Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) & SDAIA Compliant

Privacy Policy & Data Protection

At Experto, your privacy and data security are paramount. This policy transparently outlines how we collect, process, protect, and handle your personal data in accordance with applicable laws.

Data ControllerExperto
Regulatory FrameworkSaudi PDPL
Last UpdatedSeptember 2026
Data Protection Contactprivacy@experto.sa

1. Introduction & Scope of Policy

This Privacy Policy governs all digital services, web applications, mobile platforms, artificial intelligence tools, and cloud software solutions operated by Experto (referred to herein as "we", "us", or "our").

This document sets forth the basis upon which any personal data we collect from you, or that you provide to us through our website (experto.sa), customer inquiries, project agreements, and software tools, will be processed and protected.

2. Regulatory Framework & Saudi PDPL Compliance

Experto strictly complies with the Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) promulgated under Royal Decree No. (M/19), amended by Royal Decree No. (M/148), and its Implementing Regulations supervised by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), as well as essential cybersecurity controls issued by the National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA).

We uphold fundamental data privacy principles including Purpose Limitation, Data Minimization, Storage Limitation, Accuracy, and robust Technical and Organizational Security Measures to ensure utmost confidentiality and integrity.

3. Personal Data We Collect

We only collect the minimum personal data strictly necessary to deliver our services, which includes:

A. Contact & Identity Information

  • Full name or company legal representative name.
  • Email address and telephone/WhatsApp numbers.
  • City, country, and commercial organization type.

B. Project & Technical Specifications

  • Software specifications, domain names, UI/UX preferences.
  • Information supplied for security audits & account support.
  • Support communications, inquiries, and consultation logs.

C. Technical & Usage Information

  • Internet Protocol (IP) address and browser user agent.
  • Device type, operating system, language, and time zone.
  • Aggregate usage statistics and analytics for platform health.

D. Billing & Transaction Data

  • Tax invoicing details compliant with ZATCA electronic billing.
  • Payment transaction confirmations via licensed gateways (Mada, Apple Pay).
  • Note: We never store credit card numbers on our servers.

4. Purposes & Legal Bases for Data Processing

We process personal data strictly in reliance upon lawful bases defined under the Saudi PDPL:

Contractual Performance: To fulfill project agreements, develop bespoke software, deploy cloud systems, and deliver client support.
Explicit Consent: Where you have voluntarily opted in to receive technical updates, newsletters, or use interactive AI tools.
Legal & Regulatory Compliance: To satisfy tax, e-invoicing (ZATCA Phase 2), commercial register regulations, and accounting requirements in Saudi Arabia.
Legitimate Security Interests: To detect cybersecurity incidents, prevent abuse, ensure platform hardening, and safeguard digital integrity.

5. Data Security & Technical Measures

We enforce rigorous multi-layered defense-in-depth mechanisms in accordance with top industry standards:

  • State-of-the-Art Encryption: Full encryption in transit using modern TLS 1.3 / HTTPS suites and robust AES-256 encryption at rest.
  • Role-Based Access Control (RBAC): Strict principle of least privilege, requiring Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for all engineering and administrative staff.
  • Continuous Security Auditing: Periodic vulnerability assessments, automated intrusion detection, and active log monitoring.
  • Confidentiality Agreements (NDA): All team members and partners are bound by legally enforceable non-disclosure agreements.

6. Data Sharing & Third-Party Processors

We never sell, rent, monetize, or trade your personal data to advertisers or third parties under any circumstances.

Data may only be shared on a strict need-to-know basis with vetted sub-processors subject to robust data protection agreements:

  • Enterprise cloud hosting and database infrastructure providers.
  • Licensed electronic payment gateways approved by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA).
  • Competent governmental and judicial authorities when mandatory under applicable Saudi law.

7. Data Retention & Secure Disposal

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was gathered, or as required by Saudi statutory retention periods (such as accounting and tax requirements).

Upon expiration of the retention schedule or upon verified erasure requests, data is securely and permanently destroyed using cryptographic wiping protocols or rendered irrevocably anonymized.

8. Your Rights as a Data Subject

Under the Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL), you hold vital statutory rights:

1. Right to Be Informed

Understanding the legal basis and specific purposes of data processing.

2. Right of Access

Requesting a copy of your stored personal data in a structured readable format.

3. Right to Rectification

Requesting immediate updates or corrections of inaccurate personal data.

4. Right to Erasure / Destruction

Requesting erasure of your personal data when no longer needed or consent withdrawn.

5. Right to Withdraw Consent

Withdrawing your prior consent at any time without retroactive detriment.

6. Right to File a Complaint

Lodging a complaint with our DPO or escalating to the competent authority (SDAIA).

9. Cookies & Web Tracking Policy

We utilize cookies and lightweight telemetry to deliver a secure, performant, and responsive experience:

  • Essential Cookies: Vital for basic navigation, language selection (Arabic / English), and theme state.
  • Performance & Analytics Cookies: Aggregate anonymized metrics to diagnose latency and improve navigation workflows.

You can manage or disable cookies at any time through your browser preferences without losing access to standard pages.

10. Policy Amendments & Contact Information

We may periodically update this policy to reflect regulatory changes or platform enhancements. The most recent version will always be published here with an updated revision date.

To exercise your statutory data subject rights or submit any privacy-related inquiry or request, please contact our Data Protection Officer:

Experto Platform
Email: privacy@experto.saPhone / WhatsApp: +966 54 155 5511Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia