Privacy Policy Page

Introduction

The Strategic Office for Developing Al Baha Region places great importance on your privacy and the confidentiality of your personal data. We are committed to protecting your information in accordance with the highest security and privacy standards and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) and the regulations of the National Data Management Office (NDMO).

1. Purpose of the Policy

This policy aims to ensure that data is collected and used in a lawful manner, in accordance with the specified purposes for its collection, while defining the retention period and emphasizing compliance with cybersecurity requirements as well as relevant legislative and regulatory requirements.

2. Personal Data We Collect

We collect certain personal data when you visit or interact with our website. This data includes:

Personal Data: Such as name, email address, phone number, address, and other information you provide during registration or while using our services.

Technical Data: Such as IP address, browser type, visited pages, visit date, and time

Cookies: We may use cookies to enhance your experience on the website and analyze your interactions with our services.

3. Methods of Data Collection

We collect personal data in various ways:

Data Provided by You: Information you provide when filling out forms, registering for services, or contacting us via email.

Automated Data Collection: Information gathered through cookies and other tracking technologies to monitor usage and improve services.

4. Use of Personal Data

We use the collected personal data for the following purposes:

Providing Services: Delivering the information and services you request through the website

Enhancing User Experience: Analyzing data to improve website performance and services.

Legal Compliance: Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements set by the NDMO and other government entities in Saudi Arabia.

Communication: Responding to inquiries or providing updates regarding the services or collected data.

5. Data Sharing

We are committed to maintaining the confidentiality of your personal data and will not share it with third parties except in the following cases:

Legal Compliance: If required by governmental or judicial authorities, or to comply with applicable laws and regulations.

Service Providers: We may share your data with service providers who assist us in operating the website and delivering services, provided they adhere to confidentiality obligations under this policy

6. Data Retention

Your personal data will be retained and used for the period necessary to comply with legal requirements. Once the purpose for which the data was collected is fulfilled, it will be securely disposed of. The platform will retain personal data beyond its initial purpose only under the following circumstances:

If there is a justified regulatory requirement for a specific retention period, after which the data will be deleted.

If the data is relevant to an ongoing legal case, in which case it will be retained until the legal proceedings are concluded.

7. Your Rights Regarding Personal Data

Under the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) and the regulations of the National Data Management Office (NDMO), you have the following rights:

Right to Access: The right to know the personal data we have collected about you

Right to Rectification: The right to correct any inaccurate personal data.

Right to Erasure: The right to request the deletion of your personal data (in accordance with applicable laws).

Right to Object: The right to object to the processing of your personal data in certain cases.

Right to Data Portability: The right to transfer your personal data to another service provider, as permitted by law.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us:

Remember your preferences and settings.

Improve website performance and user experience.

Deliver personalized content and analyze user behavior.

9. Amendments to the Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify this policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated review date. Please review this policy periodically to stay informed of any updates.

10. Privacy Breach

BSO must develop, document, approve, and implement a privacy incident response plan when needed.

If a breach occurs that could potentially pose a risk to the privacy or protection of personally identifiable information (PII), BSO must follow the response plan and procedures, and the Cybersecurity Department must be notified.

BSO must develop, document, approve, and implement a procedure for reporting any PII privacy breach to the data subjects without delay.

11. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by and shall be interpreted in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as well as the regulations of the National Data Management Office (NDMO).

12. Contact Information

If you have any inquiries regarding the Privacy Policy or how your personal data is used, you may contact us via:

Email: DM@bso.gov.sa

Phone: 0172226010

Address: 7309 Al Shafa District 3641, Al Bahah, 65522