Privacy Policy

1.Who we are

The Global Space Connectivity & Sustainability Events are co-organized by the Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). For the purposes of the PDPL, the event organizers act as the data controller for personal data processed through this website. If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is handled, contact us at [email protected].

2.Personal data we collect

We collect the following categories of personal data:

• Registration data — your name, organization, job title or role, email address, phone number, age group, and nationality, submitted through the registration form.
• Enquiry data — your name, email address, and the content of any message you send us through the contact form or by email.
• Technical data — information collected automatically when you use the website, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit.
• Cookie data — information stored through cookies and similar technologies, as described in the Cookies section below.

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data through this website.

3.How we use your data

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

• To register you for the event and manage your participation.
• To communicate with you about the event, including confirmations, updates, and logistical information.
• To respond to your enquiries and provide support.
• To operate, secure, maintain, and improve the website and our services.
• To understand how the website is used through aggregated analytics.
• To comply with applicable laws and regulatory requirements.

4.Legal basis for processing

We process your personal data on one or more of the following legal bases under the PDPL:

• Your consent, which you may withdraw at any time.
• The performance of a service you have requested, such as event registration.
• Our legitimate interests, provided these do not override your rights and interests.
• Compliance with a legal obligation to which we are subject.

5.Cookies and similar technologies

The website uses cookies and similar technologies to function correctly, remember your preferences (such as your chosen language), and understand how the site is used.

• Essential cookies are necessary for the website to operate and cannot be switched off.
• Preference and analytics cookies are optional and are only used with your consent.

When you first visit the website, a cookie banner allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your choice at any time by clearing the cookies stored by your browser.

6.How we share your data

We do not sell your personal data. We may share it with:

• The event organizers (CST and ITU) and their authorized staff, for the purposes described in this policy.
• Trusted service providers who process data on our behalf (such as hosting, communications, and analytics providers), under appropriate contractual safeguards.
• Competent authorities, regulators, or law enforcement where required by applicable law.

7.International data transfers

Your personal data may be processed or stored on servers located outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Where personal data is transferred outside the Kingdom, we take appropriate measures to ensure that it remains protected in accordance with the PDPL and its Implementing Regulations.

8.Data retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy any legal, regulatory, or reporting requirements. When your data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

9.Data security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10.Your rights under the PDPL

Subject to the PDPL, you have the right to:

• Be informed about how your personal data is collected and used.
• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request a copy of your personal data in a readable format.
• Request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Request the destruction of your personal data where it is no longer needed.
• Withdraw your consent to processing at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (the Saudi Data & AI Authority, SDAIA).

11.Children's privacy

The website is intended for a general and professional audience. If a registrant is under the age of 18, participation should take place with the consent and involvement of a parent or legal guardian. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without appropriate consent.

12.Third-party links

The website may contain links to third-party websites. This policy does not apply to those websites, and we are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any website you visit.

13.Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The latest version will always be available on this page, with the “last updated” date shown at the top.

14.Contact us

If you have any questions, requests, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data, please contact us by email at [email protected] or through our Contact page.