PRIVACY POLICY
Last Updated: June 2026
1. Introduction
The Saudi Business Council (SBC) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all individuals who interact with this website.
The Saudi Business Council (SBC) is an independent, non-profit, private-sector association legally registered in the National Register of Associations (Registro Nacional de Asociaciones) of the Ministry of the Interior of the Kingdom of Spain under National Registration Number 633101, with Spanish Tax Identification Number (NIF) G26608752.
This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used, stored, protected, and processed when visitors use this website or communicate with the Council.
SBC processes personal data in accordance with:
- Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR)
- Organic Law 3/2018 on the Protection of Personal Data and the Guarantee of Digital Rights (LOPDGDD)
- Law 34/2002 on Information Society Services and Electronic Commerce (LSSI-CE)
- Other applicable Spanish and European legislation.
2. Data Controller
Saudi Business Council (SBC)
Independent Non-Profit Association
National Register of Associations
Ministry of the Interior of the Kingdom of Spain
Registration No.: 633101
NIF: G26608752
Email: info@saudibusinesscouncil.com
3. Personal Data We May Collect
Depending on your interaction with the website, SBC may process:
- Name
- Organization
- Position or professional title
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Country
- Information voluntarily submitted through contact forms
- Technical information such as IP address, browser type, device information and website usage where applicable.
4. Purposes of Processing
Personal data may be processed to:
- Respond to enquiries
- Manage institutional communications
- Process partnership enquiries
- Manage membership applications
- Organise events and programmes
- Distribute publications and newsletters (where requested)
- Improve website functionality
- Comply with legal obligations
- Protect website security
SBC does not sell personal data.
5. Legal Basis
Processing is based on one or more of the following:
- Consent
- Legitimate interest
- Performance of requested services
- Compliance with legal obligations
6. Data Sharing
SBC does not disclose personal data to third parties except:
- where required by law;
- where necessary for website operation;
- where authorised by the data subject;
- where required for institutional cooperation consistent with the purpose for which information was provided.
7. International Transfers
Where personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area, SBC will ensure appropriate safeguards in accordance with the GDPR.
8. Data Retention
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Policy or to comply with legal obligations.
9. Data Subject Rights
Individuals have the right to:
- Access
- Rectification
- Erasure
- Restriction of processing
- Data portability
- Object to processing
- Withdraw consent where applicable
Requests may be submitted to: info@saudibusinesscouncil.com
Individuals also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD).
10. Security
SBC applies appropriate technical and organisational measures designed to protect personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction.
11. Cookies
Information regarding cookies is available in the Cookie Policy.
12. Updates
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically.
The latest version will always be published on this website.
Institutional Commitment
The Saudi Business Council remains committed to protecting personal data while maintaining the highest standards of privacy, transparency, responsible governance and legal compliance.