Privacy Policy

​​​​​​​​​​​Privacy policy

The privacy policy described below is considered part of the terms of your use of the website, applications and services of the Saudi Council of Engineers. Use of the website constitutes acceptance of the terms and conditions contained therein. This website does not collect personal information about you when you visit the website unless you specifically and voluntarily choose to provide this information to us. If you choose to provide information to us, we will only use it to fulfill your request for information or services from the Saudi Council of Engineers.

The Saudi Council of Engineers also reserves the right to make any minor or radical amendment to the privacy policy from time to time without the need to provide notification. If you wish to continue using our website after modifications to this privacy policy are made, this means you accept these changes.

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First: Information collection,storage and editing

Information Collection

The Saudi Council of Engineers is keen to commit to protecting the information of users and visitors to the website by adopting a privacy policy that guarantees the protection of rights and preservation of data confidentiality. This security and privacy statement is intended to disclose the mechanism used in collecting information and publishing it on the Authority’s website. The website administration makes every effort to provide quality service to all beneficiaries, and the privacy and confidentiality of the information described below, is part of the terms of use of the Authority’s website.

  • No personal data is collected about you (such as: name, phone number, email address) unless you request and specifically choose with your knowledge and personal volition to provide this information to us. The information is only used to fulfill your request for information or services in accordance with what is stated in these policies, and by using the Saudi Council of Engineers website, you agree to this privacy policy and confidentiality of information.
  • The surveys that we conduct directly on the network enable us to collect specific data, such as the data requested from you regarding the extent of your satisfaction with the services provided to you through the website; So that we can develop our services better.

Visitors and users of the site shall constantly review the Privacy and Usage Policy to know any updates to it, noting that the website administration is not required to announce any updates to these terms and principles. Your use of the site means your knowledge of and agreement to these terms and principles and their ongoing amendments.

Information Storage

By submitting the data in accordance with what is stipulated in the information collection clause, you fully agree to the storage, processing and use of that data on the Commission’s website. The site’s management is keen to protect this information from hacking and unauthorized access, and the Authority reserves the right at any time to disclose any information to the competent entities, if necessary, to comply with any government request in accordance with Saudi regulations. Some data will also be deleted automatically.

If you use the website or send an e-mail through the Authority’s website containing personal data, the data may be shared with other entities and departments in order to provide a better and more effective service to you.

The Authority is careful not to share the personal information of beneficiaries and visitors with non-governmental entities unless they are among the entities authorized to perform specific government services.

Information Editing

Any user who has provided the Authority with his personal information has the right to view, edit, or correct that data through the website.

Information sharing

The Authority has the right to share information and personal data provided by you or collected about you in the following cases:  

  • If the Authority is required to disclose or share your information and personal data in order to comply with any regulatory obligation or to implement or apply the Authority’s terms of use and other agreements, or in order to protect the Authority’s rights, property, safety, and the safety of its employees or others. 
  • Your personal information and data may be shared or disclosed for research purposes with a processing entity. However, the Authority will only share your personal information and data for this purpose in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws and regulations, and is limited to the personal information required to achieve the purposes mentioned at the time of collecting this information and data, the Authority is careful to choose entities that are committed to the laws and regulations in force in the Kingdom, and works continuously to verify that.
  • Personal information and data may be shared or disclosed in response to subpoenas, court orders, or other legal process, or in order to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding illegal practices, suspected fraud, or technical or security problems.
  • Data may be shared if it is collected from a publicly available source or with the written consent of its owner in accordance with the applicable provisions or if it is strictly necessary for the public interest or the interest of its owner, or if all personal data that could be used to identify its owner is eliminated.





Second: Cookies

The Saudi Council of Engineers may store so-called “cookies” on your computer when you visit the website, as “Cookies” are part of the information that determines the way you use the website, and they can also be used to know the user base better of this website and improve your knowledge of the website. You can also reset your browser to refuse cookies, or ask you before accepting any cookie; However, it is possible that you may lose some of the site's features or services as a result.

Third: Information security:​

The Saudi Council of Engineers takes appropriate measures to maintain the confidentiality of information and data to ensure that personal information is securely protected to ensure its protection from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, or unauthorized disclosure or modification. The website also implements precise procedures to protect against loss, misuse, or alteration of information. However, the Saudi Council of Engineers cannot guarantee the confidentiality of your use of this site, and it is not considered responsible for any damage that you or any party may suffer as a result of a breach of confidentiality regarding the information that you have transferred to the site. The Saudi Council of Engineers is keen to protect the personal data of visitors and site users by following the consequent measures:

  • Taking safe measures and correct practices to protect information security to prevent unauthorized entry into systems.
  • Periodic and regular updating of the necessary protection procedures and controls that are compatible with standard standards.
  • Use a secure web browser and make sure to update it regularly when you complete transactions over the Internet. We also recommend using an anti-virus protection program.
  • Do not share your data and confidential information over the phone or the Internet unless you know the identity of the person or receiving party, knowing that our employees do not ask for the password for your account.
  • Employees are qualified and committed to respecting the confidentiality of personal information of website visitors and users
  • If you suspect unauthorized access to your account, or if you suspect that someone was able to obtain your login data to the site, your password, or any confidential information related to you, please contact us immediately.