Terms and Privacy

The Tawasol Portal of the Emirate of Makkah Province does not collect personal information about you during your visit to this website unless you voluntarily and knowingly choose to provide such information, including for the purpose of registration. Should you provide information through the Portal, it will be used solely for the purpose of fulfilling your request for information or services. By using this Portal, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. Please note that any information you submit may be shared with other Saudi government entities, when required to fulfill your request, without the need to seek further approval. The Emirate of Makkah Province reserves the right to amend this Privacy Policy, whether through minor or substantial changes, without prior notice. Your continued use of the Portal following such amendments shall constitute your acceptance of the revised terms. The Portal and its staff adhere to a comprehensive and strict information security policy. Access to personal data is granted only to authorized employees who are bound by confidentiality obligations in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Emirate reserves the right to take all appropriate measures to safeguard against loss, misuse, or alteration of information available on the Portal. The Emirate shall not be held legally liable for any damage you or any other party may incur as a result of breaches of confidentiality of information transmitted to the website. All matters related to disputes arising from the use of this Portal shall be governed exclusively by the laws of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the courts of the Kingdom shall have sole jurisdiction over such disputes.

This Personal Data Protection Policy outlines the choices available to you to control your data (or information) and manage your privacy preferences. We will not use or share your data except as set forth in this Policy or as otherwise permitted by law

  • Personal Information (such as: full name, national ID, date of birth, gender, nationality).
  • Contact Information (such as: address, phone number, email) .
  • User Login Information (authentication credentials) .
  • Technical Information (cookies / IP address) .
  • You must acknowledge and agree that you are solely responsible for the accuracy of the information you submit through this website.

We collect your personal data for the purpose of providing the following services:
  • To process service requests and manage account services.
  • To process inquiries, as required.
  • To provide the requested information.
  • To communicate with customers.
  • To monitor and document communications through emails and SMS messages in order to ensure compliance with high service quality standards as well as regulatory and legal obligations .

The Emirate of Makkah Province collects and uses your personal data solely for clear, lawful, and specific purposes, ensuring transparency and the protection of your privacy rights.

The collection, processing, and deletion of personal data are carried out based on your consent, unless another legal basis applies. You may withdraw your consent at any time.

When you use our website, cookies are employed to distinguish you from other visitors. This helps us provide you with a unique browsing experience and supports the continuous improvement of our website. By continuing to browse the site, you consent to the Emirate of Makkah Province's use of cookies. Cookies are stored on your computer’s hard drive or within your web browser after obtaining your consent.

The Emirate of Makkah Province does not disclose any personal data to external parties. Personal data is collected and processed in accordance with the principles of purpose limitation and the applicable legal and regulatory authorizations. The data may be used to prevent unlawful activities, suspected fraud, or to address technical or security issues, in line with the Terms of Service and the Privacy Policy of the Emirate’s website.

At the Emirate of Makkah Province, we are committed to ensuring the protection and confidentiality of your personal data, restricting access to authorized personnel only, and employing one of the most advanced infrastructures to safeguard your information. This is to guarantee data security and compliance with the applicable laws and regulations issued in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Your personal data is stored and retained for a period of five (5) years, for the purposes of meeting legal, regulatory, or accounting requirements, or for the preparation of reports

Data subjects have the right to exercise the following rights with respect to their personal data:
  • Right to Be Informed :Data subjects have the right to know how their personal data is being used, as outlined in this Privacy Policy.
  • Right of Access to Personal Data : Data subjects have the right to request and obtain a copy of their personal data.
  • Right to Rectification of Personal Data : Data subjects have the right to request the correction of their personal data if they consider it to be inaccurate, incorrect, or incomplete. Such data will be reviewed and updated accordingly.
  • Right to Erasure of Personal Data : Data subjects have the right to request the erasure of their personal data in specific cases, unless a legal provision requires the data to be retained for a defined period or where contractual obligations apply.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent : Data subjects have the right to withdraw their consent to the processing of their personal data at any time, unless there are legitimate grounds that require otherwise.

The data subject has the right to request access to, rectification, or erasure of their personal data by contacting us.

The Emirate of Makkah Province reserves the right to make any amendments to this privacy policy when necessary without diminishing your rights under this policy without your explicit or implicit consent. Such changes are effective from the time they are published on the Emirate's website. All these terms and conditions apply to all the Emirate's digital channels, including social media channels.
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