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

To facilitate your participation in Designathon, 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)
• Participation Details (e.g., registration information, team assignment, submitted projects, competition performance)
• Professional Background (e.g., education, skills, relevant work experience)
• Technical Submissions (e.g., design solutions, concepts, prototypes)
• Media & Publicity (e.g., photographs, videos, and other media taken during the event)
• Other Relevant Information necessary for event participation and administration

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

• Competition Administration: To facilitate registration, team formation, evaluation of projects, and prize distribution.
• Communication: To send event-related updates, notifications, and responses regarding your participation.
• Event Management & Security: To ensure smooth execution of the event, manage access, and provide necessary logistical arrangements.
• Marketing & Promotion: To document and promote the event via media coverage and publications.
• Legal & Regulatory Compliance: To meet our legal obligations under PDPL and other applicable laws.
• Security & Fraud Prevention: To protect against unauthorized access, fraud, 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 safeguard 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 & Sponsors: For logistical purposes and competition facilitation.
• Regulatory Authorities: If required by law or official regulations.
• Third-Party Service Providers: Who assist with registration, event management, media coverage, and security.

We ensure that all parties 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 the Personal Data Protection Law requirements.

Under the Personal Data Protection Law, 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.

• 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 Designathon, you acknowledge that photographs, videos, or interviews taken during the event may be used for promotional purposes. If you have concerns, you may contact the Ministry of Culture 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.