Privacy Policy

At the National Center for Social Studies and Research, we are committed to protecting the privacy of your personal data and ensuring that all information you provide remains confidential and secure. This policy complies with the regulations and laws related to personal data protection in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, such as the Personal Data Protection Law approved by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA).

By using our services and consenting to the collection of personal data, you agree to the collection and use of your personal data as described in this policy. Data is collected based on your explicit consent, which can be withdrawn at any time through the available channels.

1. Purpose of Collecting Personal Data

We collect and use your personal data to achieve the following purposes:

• Service Improvement: To enhance our services and ensure an excellent user experience.
• User Communication: To interact with you regarding your inquiries, needs, and to improve performance.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

2. Types of Personal Data Collected

We may collect the following personal data:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Postal address
• National ID (if required)
• Any additional data collected through registration or website forms

3. Legal Basis for Collecting Personal Data

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

• Consent: When you voluntarily provide your data.
• Contract: When the data is necessary to execute a contract with you.
• Legal Compliance: When data collection is required under local or international laws.

4. Data Storage

Personal data is stored in secure and reliable databases using modern protection techniques such as SSL encryption to ensure confidentiality. Only authorized personnel have access to this data.

5. Processing of Personal Data

Personal data is processed only for the purposes for which it was collected. We implement technical and administrative measures to ensure data is processed securely.

6. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal or regulatory compliance. After this period, data is securely destroyed.

7. Data Disposal

Once personal data is no longer necessary or upon your request for deletion, it will be destroyed using secure methods that prevent recovery.

8. Rights of Data Subjects

As a user, you have the right to:

• Access Your Data: Request a copy of your personal data.
• Correct Data: Modify personal data if it is inaccurate.
• Delete Data: Request the deletion of personal data.
• Restrict Processing: Request to stop processing your personal data in certain cases.

To exercise your rights, you can contact us through the available channels.

9. Disclosure of Personal Data

We may share your personal data with third parties in the following cases:

• Partners: Who help us improve our services, such as hosting or technical service providers.
• Legal Authorities: If disclosure is required by law or to comply with legal requests.

10. Mandatory or Optional Data

• Mandatory: Some personal data may be required to provide services (e.g., registration or payment processing).
• Optional: Some other data may be optional and does not affect your ability to use the website or services.

11. Consequences of Not Providing Personal Data

If you do not provide the required personal data, you may not be able to use some services or access certain features on our website.

12. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance the user experience, including content personalization and traffic analysis. You can control cookie settings via your browser.

13. Third-Party Behavioral Tracking

We do not allow third parties to perform behavioral tracking of users on our website.

14. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our services may contain links to other websites with separate privacy policies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or policies of external websites.

15. Changes to the Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The updated privacy policy will be published on our website with the date of the latest revision.

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding the privacy policy or how your data is collected and used, please contact us:

Phone: 920008208
Email: info@ncss.gov.sa

This policy has been drafted in accordance with the standards set by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) to ensure the protection of users’ data and our full compliance with local and international regulations.

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