The Architecture and Design Commission is responsible for processing your personal data. If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at: adc@moc.gov.sa

To facilitate your participation in the CPD Initiative, we collect and process the following personal data:

• Identification Information (e.g., full name, nationality, gender, date of birth)
• Contact Information (e.g., phone number, email address, city of residence)
• Professional Background (e.g., educational qualifications, skills, work experience, professional certifications)
• Participation Details (e.g., training sessions attended, progress records, evaluation results)
• Technical Submissions (e.g., coursework, assignments, projects submitted during training programs)
• Other Relevant Information necessary for program participation and administration

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

• Program Administration: To facilitate registration, enrollment, tracking of progress, and certification issuance.
• Communication: To send updates, notifications, and important announcements related to CPD activities.
• Professional Development Tracking: To monitor and evaluate skill development and continuous learning progress.
• Marketing & Promotion: To document and promote the initiative through media coverage and publications.
• Legal & Regulatory Compliance: To meet our legal obligations under PDPL and other applicable regulations.
• Security & Fraud Prevention: To protect against unauthorized access, fraudulent activities, or misuse of the platform.

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the stated purposes or comply with legal requirements. To ensure the protection of your data, we implement technical, administrative, and organizational security measures, including:

• Encryption: Data is encrypted during transmission and storage to prevent unauthorized access.
• Access Controls: Only authorized personnel can access participant data.
• Regular Security Audits: We periodically review our security measures to detect and prevent vulnerabilities.
• Staff Training: Our team is trained on best practices in data protection and confidentiality.

Your data may be shared with:

• Event Partners & Training Providers: To facilitate course delivery and certification processing.
• Regulatory Authorities: If required by law or official regulations.
• Third-Party Service Providers: Who assist with registration, program management, and technical support.

We ensure that all entities receiving personal data adhere to strict confidentiality and data protection measures.

If personal data needs to be transferred outside Saudi Arabia, we ensure that the receiving country provides an adequate level of data protection, in accordance with PDPL requirements.

Under PDPL, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data when it is no longer necessary.
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request to limit how we use your data.
• Right to Object: Object to data processing in certain situations.
• Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at adc@moc.gov.sa. Requests will be processed in accordance with PDPL regulations.

We are committed to maintaining the security and confidentiality of your personal data. We implement:

• Encryption & Secure Storage to protect sensitive data.
• Access Controls & Authentication to restrict unauthorized access.
• Continuous Monitoring & Risk Assessments to prevent breaches.

If a data breach occurs, we will take immediate action, notify affected individuals, and report to the appropriate authorities as required by law.

By participating in the CPD Initiative, you acknowledge that photographs, videos, or interviews taken during the training programs may be used for promotional purposes. If you have concerns, you may contact the Architecture and Design Commission to opt out of such uses.

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We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be communicated via our website or other official channels.

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your data protection rights, please contact us at adc@moc.gov.sa.