At “Zod,” we care about protecting your personal data. This notice (along with the Terms of Use and any other referenced documents) sets out the basis on which any personal data we collect from you, or that you provide to us, will be processed. Your personal data is processed only within the legal provisions of the applicable laws and regulations.
In this notice, we provide you with information about the processing of your personal data and your rights as a data subject in the context of the steps “Zod” takes to process your request. Please read the following carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data and how we will process it.
By accessing this site or application of Zod and continuing to use it, you agree to the terms and conditions of the Privacy Notice. If you do not agree, please do not enter or use this site or application.
What Personal Data Do We Collect?
We will only collect your personal data in accordance with relevant regulations and laws. We may collect different types of personal data about you as outlined below, and when you provide your information through the “Contact Us” pages on the site. In some cases, this data may not be personal on its own, but where it is linked to other information through which you can be identified, we consider and treat this information as personal data:
Identity Information: This may include your first name, last name, title, job title, and the organization you represent (if applicable).
Contact Information: Includes your email address, location, and phone numbers.
Technical Information: Includes Internet Protocol (IP) address, log-in data, browser type and version, time zone setting and location, operating system, and platforms, as well as other technologies on the devices you use to access this site.
Usage Information: Includes information about how you use our websites, applications, and services.
How We Collect Your Personal Data
We collect your personal data directly from you during your interactions with our site and when you provide your personal data through the available “Contact Us”/registration forms on the site.
Why We Collect Your Personal Data
Your personal data is collected for the following purposes:
To respond to your inquiries and feedback.
To facilitate partnerships with investors, research, and suppliers.
To improve our products, services, and website functionality.
To comply with regulatory obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal bases:
Consent: Where you have provided explicit consent for the collection and use of your personal data.
Legitimate Interest: In some cases, “Zod” may process your data for its legitimate business interests, such as improving website functionality.
Legal Obligation: To comply with regulatory requirements.
How We Protect Your Personal Data
The security of personal data is a priority, and it is protected through maintaining physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards that comply with applicable regulations. We will take reasonable steps to protect customers’ personal data from unauthorized use, loss, unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. We maintain our security systems to ensure that customer data is appropriately protected and meets standard encryption requirements for information transfer. We ensure that our employees and partners respect the privacy of any personal data in our possession.
Who We Share Your Personal Data With
We do not sell the personal data you provide on the site to third parties. However, we may share your personal data with trusted partners or service providers to fulfill the purposes mentioned above or if required by law. We may need to disclose your personal information outside “Zod” if we believe this action is necessary to:
Provide enhanced services and experiences to our customers.
Comply with the law or legal proceedings.
Protect and defend the rights or property of “Zod” (including enforcing our agreements).
Act in emergencies to protect the personal safety of “Zod” customers or other individuals in the public.
Direct Marketing
At “Zod,” we have a legal basis for doing so, and we may use your personal information to send marketing communications or promote our services and other information that may interest you, via email or SMS. You can unsubscribe from receiving any marketing materials, or all such communications, by opting out or by contacting “Zod” at the email address mentioned in this notice. Our marketing communications may include targeted and non-targeted materials, where targeted materials will be specifically designed for you and will include content we believe is most relevant to you based on what we know about you.
Use of Google Analytics 4 (GA4)
Our site uses Google Analytics 4 (GA4), a service provided by Google LLC, to analyze and monitor traffic and user behavior on the site. GA4 helps us understand how visitors interact with our site so we can improve its functionality, user experience, and performance. The data collected by GA4 is used to:
Monitor and analyze site performance.
Improve functionality and user experience on our site.
Understand user preferences and behaviors to enhance site content.
Ensure that our site meets technical requirements and user needs.
All data collected by GA4 is processed in an anonymized and aggregated manner, meaning it cannot be used to identify any individual user. You can control the collection and use of data via GA4 by:
Managing your cookie preferences: You can disable cookie collection through your browser settings.
Opting out of Google Analytics: You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking using the [Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on].
For more information on how Google collects and processes data through Google Analytics 4, please visit Google’s [Privacy Policy] and [Google Analytics Terms].
Retention Period for Your Personal Data
At “Zod,” we retain your personal data only as long as required by law for the purpose specified in this notice. We will retain and use your information to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations (for example, if we must retain your data to comply with applicable regulations), resolve disputes, and enforce our legal agreements and policies as required by regulatory authorities.
Your Rights Regarding the Processing of Your Personal Data
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right of Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Request Your Personal Data: You have the right to request your personal data held by “Zod” in a readable and clear format, if technically feasible, through the channel you request.
Right to Request Correction of Your Personal Data: Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Request Deletion of Your Personal Data: Request deletion of your data under certain circumstances.
Right to Withdraw Consent for Processing Your Personal Data: You have the right to withdraw your consent for the processing of your personal data at any time unless there are legal grounds requiring otherwise.
If you submit a request to exercise any of these rights, you will receive an initial response within one week from the date of receipt of the request.
How to File a Complaint or Objection
If you have any concerns, or if we have not complied with the Personal Data Protection Law, you can file a complaint with the Privacy and Data Governance Department at “Zod” by sending an email to [email protected]. If you are not satisfied with how we handled the complaint, or if there is no response within a month, you can file a complaint with the relevant authority, the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority.
Address of the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority:
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Riyadh
Website:
Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (sdaia.gov.sa)
National Data Governance Platform “DGP” (dgp.sdaia.gov.sa)
Updates to the Privacy Notice
Zod reserves the right to change this Privacy Notice from time to time. Changes and amendments to this Privacy Notice take effect immediately upon posting the changes and amendments on this site. Users are advised to review this notice periodically to be fully aware of any changes.
