This Privacy Policy governs the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of personal data by Al Mawarid and its subsidiaries (referred to herein as "we," "us," or "our") when individuals visit our websites or use any of our mobile applications operated by us(list). We are committed to safeguarding your privacy in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Laws of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. We do not provide any services to individuals under the age of 18, and we do not collect or process personal data from anyone below this age threshold.
We collect and process various categories of personal data in the course of your interaction with our website. This includes contact forms, visitors may provide names, email addresses, phone numbers, and message content. When applying for a position through the recruitment portal, applicants may be asked to create an account for authentication purposes, which typically involves providing basic login credentials (e.g., username and password). In addition, the recruitment process requires applicants to submit personal data such as identity details, contact information, qualifications, and CVs/resumes. This information is used exclusively for assessing suitability for employment opportunities and for managing the recruitment process. Additionally, web analytics tools may capture technical information including IP addresses, browser type, device details, and usage metrics to monitor site performance and user behavior. For more information about how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies, please refer to our dedicated Cookie Policy, which explains the types of cookies we use, the purposes of processing, and your options for managing consent.
We collect personal data through both direct and indirect means:
This occurs when you voluntarily provide personal data by completing forms on our website or through our mobile application platforms availing or subscribing to our services or communicating with us directly. Such data is collected for the following purposes:
2. Indirect Collection from Third Parties
We may also obtain personal data from third-party sources, including publicly accessible profiles on professional networking platforms (such as LinkedIn) and other social media channels, in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Law and its Implementing Regulations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
This indirect collection is undertaken only when:
The personal data collected from these sources is used exclusively for:
We ensure that such use respects the rights and freedoms of data subjects and does not result in any adverse impact on their privacy.
We may disclose your personal data to trusted third-party partners who support us in delivering and enhancing our services. This includes service providers such as IT service providers who help maintain our technological infrastructure, and advertising partners who help us reach relevant audiences with our marketing communications.
Shareholders’ Privacy
We may collect, use, and process personal data of our shareholders as required for the administration of shareholding records, communication of shareholder rights, regulatory reporting, and compliance with applicable corporate governance obligations. This may include disclosure of shareholder information to regulators, auditors, legal authorities, or other authorized parties when required under applicable laws. Shareholder data is processed securely, limited to its intended purposes, and retained only as long as necessary in line with legal and regulatory requirements.
We process personal data in line with the Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) and its Implementing Regulations. Our legal bases include obtaining the data subject’s explicit consent, fulfilling contractual obligations, complying with legal requirements, or pursuing legitimate business interests, provided these do not override the rights and freedoms of individuals. Where consent is used, it is obtained transparently and may be withdrawn at any time.
We are committed to protecting your personal data through robust security practices. We implement physical, technical, and organizational measures to safeguard your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include data encryption (both in transit and at rest), access restrictions, multi-factor authentication, regular security testing, and ongoing staff training in data protection.
Your personal data is stored either within secure facilities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia or through certified cloud service providers that adhere to equivalent security standards and comply with applicable data protection laws. All storage environments are monitored and governed by strict security controls.
We regularly review and enhance our security protocols to address new risks and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory developments. Should a data breach occur that compromises your personal data, we will notify you and the relevant authorities promptly, in line with legal obligations.
We do not sell, rent, or otherwise disclose your personal data to external parties, except as outlined in this Privacy Notice. We may share your information with trusted business partners and clients, particularly in the context of manpower recruitment and hiring services. This disclosure is limited to information necessary for evaluating candidates and facilitating the recruitment process. Such partners may include local and international employers, recruitment agencies, and service providers. All disclosures are governed by contractual agreements and safeguards to ensure compliance with applicable data protection regulations. Mawarid requires its business partners to use personal data only for the agreed hiring purposes, to implement appropriate security measures, and to always protect the rights and confidentiality of individuals. We may disclose personal data to regulatory or legal authorities when such disclosure is required under applicable laws and regulations.
We operate with affiliates and vendor partners, who may operate in third countries, which means Personal Data may be stored and processed by Us or Our service providers.
By providing Personal Data for any of the purposes stated above, you acknowledge that Your Personal Data may be transferred to or stored in third countries outside of the Kingdom and We will take necessary measures to safeguard Personal Data in accordance with the contractual obligations and data protection requirements applicable to the provision of services.
Your Personal Data will only be transferred if we or our vendor partners:
Should future business requirements necessitate international data transfers, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data and will inform you of any such changes.
Under the Personal Data Protection Law of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, you have specific rights concerning Your personal data. These include the right to be informed, the right to access Your data, the right to correct or update it, the right to request its erasure, the right to restrict its processing, and the right to withdraw your consent at any time. We are committed to enabling you to exercise these rights and will respond to all valid requests within thirty (30) days of receipt. For more information about how your personal data is processed, or to submit a request, please contact our team at DSAR@mawarid.com.sa.
We have implemented reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, accidental loss, or intentional destruction. Our security framework includes both physical and digital safeguards to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your personal information.
We retain your personal data for a period of ten years from the date of collection or last interaction, whichever is later. This retention period ensures we can provide you with consistent service, maintain accurate records for business purposes, and comply with our legal and regulatory obligations under Saudi Arabian law.
Unsuccessful candidate applications are retained only for the period necessary to fulfill recruitment purposes (typically not exceeding 1 year) and are then securely deleted or anonymized. Applicants may request earlier deletion of their personal data, subject to any legal or regulatory obligations requiring retention.
After this retention period expires, we will securely dispose of your personal data using methods that prevent unauthorized access, recovery, or reconstruction of the information.
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Notice periodically to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or service offerings. Any modifications will be posted on our website, and we encourage you to review this notice regularly to stay informed about how we protect your personal data.
If you have any concerns regarding how we handle your personal data or believe we may have breached applicable data protection laws; you are encouraged to contact our team by emailing DSAR@mawarid.com.sa
If you are not satisfied with our response or if we do not respond within thirty (30) days, you may escalate your concern to our Data Protection Officer using the contact details provided below:
Data Protection Officer
Email: dpo@mawarid.com.sa
Alternatively, you have the right to file a complaint with the relevant Competent Authority.
Saudi Data & AI Authority (SDAIA)
Address: SDAIA Main Office, Building Code: 1003-B001, Al Nakheel District, Digital City, Riyadh 12382, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Contact Number: 8001221111
Email: suggestions@sdaia.gov.sa
This Privacy Policy was last revised and updated on July 3, 2025. The complete update history is available for review through our website.
