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Privacy Policy

Welcome to the Saudi Industrial Development Fund (SIDF) [SIDF Academy]. SIDF values your privacy and is dedicated to protecting the personal data of its [course applicants]. This Privacy Notice outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and protection of your personal data in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Law that was passed pursuant to Royal Decree No. M/19 dated 09/02/1443H (corresponding to 16 September 2021).

Data Collection

When you [apply for a training program through SIDF Academy], we collect the following personal data:
  • [Basic Identity Information (such as full name, national ID or Iqama)]
  • [Contact Data (like email address, phone number, and mailing address]
  • [Location Data (address details)]
  • [Education data (such as educational background and degrees)]
  • [Employment data (such as employment history and letters of reference or recommendations)]
  • [Any other information relevant to the training application or as required by law]

Purpose of Data Collection

The personal data provided by you is collected for the following purposes:
• To assess your qualifications and suitability for the training program applied for
• [To contact you regarding your application]
• [To comply with legal and regulatory requirements]

Legal Basis for Processing

The processing of your personal data is based on the consent given by at the time of submitting the [training program application]. Additionally, processing may be necessary for [compliance with a legal obligation to which SIDF is subject].

Data Storage and Security

Your personal data is securely stored on servers located within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and protected using appropriate technical and organizational measures to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Data Retention

Your personal data will be retained for as long as necessary for [the fulfillment of the required procedures for your attendance at the training program] and for additional periods as required to comply with laws and regulations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

Data Sharing

The [SIDF Academy] collects personal data strictly for the purpose of [processing the training program application] and fulfilling legal obligations. We limit the sharing of personal data to the following entities and ensure that these parties maintain confidentiality and security to the same standards:
• Internal Departments: Your data may be shared with internal departments at SIDF that are directly involved in the [training programs administration process].
• Third-Party Service Providers: We may collaborate with external service providers who support us in administering the [training programs administration process].
• Regulatory or Law Enforcement Agencies: If demanded by law, your personal data may be disclosed to relevant authorities.

If there is a need to use your personal data for any additional purposes, particularly for sharing with other third parties not mentioned above, we will reach out to you to obtain a separate consent. This ensures that you are fully aware of and can exercise control over how your personal data is used.

Changes to this Privacy Notice

We may update this Privacy Notice occasionally to reflect changes in our personal data practices or relevant laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated notice on the [SIDF Academy] and contacting you using the information you have provided.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Notice or our privacy practices, please contact our Data Protection Officer:
• Email: dpo@sidf.gov.sa

By proceeding with the [SIDF Academy], you are providing explicit consent to the use, processing, collection and sharing of your personal data as described in this Privacy Notice.
Last Modified Date: 07/15/2026 - 02:04 AM Saudi Arabia Time

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