- Data Controller and Contact Information
The Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission of the Saudi Ministry of Culture is the data controller responsible for processing your personal data. For inquiries about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us.
- Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
- Identity Information: Name, nationality, and identification documents (e.g., ID or residency permit numbers).
- Contact Information: Email address, phone number, and mailing address.
- Business Information: Details about your startup, business registration documents, and team members.
- Professional Information: Work experience, educational background, and entrepreneurial expertise.
- Program-Related Data: Registration details, project proposals, and feedback on accelerator activities.
- Technical Information: IP address, device type, browser type, and operating system when accessing the Platform.
- Other Voluntary Information: Survey responses, session recordings, and additional data provided during participation.
- Purpose of Data Collection
Your personal data is collected for the following purposes:
- To process your registration and manage your participation in the accelerator program.
- To evaluate and select participants for the training camp, business incubator, or accelerator tracks.
- To provide mentorship, workshops, and advisory sessions.
- To facilitate networking with industry experts and strategic partners.
- To monitor program outcomes and assess its impact on the literature, publishing, and translation sectors.
- To comply with legal and regulatory requirements in Saudi Arabia.
- Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: When you voluntarily register or provide data during program activities.
- Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our obligations related to your participation in the accelerator program.
- Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
- Legitimate Interests: To improve the accelerator program and support participants effectively.
- Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your personal data with the following entities:
- Program Partners: Organizations, institutions, and mentors involved in the accelerator program.
- Investors and Stakeholders: To facilitate funding and networking opportunities.
- Service Providers: Vendors providing technical, logistical, or promotional support for the program.
- Government Authorities: When required by law or regulatory obligations.
- Others: With your explicit consent or as necessary to protect your rights or the rights of others.
- Data Retention
Your personal data will be retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by applicable laws. Retention periods may vary based on the type of data and its purpose.
- Data Subject Rights
Under the PDPL, you have the following rights:
- Access: Request access to your personal data.
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal requirements.
- Objection: Object to specific data processing activities.
- Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format.
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided above.
- Data Security
We implement robust technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. These measures include encryption, access controls, and regular security audits.
- International Data Transfers
If your personal data is transferred outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, we will ensure compliance with PDPL requirements and implement appropriate safeguards, such as contractual clauses or agreements.
- Use of Cookies and Similar Technologies
The Platform uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience. Cookies may be used for:
- Storing user preferences and session data.
- Analyzing Platform usage to improve functionality.
- Monitor and detect suspicious activities or violations of our Terms of Use.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
- Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in laws, regulations, or program operations. Updates will be posted on the Platform with the revised effective date. We encourage regular review of the Privacy Policy.
- Thank you for engaging with the Literature, Publishing, and Translation Accelerator. Together, we aim to foster creativity, innovation, and sustainable growth in these vital cultural sectors.