Introduction
The Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia (hereinafter referred to as "the Club" or "we") is committed to protecting the privacy of users of our website ("Jcsa.sa"). This policy aims to explain how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal data in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Law of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Collection of Personal Data
We may collect your personal data in the following cases:
- When you register on the website or create an account.
- When you subscribe to our newsletters or updates.
- When you submit inquiries or contact us through the website.
- When you participate in events or races organized by the Club.
- When you use any of our other online services.
Types of Personal Data We Collect
The personal data we collect may include:
- Full name.
- Contact details (email, phone number).
- Account information (username, password).
- Financial details (for paid services).
- Registration details for races and events organized by the Club.
- Any other information you voluntarily provide.
- Any related information that identifies, describes, or is associated with an individual, including information such as (Jockey’s name and horse-related information).
- Photographs and video recordings captured during events and races organized by JCSA, including images and recordings through which individuals may be identified.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, in compliance with legal, regulatory, accounting, or reporting obligations. The retention period may vary depending on the nature of the data subject. We periodically review retention periods to ensure that data is not kept longer than required.
Use of Personal Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To provide and improve our services.
- To communicate with you regarding your requests or inquiries.
- To send updates and announcements about our activities and events.
- To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Publish the list of participants and winners of the race (jockeys, trainers, and horse owners).
- Use your personal data for statistical, analytical, and reporting purposes related to racing activities, including information such as the names of (owners, trainers, jockeys, and horses).
- To publish photographs and video recordings captured during events and races organized by JCSA, including (Saudi Cup), in which participants and attendees may appear, on JCSA official websites and social media accounts, for media, promotional, and documentation purposes, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies (and similar technologies) for (essential functionality, analytics). You can manage cookies through your browser settings (or our cookie banner).
Personal Data Sharing
We may share your personal data with:
- Government entities and regulatory authorities when required by law.
- Service providers who act on our behalf to perform specific services (such as payment processing).
- Third parties with your explicit consent or as required by law.
- List of participants and winners in the race (jockeys, trainers, and horse owners) with the National Open Data Platform.
Your Rights
Under the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, you have the following rights:
- Be informed about how and why your personal data is collected and used.
- Access your personal data held by us.
- Request a copy of your personal data in a readable and clear format.
- Request correction, completion or updating of your personal data.
- Request destruction of your personal data when it is no longer needed for the purpose it was collected for, subject to legal retention requirements.
- Withdraw your consent to processing at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].
We may verify your identity before acting on your request. We will respond within 30 days; where additional effort is required, we may extend this by up to 30 days and will inform you of the extension and its reasons.
Personal Data Security
We apply organizational, administrative and technical measures in line with the controls of the National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA), and the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), including (access controls, data encryption).
If a personal data breach occurs that may harm you, we will notify the competent authority within 72 hours of becoming aware of it, and we will notify you without undue delay.
Privacy Notice Policy Updates
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any significant changes will be communicated by publishing the updated policy on our website.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or inquiries regarding this privacy policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at: [email protected]
