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Privacy Policy

The Ministry of Economy and Planning has developed this policy to help users of the Ministry's website understand the nature of the data that the Ministry collects when visiting the website, how the Ministry deals with this personal data, and the purpose of collecting and processing that data.

Once the user enters the website of the Ministry of Economy and Planning, this indicates their consent and approval of what is stated in this policy.

​Scope:​

The terms and conditions of this policy apply to users of the website of the Ministry of Economy and Planning.

Personal data collected:

The Ministry collects various types of personal data for website users, which mainly fall under the following:

  • The data that is provided to the Ministry and that is requested when registering in the communication channels provided by the Ministry, such as names, personal identification numbers, addresses, contact numbers, personal property data, user photos, and others.
  • Data exchanged through the Ministry's communication with website users, such as requests for customer support services, inquiries, notes and complaints received from you.
  • Cookies, such as data collected by website logs, technologies, cookies or similar technologies.
  • Your Internet Protocol (IP) address, and details of the version of the web browser you used.


​How personal data is collected:

The Ministry collects the personal data of its website users through different means. Once you visit the Ministry's website, the Ministry's server records the user's IP address, the date and time of the visit, and the URL of any website from which you are referred to the Ministry's website. The data is also collected directly via the information provided through communication with the Ministry.


Purpose of data collection and use:

The Ministry collects personal data of website users and uses it for several purposes, for example:

  • Allowing the user to access services for government agencies and perform the necessary transactions.
  • Researching and analyzing the Ministry's data, diagnosing problems and issuing statistical reports that would improve the user experience, and ensure that the Ministry's website meets the user's needs.
  • Achieving the main purpose for which the user provided the Ministry with information and data, such as obtaining a specific service, or responding to any comments, inquiries or complaints.
  • Sending e-mail alerts to users who subscribe to the ministry's newsletter.
  • Monitor the use of the website to identify security threats and attacks that may cause damage to the website.


Storing and destroying personal data:

The Ministry stores and securely processes the personal data of website users inside the Kingdom and using appropriate security techniques to ensure the protection of national authority over this personal data and protect the privacy of its owners. The Ministry may not transfer or process it outside the Kingdom except in accordance with the cases stipulated in the applicable laws, regulations, decisions and policies applied in the Kingdom. Such personal data shall be destroyed immediately upon completion of the purpose of its collection, except for the cases stipulated in the laws, regulations, decisions and policies in force in the Kingdom.


Sharing of personal data:

The Ministry may share personal data with other government agencies if the Ministry's website is used or an email is sent containing personal data. The Ministry will not share personal data with non-governmental agencies unless they are authorized to perform specific government services. Once the user provides personal data and information, it indicates their consent to the storage, processing and use of that data by the relevant authorities, and the Ministry has the right to disclose any information or personal data to the competent authorities, when it is necessary to comply with any law, regulation or governmental request. The Ministry does not share data except for legitimate purposes based on a statutory basis or a justified practical need that aims to achieve a public interest without causing any harm to national interests, the activities of entities or the privacy of individuals, with the exception of data and entities excluded by a legal document.


Links to other websites:

The Ministry's website may include links to other sites on the Internet or advertisements provided by other sites such as Google AdSense or others, and the Ministry is not in any way responsible for the methods of collecting and protecting data by those sites, and the user and visitor must view the confidentiality and privacy policies and the contents of those websites that are accessed through any link on the Ministry's website.


User rights in relation to the collection and processing of their data:

The user of the Ministry's website has a number of rights regarding the collection and processing of their data, including:

  • The right to be informed, which includes informing the user of the legal basis or actual need for collecting their personal data, and the purpose of that, and that their data not be processed later in a manner inconsistent with the purpose of its collection or in cases other than those stipulated by the laws, regulations, decisions and policies in force in the Kingdom.​

  • The right to withdraw their consent to the processing of their personal data at any time unless there are legitimate purposes that require otherwise.
  • The right to access their personal data with the Ministry, in order to review it, request correction, completion, or update, request the destruction of what is no longer needed, and obtain a copy of it in a clear format, by communicating with the approved means of communication in the Ministry.

For more information and details regarding the mechanism of handling personal user data, you can view the policies and standards ​ issued by the National Data Management Office.

Modifications to the Ministry's Privacy Policy:

The Ministry of Economy and Planning reserves the right to make any amendment to the privacy policy from time to time without the need to provide a notification thereof, as such amendments are effective since their publication on the website of the Ministry, and the continued use of the site after such amendments is an acceptance of these changes; Therefore, the user should review the privacy policy periodically to ensure that they know what has been updated.


Contacting the Ministry:

In the event of any comment, inquiry or complaint related to the privacy policy of the Ministry of Economy and Planning, the user can communicate with the Ministry via the following E-mail: info@mep.gov.sa  ​​