Introduction

The Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones ("MODON") is a public authority with an independent legal personality, established under its regulation issued by the Council of Ministers' Decision No. (235) dated 27/08/1422H. In its commitment to protecting user data and information, MODON ensures the confidentiality and privacy of such data and utilizes it to achieve the desired level of service delivery in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The use of MODON's website constitutes the user's acceptance of the privacy notice outlined in this statement.

Data Collection and Purpose of Collection

First: MODON collects and processes the following 
personal data:​
Personal Identification Data and Information:
This includes government identifiers such as national ID numbers and tax numbers for regulatory compliance and identity verification when necessary. It also includes names, email addresses, national addresses, and phone numbers collected during registration processes or inquiries.
Professional Information:
Job titles and roles, collected when communicating with us regarding partnerships or collaboration opportunities.
 Financial Information:
Transaction records and financial details.
 Security Information:
IP addresses and device information, collected through digital security measures to enhance the protection of our services and improve website functionality.
 Contact Details:
Provided through contact forms, surveys, or when requesting additional information about our services.
​Contract Data:
Includes details of agreements and contracts signed with MODON to ensure efficient management and fulfillment of agreed-upon commitments.

Methods of Collecting Personal Data and Purpose of Collection

First: Methods of Collecting Personal Data
    • Some of the personal data we process is collected directly through: (website forms when subscribing to newsletters, surveys, visitor registration forms at reception, event registration, submitting inquiries, or registering on "MODON" platforms and systems).
    • Third ​parties: We obtain data from partners or external parties with their consent, especially when it helps improve the services we provide to you.
    • Some personal data we process is collected indirectly from the following sources:
      Automated technologies: Your personal data is indirectly collected through cookies and other tracking technologies that record your interactions with the website.
Second: Purpose of Collecting Personal Data
"MODON" collects personal data for the following purposes:​
    • To provide services: Meeting your needs by processing inquiries, registering you for events, or providing information about our projects and initiatives.
    • To enhance user experience: Improving the functionality of our digital platforms and facilitating their use, while tailoring content and services to user preferences.
    • For effective communication: Sending updates, newsletters, or promotional materials you have subscribed to and responding to your inquiries in a timely manner.
    • For security purposes: Protecting our digital and physical systems from security threats, detecting fraud attempts, and implementing cybersecurity measures.
    • Relationship management: Enhancing communication and facilitating transactions with you as investors, suppliers, or visitors.
    • Regulatory compliance: Adhering to applicable laws and regulations governing our operations and ensuring compliance with our legal obligations.


Storage and Disposal of Personal Data

Storage of Personal Data
Personal data is stored only for the period necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including meeting any legal, regulatory, tax, accounting, or reporting requirements. The following criteria determine the retention periods for different types of personal data:
    • Operational necessity: Your data is stored as long as it is required to provide services to you and to efficiently conduct our operational activities.
    • Regulatory compliance: Certain types of data are retained for specific periods as required by laws or other regulatory guidelines.
    • Marketing and communications: Data used for marketing purposes is retained until you request us to stop communicating with you.
    • Disposal of Personal Data
    • At the end of the retention period, personal data will be securely destroyed in a manner that prevents access, recovery, or identification of the data owner.


Legal Basis for Collecting and Processing Personal Data

We collect and process your personal data based on your explicit consent for such processing or in accordance with the following legal bases:
    • Contractual necessity: If you enter into a contract with "MODON," we process your personal data to fulfill our obligations under that contract.
    • Regulatory obligations: We process your personal data as required by laws to ensure compliance with legal obligations.
    • Legitimate interests: At "MODON," we process data to pursue our legitimate interests, including developing our services, enhancing our business, ensuring operational continuity, and protecting our legal rights—while ensuring that your rights and freedoms are not compromised.

Rights of Data Subjects

    • Right to be informed: Data subjects have the right to know how their data is collected, the legal basis for its collection and processing, as well as how it is stored, processed, and disposed of, and the entities with which it may be shared. These details can be accessed through our Privacy Notice or by contacting us via the details provided in Complaints and Inquiries Section.
    • Right to access personal data: Data subjects have the right to access their personal data free of charge by submitting a request via the email provided in Complaints and Inquiries Section.
    • Right to obtain personal data: Data subjects have the right to receive a copy of their personal data free of charge by submitting a request via the email provided in Complaints and Inquiries Section.
    • Right to rectify personal data: Data subjects have the right to request the correction or update of their data if it is inaccurate, incorrect, or incomplete. Requests can be submitted via the email provided in Complaints and Inquiries​ Section, and the request will be reviewed and processed, with the data subject notified of the outcome via email.
    • Right to erase personal data: Data subjects have the right to request the deletion of their data when it is no longer needed for the purposes for which it was collected unless there are legal provisions or contractual requirements that mandate its retention. These requests will be reviewed, and appropriate actions will be taken in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
    • Right to withdraw consent for data processing: Data subjects have the right to withdraw their consent for data processing at any time, unless there are legitimate reasons to continue processing. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out based on consent before its withdrawal.

Sharing/Exchanging Personal Data

"MODON" shares your personal data with selected entities to support operations and ensure efficient service delivery:
    • ​Service providers: Including IT support, website hosting, and maintenance providers who assist in managing and operating our digital platforms.
    • Professional advisors: Auditors and consultants who provide legal, financial, and compliance advice to ensure our operations adhere to regulatory standards.
    • Regulatory authorities: Data may be shared with government and regulatory entities when required by law or to comply with legal obligations.
    • Business partners: Partner companies and collaborating entities involved in projects or initiatives you engage with through "MODON".


External Links

    • The "MODON" website provides links to other websites to meet user needs; however, "MODON" is not responsible for the content, functionality, or any issues that may arise from visiting those sites. The user is solely responsible for all actions taken while browsing these websites through the provided links.


Exercising Data Subject Rights

Data subjects have the right to request access to, obtain, correct, or delete their personal data by contacting the Personal Data Protection Officer at "MODON" via the designated email: (DPO@modon.gov.sa). Identity verification may be required to facilitate the exercise of rights at no cost. Requests will be responded to within 30 days of receipt.


Personal Data Protection Officer

    •  Name: Personal Data Protection Officer
    •  Email: DPO@modon.gov.sa 

Complaints and Inquiries

5.11.1. Contact Information
For more information or inquiries about our policies, please contact us through the following official channels:
    • Address: Umm Al Hamam District, Laysen Valley, Al Urubah Road, P.O. Box 84214, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
    • Phone Number: 8002499944
    • Email: info@modon.gov.sa
Complaints and Inquiries
If you have any complaints or inquiries regarding the Privacy Notice, you may submit a complaint to the Personal Data Protection Officer at the Data Management Office at "MODON" via 
    • email: (DPO@modon.gov.sa)

If you are not satisfied with how your complaint has been handled or if we are unable to respond within 30 days, you may file a complaint with the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) through the following channels:
    • Website: sdaia.gov.sa
    • National Data Governance Platform: dgp.sdaia.gov.sa​

Privacy Notice Updates

    • Modon reserves the right to amend or update this Privacy Notice at any time to reflect changes in data processing practices, regulatory changes, or any changes in our business operations.
    • The Arabic language is the language adopted for interpreting and applying the Terms and Conditions, and in the event of any discrepancy in the interpretation of texts written in other languages, the Arabic text shall be adopted as a reference.




 Last modified 03 Feb 2025
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