These third parties may set their
own cookies on your device. Kuwait Guides does not control
third-party cookies and is not responsible for them.
Third-party services that may set cookies include:
- Google (Analytics, AdSense, Maps)
- YouTube (if any embedded videos are present)
How to Control Cookies
Through our cookie banner
When you first visit Kuwait Guides you will see a cookie
consent banner. You can accept all cookies, reject
non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences.
You can change your choice at any time by clearing your
browser cookies and revisiting the site.
Through your browser
All major browsers allow you to view, block, and delete
cookies through their settings. Instructions for the
most common browsers:
- Google Chrome — Settings → Privacy and Security
→ Cookies and other site data - Safari — Settings → Safari → Privacy & Security
- Firefox — Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
and Site Data - Microsoft Edge — Settings → Cookies and site
permissions → Manage and delete cookies
Blocking all cookies will affect how this site and
many other websites function.
Opt out of Google personalised ads
You can opt out of Google interest-based advertising
at any time by visiting:
g.co/adsettings
This does not stop ads from appearing. It stops Google
from using your browsing activity to personalise them.
Your Do Not Track setting
Some browsers send a Do Not Track signal to websites.
Kuwait Guides does not currently respond to Do Not Track
signals as there is no agreed industry standard for how
they should be handled.
Cookie Consent and GDPR
If you are visiting from the European Economic Area (EEA)
or the United Kingdom, you have rights under the General
Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the UK GDPR. These
include the right to withdraw consent for non-essential
cookies at any time.
Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of
any processing carried out before you withdrew it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when our cookie usage
changes or when laws require it. The last reviewed date
at the bottom of this page reflects the most recent version.
Continued use of Kuwait Guides after any update constitutes
acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about how Kuwait Guides uses
cookies, please contact us through our contact page.
Last Updated
This Cookie Policy was last reviewed in February 2026.
