About this Privacy Policy
Saudi Company Formation (“we”, “us”, “our” or “the Company”) operates saudiacompanyformation.com and provides business, advisory and professional services in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This policy explains how we handle personal information when you browse our website, make an enquiry, share documents with us, attend a meeting, or use one of our services.
By using our website or choosing to submit information to us, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
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What we receive
Information we collect
The information we collect depends on how you interact with us and which services you ask us to support.
Information you provide directlyThis may include your name, email address, phone number, company information, nationality, documents needed for licensing, visa or compliance work, and other information you choose to share through forms, email or meetings.
Information collected automaticallyWhen you use our website, we may receive technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device details, pages visited, cookie data and website analytics.
Information from third partiesWhere needed to provide a service, we may receive relevant information from government authorities, banks or professional partners involved in the service process.
Documents related to your serviceSome company formation and compliance services require supporting documents. We use those documents only for the relevant service, regulatory or operational purpose described in this policy.
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Why we need it
How we use your information
We use personal information to communicate with you, deliver the services you request and manage the steps needed to support your Saudi business setup or ongoing compliance.
- Respond to enquiries and provide requested professional services.
- Process licensing, registration, visa and compliance-related applications.
- Prepare or submit documentation to relevant Saudi authorities.
- Support banking or financing introductions where this forms part of the requested service.
- Improve our services, website experience and website performance.
- Meet applicable Saudi legal and regulatory obligations.
- Send marketing communications where you have consented to receive them. You can withdraw that consent at any time.
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Why processing is permitted
Legal basis for processing
ConsentYou may voluntarily provide personal information or give permission for optional processing.
Contractual necessityWe may need to process information to provide the service you have requested from us.
Legal obligationWe may process information where required to comply with Saudi law, including relevant PDPL, AML and commercial requirements.
Legitimate interestWe may use information where reasonably necessary to operate securely and improve our services, provided this does not override your rights.
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Website experience
Cookies and tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, understand how the website is used and remember certain preferences. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, although some website features may not work as intended if you do.
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Who may receive it
How we share your information
We may share relevant information only where it is needed to provide a service, meet a legal obligation or support a requested process.
- Government authorities: for licensing, visa and compliance processes.
- Banks and financial institutions: for account opening or financing-related support.
- Service providers: including IT, hosting and analytics providers that are expected to handle information confidentially.
- Legal requirements: where disclosure is required by applicable law or a valid court order.
We do not sell or trade your personal data.
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Protection measures
Data security
We use technical and organisational safeguards designed to protect personal information, including restricted access, secure storage and encryption where appropriate. No website, storage platform or transmission method can be guaranteed to be completely secure, so absolute security cannot be promised.
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How long we keep it
Data retention
We keep personal information only for as long as it is reasonably needed for the purpose for which it was collected or for an applicable legal or regulatory requirement.
- To complete or support the services you requested.
- To meet Saudi legal and regulatory requirements.
- To resolve disputes or enforce agreements where necessary.
When the relevant retention period ends, information is securely deleted or anonymised as appropriate.
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Your control
Your rights under Saudi PDPL
Subject to applicable law and any legal obligations that may apply, you may have the following rights in relation to your personal information.
AccessAsk for a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
CorrectionAsk us to correct information that is inaccurate or incomplete.
DeletionRequest deletion of personal information, subject to legal or regulatory retention requirements.
RestrictionAsk us to limit certain processing in circumstances where that right applies.
Withdraw consentWithdraw consent for marketing or other optional processing that depends on your consent.
ComplaintRaise a complaint with the Saudi Data & Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA).
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Cross-border processing
International data transfers
Where personal information is processed outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, such as through certain cloud-hosting arrangements, we take steps intended to ensure appropriate safeguards consistent with applicable PDPL requirements.
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Age-related protection
Children’s privacy
Our services are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that information from a minor has been collected, we will take steps to delete it.
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If an incident occurs
Data breach notification
If a personal data breach occurs and notification is required under applicable PDPL requirements, we will notify SDAIA and, where required, inform affected individuals promptly.
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Keeping this page current
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy when our services, practices or applicable legal requirements change. The latest version will be published on this page together with a revised date.
Need clarification?
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