The Saudi Ministry of Culture (MoC) is the data controller responsible for processing your personal data. For any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, you can contact us.

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

• Identity Information: Name, nationality, date of birth, and identification documents (e.g., ID or residency permit numbers).
• Contact Information: Email address, phone number, and mailing address.
• Submission Data: Photos, photo series, captions, and any information submitted with your competition entry.
• Professional Information: Photography experience, portfolio details, and social media handles (if shared).
• Technical Information: IP address, device type, browser type, and operating system when accessing the Platform.
• Other Voluntary Information: Feedback, survey responses, and other data you choose to provide.

Your personal data is collected for the following purposes:

• To register and manage your participation in the Kingdom Photography Award.
• To evaluate your submissions and determine eligibility for the competition.
• To communicate important updates, announcements, and results.
• To promote winning entries through exhibitions and official communications.
• To analyze and improve the competition’s operations and user experience.
• To comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: When you voluntarily register or submit an entry.
• Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our obligations related to your participation.
• Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations in Saudi Arabia.
• Legitimate Interests: To operate and promote the competition effectively.

We may share your personal data with the following entities:

• Competition Partners: Organizations, judges, and institutions supporting the competition.
• Exhibition Venues: Partners involved in organizing exhibitions (e.g., Hayy Jameel in Jeddah).
• Service Providers: Vendors providing technical, logistical, or promotional support.
• 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.

We will retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. Retention periods may vary based on the type of data and its purpose.

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.

We implement robust technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. These measures include encryption, access controls, and regular audits.

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.

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.

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in laws, regulations, or competition operations. Updates will be posted on the Platform with the revised effective date. We encourage regular review of the Privacy Policy.