Privacy Policy

Hafar Al-Batin Municipality is committed to protecting the privacy of beneficiaries and safeguarding the confidentiality of their personal data. The Municipality complies with the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL), its Executive Regulations, and all applicable national laws and regulations to ensure that personal data is processed securely, fairly, and transparently.

This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used, protected, and the rights available to data subjects.

Information We Collect

The Municipality may collect personal data necessary to deliver electronic services, including:

• Basic personal information.
• Contact information.
• Identification information.
• Information submitted through electronic forms.
• Technical information, such as Internet Protocol (IP) addresses and cookies.

How We Use Your Information

Personal data is processed for the following purposes:

• Providing electronic services and processing requests.
• Verifying users' identities.
• Improving the quality of digital services and user experience.
• Communicating with beneficiaries.
• Complying with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Producing statistical reports and internal analyses to support service improvement.

Data Sharing

Personal data may be shared with government entities or other legally authorized parties where there is a lawful basis or where disclosure serves the public interest, in accordance with applicable laws and data protection requirements.

Data Protection

The Municipality implements appropriate administrative and technical safeguards to protect personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, misuse, or loss, in accordance with applicable national regulations and best practices.

Your Rights

Under the Personal Data Protection Law, data subjects have the right to:

• Be informed about the purpose and legal basis for collecting their personal data.
• Access their personal data.
• Request correction or updating of inaccurate personal data.
• Obtain a copy of their personal data, subject to applicable regulations.
• Request the destruction of personal data when the purpose of processing has been fulfilled, where permitted by law.

Cookies

The Municipality may use cookies to enhance user experience, analyze website performance, and improve digital services. Users may control cookie settings through their web browsers.

Contact Us

For enquiries regarding this Privacy Policy or the exercise of your personal data rights, please contact the Municipality through its official communication channels.

Last Updated: July 2026.