Host Arabia and the Saudi Event Management & Marketing Company (SEMARK) respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it. We provide this Privacy Statement to inform you of our Privacy Policy and practices, and of the choices you can make about what information is collected, the manner in which that information is collected and how that information is used.
1. Data Automatically Collected
We automatically collect the Domain Name and Internet Protocol address (IP address) of the first identifiable computer from which or through which you access this Website. This information does not identify you as an individual, but only the computer from which or through which you access this Website.
This information is used to help us better understand this Website’s usage, so that we can improve our service to you. It may also be used to provide content on this Website relevant to your geographic region, including, but not limited to advertisements and promotions. We do not link information automatically collected by such means with personal information about you.
2. Cookies
Cookies are small pieces of information that your browser stores on your computer when requested by a Website. They do not compromise your privacy or security, as each cookie can only be read by the same Website that requested your browser to store the cookie.
We may request your browser to store one or more cookies when you access this Website and may request your browser to store one or more cookies when you make purchases, request or personalize information, or register yourself for certain services. Unless you explicitly opt to store additional information, our cookies only contain one or more sequential computer-generated identifiers. The cookies this Website requests your browser to store are suffixed with “hostarabia.com.sa” and expire at the very latest after 365 days from the date on which they were last updated.
This information is used to help us better understand this Website’s usage, so that we can improve our service to you and may also be used to provide content on this Website based on your previous visits, including, but not limited to advertisements and promotions. Unless you explicitly opt to store additional information, we do not link information automatically collected by such means with personal information about you. Accepting to store the cookies requested by this Website does not give us access to your personal information, but we may use the cookies to identify your computer.
3. Data Collection and Use
When you request information through this Website, we may need to know some personal information about you. When e-mailing us, or subscribing for information we will need your e-mail address, name and other limited personal identifiers. Where you request employment-related services or products we will usually need limited data about personal identifiers, education, employment, family and financial details. Your personal data will be processed to provide information, goods, products and services you request in the form that you require.
Most of this information may be used by us to enable us to review, develop and improve the services which we offer and provide you with information we think you will find valuable. We will not share your details with any third party without your explicit permission, unless required by law, court order or subpoena. The information you submit may be transferred outside of the country from which you access this Website, and may be transferred to countries which do not have data protection laws or to countries where your privacy and other fundamental rights will not be protected as extensively. To the best of our ability, these and all other transfers of collected data will remain secure and under our sole control.
In the event we wish to use your personal data for a new purpose, beyond what it was originally provided for, we will ask for your explicit consent.
4. Data Retention
Your data may be held for up to 2 years after the termination of your relationship with us for the purposes of improving our services offered, after which time it will be de-personalised and non-identifiable. We do not collect any additional information about you other than that outlined above.
5. Access to Your Personal Data
To enquire about accessing your personal information please send an e-mail to: [email protected]
6. Disclosure and Visitor Choice
You may unsubscribe or opt out of our services at any time. Where we disclose your personal data for those purposes stated, we will provide you with the means to opt out of disclosure by either indicating in a box at the point of the Website where personal data is collected, or by sending an e-mail to [email protected]
Where we disclose your personal data for purposes which are different to those stated, we will offer you the opportunity to consent prior to disclosure.
7. Children
We are committed to protecting the privacy needs of children and we encourage parents and guardians to take an active role in their children’s online activities and interests. We do not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 13 and we do not target our Websites to children under 13.
8. Security
We are committed to protecting the information you provide us. We have implemented security policies, rules and technical measures to protect the personal data that we have under our control, in accordance with the federal laws of The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The security measures are designed to prevent unauthorized access, improper use or disclosure, unauthorized modification and unlawful destruction or accidental loss.
9. Contacting Us
If you have any questions relating to our Terms and Conditions please send an e-mail to [email protected]
