Privacy Policy

 

Privacy Policy

 

1.  Policy Purpose

This Privacy Policy outlines how Al Yamamah Steel collects, uses, and discloses Your Personal Data in accordance with applicable laws, specifically the Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (“PDPL”) as issued under Royal Decree No. (M/19) dated 9/2/1443H and amended by Royal Decree No. (M/148) dated 5/9/1444 AH.

2.  Policy Scope

The scope of this Policy applies to Al Yamamah Steel KSA employees, clients, contractors and third parties who either have a direct or indirect relation with Al Yamamah Steel to process, share or retain Personal Data. This document applies to all individuals in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (“KSA”) whose Personal Data may be processed by Al Yamamah Steel for legitimate purposes.

3.  Reference

  • Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) – Article 4.

4.  Definitions

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:

  • Account means a unique account created by or for You to access Al Yamamah Steel’s Website or parts thereof.
  • Company (referred to as either “the Company”, “We”, “Us” or “Our” in this Policy) refers to Al Yamamah Steel, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  • Cookies are small files that are placed on Your computer, mobile device or any other device by a website, containing details of Your browsing history on that website among its many uses.
  • Country refers to: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia “KSA”.
  • Device means any device that can access the Website such as a computer, a cell phone, or a digital tablet.
  • Personal Data refers to every data – of whatever source or form – that could lead to the identification of an individual specifically, or make it possible to identify him directly or indirectly, including but not limited to: name, personal identification number, addresses, contact numbers, license numbers, records, personal property, bank account and credit card numbers, fixed or moving pictures of the individual, and other data of personal nature.
  • Website refers to Al Yamamah Steel’s website https://www.yamsteel.com/
  • Service Provider means any natural or legal person who processes data on behalf of Al Yamamah Steel. It refers to third-party companies or individuals employed by Al Yamamah Steel to facilitate the Website or the business, to provide services, or to assist Al Yamamah Steel in analysing how the Website is used.
  • Third-party social media Service refers to any website or social network website through which a User can log in or create an account to use the Service.
  • Usage Data refers to data collected automatically, either generated using the Website or from the Website infrastructure itself (for example, the duration of a page visit).
  • You mean the individual accessing or using Al Yamamah Steel’s Website, or any legal entity on whose behalf such individual is accessing or using the Website, as applicable.

5. Policy Statement

At Al Yamamah, we are committed to protect the personal data our customers, vendors and employees in accordance with Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia or any other applicable regulations. The privacy statement outlines our practices regarding collection, use and protection of personal data.

5.1 Collecting & Using Personal Data

5.1.1 Collecting & Using Personal Data

Al Yamamah Steel collects your personal data through the following methods.

  • Directly from your input
  • Visit our offices
  • Interact with us through various channels
  • From third-party sources
  • Via automated technologies.

5.1.1.1 Data You Provide to Us:

  • When You utilize Al Yamamah Steel’s Website, we may gather information about you (“Personal Data”), which may include:
    • Contact details such as Your name, contact details, postal address, social media handles, address, state, province, ZIP/postal code, city, phone number, and any other Personal Data as defined by applicable laws and regulations in the Country.
  • If applying for a job, details like employment history, nationality, date of birth, and other pertinent information necessary for conducting background checks.
  • Account login credentials such as usernames, passwords, password hints, and similar security information.
  • Additional account registration and profile details such as job title, educational background, professional qualifications, and photo.
  • Comments, feedback, and other information that You provided to Al Yamamah Steel, including search query data and inquiries.
  • Interests and communication preferences, including preferred language.

5.1.1.2 Tracking Technologies and Cookies:

  • Al Yamamah Steel’s web services may automatically gather information on how you and your device interact with the Service, including:
    • Computer, device, and connection details such as IP address, browser type, version, operating system, installed software, mobile platform, unique device identifier, and other technical identifiers, as well as error reports and performance data.
    • Usage data such as the features used, selected settings, URL clickstream data including date/time stamps and referring/exit pages, search terms used, and pages visited or searched on the website.
    • For location-aware Services, information on the region, city, or town where Your device is located, to provide relevant content based on your geographical location. Additionally, when you access the website via a mobile device, Al Yamamah Steel may automatically collect specific information such as the type of mobile device used, its unique ID, the IP address, mobile operating system, type of mobile Internet browser, unique device identifiers, and other diagnostic data.

5.1.2 For What Purposes Do We Use Your Personal Data

Depending on interactions with Al Yamamah Steel, we may utilize your Personal Data for the following purposes:

  • For Employment purpose
  • Managing Your requests for supply or purchase of goods or services.
  • Commercial activities such as contacts, billing, sales invoicing, product delivery, order processing, payments for goods/services, permissible marketing activities, procurement of materials/equipment, supplier due diligence, customer screening processes, licensing agreements, and non-disclosure agreements.
  • Maintaining and operating our website and business.
  • Compliance with legal obligations, resolving disputes, enforcing agreements, or as otherwise permitted by law.
  • Contacting you via email, telephone calls, SMS, or other electronic communications (e.g., push notifications from mobile applications) regarding updates or informative communications related to functionalities, products, or contracted services, including security updates when necessary or reasonable for implementation.
  • Providing news, special offers, and general information about other goods, services, and events like those previously purchased or inquired about, unless You have opted out from receiving such information.
  • Evaluating or conducting mergers, divestitures, restructurings, reorganizations, dissolutions, or other sales or transfers of some or all Al Yamamah Steel’s assets, whether as a going concern or part of bankruptcy, liquidation, or similar proceedings, wherein Personal Data held by Al Yamamah Steel about its Service users may be among the transferred assets.

Utilizing Your information for data analysis, identifying usage trends, and assessing the effectiveness of promotional activities.

 

5.1.3  Disclosure/Sharing of Your Information

Al Yamamah Steel may disclose Your Personal Data in the following circumstances:

  • With Service Providers: We may share your Personal Data with Service Providers to monitor and analyse the use of our Service, and to contact You.
  • For business transfers: Your Personal Data may be shared or transferred in connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of Company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of Our business by another company.
  • With business partners: Your Personal Data may be shared with Our business partners to offer You specific products, services, or promotions.
  • With other users: If you interact with other users or register via a Third-Party Social Media Service, your name, profile, pictures, and activity descriptions may be visible to Your contacts on that service. Similarly, other users can view Your activity descriptions, communicate with You, and view Your profile.
  • With Your consent: We may disclose Your Personal Data for other purposes with Your explicit consent. Additionally, Your Personal Data may be disclosed if we have a good faith belief that such disclosure is necessary to:
  • Compliance: With applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or other legal obligations.
  • Investigate: Detect and prevent security, fraud, or technical issues.
  • Protect: The rights, property, or safety of Al Yamamah Steel, Our users, employees, or others.

 

5.1.4  International Data Transfers

We store and process Your Personal Data in various jurisdictions, including the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Your Personal Data may be shared with and processed by Al Yamamah Steel or its subsidiaries outside of the country where it was collected. The laws governing the processing of such information in these jurisdictions may be less stringent than those in Your country. Additionally, your information may be processed by staff operating outside of Your country. We will take all reasonable steps required by applicable data protection laws to ensure Your information is treated securely and in accordance with this Policy and applicable law.

 

5.1.5  Data Retention

We retain Your Personal Data until it is made anonymous or destroyed as necessary to provide the Service, fulfil requested transactions, or for other essential purposes such as complying with legal obligations, maintaining business records, resolving disputes, ensuring security, detecting and preventing fraud and abuse, and enforcing our agreements. Usage Data is generally retained for a shorter period unless needed for security enhancements or Service improvements, or retention is legally mandated.

 

5.1.6  Data Destruction

Upon the cessation of the purpose for which Your Personal Data was stored, Al Yamamah Steel will securely destroy it in accordance with internal policies or anonymize it, subject to applicable laws. Should You require earlier deletion, you may request this by email at Al Yamamah Steel.

 

5.1.7  Data Security

Al Yamamah Steel is committed to ensuring the security of Your information. We have implemented appropriate physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online, preventing unauthorized access or disclosure

 

5.1.8  Your Rights

As the owner of Personal Data under applicable law, you have rights as defined in the PDPL (Personal Data Protection Law):

  • Right to information: Know the justification for collecting Your Personal Data and the purpose for which it is processed.
  • Right to access: Access and obtain a clear and comprehensive copy of Your Personal Data.
  • Right to rectification: Request correction, completion, or updating of Your Personal Data.
  • Right to erasure: Request deletion of Your Personal Data, subject to legal provisions.
  • Other rights: Additional rights as provided by the PDPL and regulations. For processing based on legitimate interests, you may object by contacting Us in writing at the email address provided below. However, this may affect Your access to the Website.

5.1.9  Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be published on the website with a revised date. We encourage You to review this Privacy Policy periodically for updates. Changes become effective upon posting on this page.

Last Updated: September 12, 2024