Compliance & Data Protection · PDPL & GDPR

Privacy Policy & Personal Data Protection

We adhere to the highest standards of transparency and security in processing and protecting your personal data in accordance with applicable regulatory frameworks.

Last Updated: November 10, 2022 (10/11/2022)
Saudi PDPL Compliant
Encrypted European Cloud
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Who We Are & Legal Identity

Elmgal Digital (Elmgal Digital for Information Technology, CR No. 4030358009), referred to herein as "we", "us", or "our". This policy explains the personal data we collect through elmgal.com, why we collect it, how we safeguard it, and your rights regarding it.

For any inquiries regarding your data and privacy rights:

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Personal Data We Collect

We only collect personal information that you voluntarily provide through our website forms:

Quick Callback Request:
Mobile phone number only, used to reach out and provide consultation.
Project Estimator & Contact Forms:
Full name, organization name, mobile phone, email address, requested service type, estimated budget, timeline, and message details.
Hosting & Domain Provisioning Orders:
Full name, phone, email, desired domain name, and designated account password.
Account Registration & Authentication:
Name, email, password, phone and company name (if provided), and mobile phone number for OTP verification.
We do not solicit, require, or process any health or patient medical data through this website. Please do not submit such data under any circumstances.
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Why We Use Your Data (Purposes of Processing)

We process your data to respond to your inquiries, prepare custom technical and commercial proposals, deliver the contracted services (custom web design, cloud hosting, domain registration, business email), issue regulatory tax invoices, administer and protect your account, and fulfill our legal obligations. We do not send marketing communications unless you explicitly opt in, and you can withdraw consent at any time.

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Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on your explicit consent when submitting website forms, where necessary for the performance of a service agreement, or to comply with mandatory statutory and regulatory obligations.

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With Whom We Share Your Data

We strictly do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We only share it with vetted third-party service providers essential for service delivery to the extent strictly necessary: cloud infrastructure hosts, accredited domain registrars, business email providers, authorized payment gateways, and OTP SMS providers. We may also disclose data to official government or judicial authorities if required by binding law.

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Data Location & International Transfers

Our servers are located in state-of-the-art data centers in Finland (European Union), outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Transfers are carried out strictly in accordance with applicable data protection laws, backed by appropriate security safeguards, encryption, and institutional protocols.

Our Finland data center infrastructure operates under ISO 27001 standards and strict EU-grade physical and logical security safeguards.
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Data Retention Periods

Inquiries that do not materialize into contracts are retained for 12 months from receipt. For active clients, data is retained for the contract duration and thereafter for the mandatory period required by tax, accounting, and billing laws (such as ZATCA regulations). Afterward, data is securely deleted or irreversibly anonymized.

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Your Rights & How to Exercise Them

You have the right to be informed about how your data is processed, obtain a copy, request correction or updates, request destruction when no longer required, and withdraw consent at any time. UAE clients also enjoy the right to object, restrict processing, and request data portability.

To exercise any of these rights, email us at: info@elmgal.com. We will respond within 30 days.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority: the Saudi Data & AI Authority (SDAIA) in Saudi Arabia, or the UAE Data Office in the United Arab Emirates.

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Security & Technical Safeguards

We implement rigorous organizational and technical measures to safeguard your personal data, including encrypted HTTPS communication, advanced password hashing, enterprise firewalls, and role-based access restrictions. In the unlikely event of a security incident affecting your data, we will notify you and the competent regulatory authorities as required by law.

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Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses strictly necessary cookies essential for website functionality, such as maintaining secure user sessions, theme preferences (dark/light mode), and language choice. Analytical and tracking tools are only enabled after presenting you with clear options.

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Policy Updates & Change Notifications

We may update this policy periodically to reflect evolving legal and technological standards. The latest revision date is prominently displayed at the top of the page. Significant updates will be communicated to account holders via email or a prominent website notice.

Have questions regarding your personal data?

Our data protection officer and support team are available to answer your questions and assist you.