Onaizah Colleges is committed to protecting the privacy of beneficiaries' personal data and processes such data in accordance with the principles of lawfulness, transparency, and data minimization. Appropriate technical and organizational measures are implemented to safeguard personal data against unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction, in compliance with the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) and other applicable laws and regulations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

By accessing or using the Website or any of the Electronic Services provided by Onaizah Colleges, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Policy. Your continued use of the services following the publication of any updates to this Policy constitutes your acceptance of such updates, unless the applicable laws or regulations require your explicit consent in specific circumstances.

Onaizah Colleges collects personal data only to the extent necessary to provide its academic, administrative, and electronic services, enhance the quality of those services, and fulfill applicable legal and regulatory obligations. Personal data may be collected directly from users, automatically through the use of the Electronic Services, or from legally authorized entities when necessary, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Onaizah Colleges uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance the user experience, improve the performance of the Website, analyze usage patterns, and support the security of its Electronic Services. Cookies are small text files stored on a user's device when visiting the Website and are not used to collect personal data without a lawful basis.

Onaizah Colleges processes personal data solely for the purposes for which it was collected and in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations. Such purposes include, but are not limited to, the following:

Onaizah Colleges will not process personal data for purposes incompatible with those for which it was originally collected unless such processing is permitted by applicable law or the explicit consent of the data subject has been obtained where required.

Onaizah Colleges does not sell, rent, or disclose personal data to third parties except where permitted by law or where necessary for the provision of Electronic Services. Personal data may be shared, only to the extent necessary, with service providers responsible for hosting systems, operating Electronic Services, or providing technical support, under contractual arrangements that ensure confidentiality and compliance with applicable data protection requirements.

Where Electronic Payment Services are available through the Website, payment information is processed by authorized payment service providers. Onaizah Colleges does not retain payment card information or other sensitive financial data except to the extent required by applicable laws or for processing financial transactions. Payment processing is subject to the privacy policies and security standards of the respective payment service providers.

Onaizah Colleges processes personal data based on the lawful grounds established under applicable laws and regulations. These may include the data subject's consent where required, the performance of contractual obligations, compliance with legal obligations, or the pursuit of legitimate interests that do not override the rights of the data subject.

Onaizah Colleges retains personal data only for the period necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal and regulatory obligations, or protect the legitimate rights and interests of the Colleges and the data subjects. Upon the expiration of the applicable retention period, personal data will be securely destroyed or anonymized unless continued retention is required by applicable law. Beneficiaries may request the correction or updating of their personal data and may exercise their statutory rights in accordance with the procedures adopted by Onaizah Colleges, subject to the applicable laws governing the retention of official records and documents.

Onaizah Colleges may disclose or otherwise process personal data where required to comply with applicable laws, regulations, judicial orders, or requests from competent authorities, or where necessary to protect information security, prevent fraud or misuse of the Electronic Services, or safeguard the legitimate rights of Onaizah Colleges, its beneficiaries, or third parties, to the extent permitted by law.

Onaizah Colleges may engage specialized service providers to host systems, operate Electronic Services, provide technical support, or deliver other technology-related services. Such providers are authorized to process personal data solely for the purpose of providing the contracted services and are contractually obligated to maintain confidentiality and comply with applicable data protection laws and regulations.

Onaizah Colleges implements appropriate technical, administrative, and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, loss, destruction, or misuse, taking into account the nature of the data and the potential risks associated with its processing. While Onaizah Colleges is committed to applying industry-recognized information security practices, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Users are therefore responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account credentials and must promptly notify Onaizah Colleges of any suspected unauthorized use of their accounts.

Onaizah Colleges is committed to enabling data subjects to exercise their rights in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its Implementing Regulations. Subject to applicable legal requirements, data subjects are entitled to the following rights:

All requests relating to personal data are reviewed and processed in accordance with the approved procedures of Onaizah Colleges and the applicable laws and regulations of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Onaizah Colleges is committed to protecting the privacy of all beneficiaries, including applicants and students who are below the legal age where applicable. Personal data relating to minors is processed in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations, and any required legal consent will be obtained whenever necessary.

Onaizah Colleges reserves the right to amend or update this Privacy Policy from time to time in response to legal, regulatory, or operational developments. The most recent version of the Policy will be published on the Website and shall become effective as of the date of publication unless otherwise stated. Continued use of the Website or the Electronic Services following the effective date of any amendments constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy, to the extent permitted by applicable law.