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Privacy Policy

Saudi Travel Market (STM)

At Saudi Travel Market (STM), we are committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website www.stmksa.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information when you visit our website or fill out any forms, including but not limited to:

• Full name
• Email address
• Company name
• Phone number
• Any other information voluntarily provided by the user

2. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect may be used for the following purposes:

• To contact you regarding Saudi Travel Market exhibitions and related activities
• To provide updates, announcements, and event-related communications
• To improve our website and user experience
• For internal administrative and marketing purposes related to the event
 

3. Data Protection

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or misuse.

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties, except where required by law or by official authorities.

5. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience and analyze website performance. You may disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

6. External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites.

7. Policy Updates

Saudi Travel Market reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page.

 

8. Use of Photos and Videos (Consent)
By attending the Saudi Travel Market exhibition and related events, you consent to being photographed, filmed, or recorded. You grant the Saudi Travel Market (“STM”) and its authorized partners the right to use, publish, display, distribute, and reproduce your images and/or videos in any media, including printed materials, digital platforms, official websites, and social media, for marketing, promotion, and event coverage purposes. Your consent is given voluntarily, without financial compensation, and is valid indefinitely unless revoked in writing. STM will process your images and videos in compliance with applicable privacy laws. You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting STM at info@stmksa.com

 

9. Web Application for Meetings (meet.stmksa.net)

STM provides an online meeting management platform available at https://meet.stmksa.net to facilitate appointment scheduling and networking during the exhibition.

When using this platform, we may collect and process the following information:

  • Name and job title

  • Company name

  • Email address and contact details

  • Profile information voluntarily provided by users

  • Meeting schedules and appointment history

  • Login credentials and technical usage data (such as IP address and browser type)

This information is collected and processed for the following purposes:

  • Creating and managing user accounts

  • Facilitating meeting scheduling between participants

  • Sending notifications and appointment reminders

  • Improving platform functionality and user experience

  • Ensuring security and preventing misuse

Data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection laws in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Users may request access, correction, or deletion of their personal data by contacting: info@stmksa.com.

 

10. Data Retention and Access

Personal data collected through the meeting platform (meet.stmksa.net) will be retained for a period of up to 12 months after the conclusion of the exhibition, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by applicable laws and regulations.

Access to personal data is strictly limited to:

  • Authorized STM organizing team members who require access for operational and event management purposes; and

  • Approved and contracted hosting or IT service providers who process data on behalf of STM under appropriate confidentiality and data protection obligations.

STM implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

 

11. Cross-Border Data Transfers

STM may store or process personal data through approved service providers or hosting partners that may be located outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In such cases, STM ensures that any cross-border transfer of personal data is conducted in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, including the Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL).

STM will only transfer personal data outside the Kingdom where adequate safeguards are in place to ensure the protection of personal data, including contractual obligations requiring the recipient to implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures.

Where required by law, STM will ensure that such transfers are subject to regulatory approvals and that data subjects’ rights remain fully protected.

 

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
 info@stmksa.com