Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 2026
Saudi Architects (“Saudi Architects”, “we”, “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal data you share with us. This policy explains what personal data we collect through this website, why we collect it, how we use and protect it, and the rights you have under the Personal Data Protection Law of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (PDPL) and its implementing regulations.
1. Who we are
Saudi Architects is a multidisciplinary architecture, engineering and consultancy practice based in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. We are the controller of the personal data collected through this website. You can contact us at webinfo@saudiarc.com or +966 11 480 1011, or by post at 11588 Takhassousi St, Al Mathar Ash Shamali, Riyadh 12332, Saudi Arabia.
2. Personal data we collect
We only collect the personal data you choose to give us, and limited technical data needed to run the website:
- Business enquiries (Contact form): your name, mobile number, email address, organisation, the service you are interested in, your message, and whether you would like to receive our company profile.
- Job applications (Careers form): your name, email address, phone number, CV (PDF) and/or portfolio link, the department and position you are applying for, and your message.
- Direct communication: any information you include when you email or call us.
- Technical data: basic information sent by your browser, such as IP address, device and browser type, pages visited and the date and time of your visit, used to operate, secure and improve the website.
Please do not send us sensitive personal data (for example health, religious or financial information) unless it is necessary for your request.
3. Why we use your data
- To respond to your enquiries and provide information about our services.
- To review and process job applications and contact candidates.
- To send you our company profile or other information you have requested.
- To operate, maintain, secure and improve our website.
- To comply with our legal and regulatory obligations.
We process your data on the basis of your consent, which you give when you submit a form, and where necessary to take steps at your request, to meet our legal obligations, or for our legitimate interests in running our business. You may withdraw your consent at any time; this does not affect processing carried out before withdrawal.
4. Sharing your data
We do not sell or rent your personal data. We share it only with:
- Service providers who host our website and process form submissions and email on our behalf, under contractual obligations of confidentiality and data protection.
- Competent government or judicial authorities, where required by law.
5. Transfers outside the Kingdom
Some of our service providers may store or process data on servers located outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Where this happens, we transfer only the data that is necessary and take appropriate measures to ensure it remains protected, in accordance with the PDPL and its regulations on transferring personal data outside the Kingdom.
6. How long we keep your data
We keep enquiry data for as long as needed to respond to you and manage our business relationship, and job application data for up to two years so that we can consider you for future opportunities, unless you ask us to delete it sooner. We then delete or anonymise it, unless a longer period is required by law.
7. How we protect your data
We apply appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse or alteration, including encrypted connections (HTTPS) and restricted access to submitted information.
8. Your rights
Under the PDPL you have the right to:
- Be informed about how your personal data is collected and used.
- Access your personal data and obtain a copy of it.
- Request correction, completion or updating of your personal data.
- Request deletion of your personal data when it is no longer needed.
- Withdraw your consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at webinfo@saudiarc.com. We will respond within the period set by law. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may file a complaint with the Saudi Data & AI Authority (SDAIA).
9. Cookies
Our website uses only the essential cookies and similar technologies needed for it to work properly and securely, such as remembering your language preference. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
10. Links to other websites
Our website may link to other websites, such as our social media pages. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites, and we encourage you to read their privacy policies.
11. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page, with the date of the last update shown at the top.
12. Contact us
If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at webinfo@saudiarc.com or +966 11 480 1011.