For the purposes of the Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL), the Controller is: 

S. A. TALKE Company Limited
King Faisal Street, Al-Jubail Industrial City 
35515, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Phone: +966 13 3525258
Email: info@sa-talke.com

* S. A. TALKE is a joint-venture company of ALFRED TALKE GmbH & Co. KG and Saudi partners, focused on logistics solutions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).

2.1. Scope of processing of personal data

We collect and utilize our users’ personal data only as far as this is necessary for the provision of an operational website along with our content and services. The collection and utilization of our users’ personal data is undertaken periodically and only subject to the user’s consent or another lawful basis recognized by Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (“PDPL”, Royal Decree M/19 as amended) and its Implementing Regulations.

2.2. Legal basis for the processing of personal data

Processing will occur when at least one of the following PDPL bases applies:

2.3. Storage period and deletion of data

Personal data will be deleted or anonymized as soon as the purpose for which they were stored no longer applies and no other mandatory retention period applies (e.g., legal retention, under PDPL, labor, tax, etc.,) and justifies further storage.

3.1. Description and scope of data processing

With every visit to our website, our system automatically collects data and information from the computer system of accessing computers.

The following data are collected in this connection:

• Information about the browser type and the version used.

• The user’s operating system

• The user's IP address

• Date and time of access.

The data are also stored in the log files of our system.

This data is not stored together with other personal data of the user.

3.2. Basis in law for the processing of data

The legal basis for the temporary storage of data and of log files Art. 6(4) PDPL – legitimate interest (IT-security).

3.3. Purpose of data processing

Temporary storage of an IP address by the system is necessary to enable delivery of the website to the user’s computer. To this end, the user’s IP address must remain stored for the duration of the session. The data are stored in log files to ensure the website’s functionality. The data also serves to optimize the website and to ensure the security of our information technology systems. No evaluation of the data for marketing purposes is undertaken in this context.

3.4. Period of storage

The data will be deleted as soon as they are no longer required to achieve the purpose for which they were collected. In the case of data collection for provision of the website, this will be undertaken once the respective session has ended. If the data has been stored in log files, this will be undertaken after seven days at the latest. Storage of data beyond this period is possible. In this case, the user’s IP addresses will be deleted or altered to ensure that an identification of the client is no longer possible.

3.5. Options for objection and removal

Collection of data for the provision of the website and the storage of data in log files are necessary for the operation of the website. Consequently, there is no option for objection on the part of the user.

4.1. Description and scope of data processing

When you first visit sa-talke.com, an information banner appears. All non-essential cookies are loaded only after you give explicit consent as required by Art. 5 PDPL. You may withdraw that consent at any time via the “Cookie Settings” link in the banner.

Our website uses cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored in the internet browser or by the internet browser to the user’s computer system. If a user visits a website, a cookie may be stored to the user’s operating system. These cookies contain a distinctive character string that enables precise identification of the browser when the website is accessed again.

We use cookies to make our website more user-friendly. Some elements of our website require that the browser accessing the website be identified even after a page change.

When our website is accessed, an information banner notifies users of the use of cookies and refers to this Privacy Statement. In this connection, a note is also included, indicating how the user can modify his or her browser settings to disable the storage of cookies.

For purposes of providing our website generally, and for the provision of our announcements of vacancies, we use cookies.

The cookies used when providing our website are as follows:

• Cookie: dp_cookieconsent_status für den Consent Banner

We have also embedded YouTube videos on our website. For this we use the advanced data protection mode of YouTube. When you visit our website, according to YouTube, no information about visitors to our website is initially stored in this context. This doesn't happen until the embedded videos are played. You can find out more about their use of cookies on YouTube's websites - see policies.google.com/privacy.

YouTube uses the following cookies to indicate that an embedded video is available:

• Cookie: 1P_JAR. Google cookie for user tracking and advertising. Storage period: 1 week

• Cookie: CONSENT. Tests to see if cookies are applicable. Storage period: permanent

• Cookie: _ga. Distinguishes users. Storage period: 2 years

4.2. Basis in law for the processing of data

Technically-necessary cookies: Art. 6(4) PDPL – legitimate interest (website security / functionality).

Analytics & functionality cookies: Art. 5 PDPL – explicit consent.

Cross-border cookie data (e.g., YouTube embeds): Art. 29 PDPL – appropriate transfer safeguards (adequacy, contractual clauses, or statutory exemptions).

4.3. Purpose of data processing

S.A. TALKE uses cookies to provide you with an experience that is optimally tailored to your needs when using its Internet offers. By using cookies, S.A. TALKE can, for example, ensure that you are not presented with the same information each time you revisit a particular page. Cookies can also be used to optimize a website’s performance.

The purpose of using technically necessary cookies is to simplify the use of websites for users. Some features of our website cannot be offered without the use of cookies. In this case, the browser must be recognized even after changing the page.

We require cookies for the following applications:

• Saving the language settings

• Hiding the cookie info banner

The user data collected using technically necessary cookies are not used to generate user profiles.

Analytical cookies are used to improve the quality of our website and its content. With analytical cookies, we learn how the website is used and can constantly optimize our range.

These purposes also constitute our legitimate interest in Art. 6(4) PDPL.

Please refer to the table above for details on the respective purpose for the individual cookies.

In the interest of a structured and legible presentation of the content, we also use web fonts by the provider Adobe (Adobe Type kit). Adobe does not collect any personal data when providing this service. Cf. Adobe’s privacy policy for the Adobe Type kit font service, at www.adobe.com/de/privacy/policies/typekit.html.

4.4. Period of storage, options for objection and removal

Cookies are stored on the user’s computer, which then transmits them to our website. As a user, you thus have full control of the use of cookies. You can disable or restrict the transmission of cookies by changing the settings in your Internet browser. Cookies that have already been saved can be deleted at any time. This can be done automatically as well. If cookies are disabled for our website, it may no longer be possible to make full use of all the website’s functions.

5.1. Description and scope of data processing

Our website permits contact using the e-mail addresses provided as well as a contact form. In this case, the user's personal data that are transmitted along with the e-mail or contact form will be stored.

In association with this, the data will not be transferred to third parties. The data are used exclusively for the processing of the conversation.

5.2. Basis in law for the processing of data

Art. 5 PDPL – explicit consent (general enquiries) and Art. 6(4) PDPL – legitimate interest (IT-security metadata).

5.3. Purpose of data processing

We process personal data from the input screen solely for purposes of processing the contact request. This also constitutes the necessary legitimate interest in processing the data.

5.4. Period of storage

The data will be deleted as soon as they are no longer required to achieve the purpose for which they were collected. In the case of personal data transmitted via e-mail, this is the case if the respective conversation with the user has been completed. The conversation will have ended when it is evident from the circumstances that the matter at hand has been conclusively resolved.

5.5. Option for objection and removal

The user has the option of revoking his or her consent to processing personal data at any time. A user who has contacted us by e-mail can object at any time to the storage of his or her personal data. In this case, it will not be possible to continue the conversation.

In this case, all the personal data stored while contacting us will be deleted.

PDPL grants you a comprehensive set of rights over your personal data. You may exercise any of the rights listed below by contacting us via the channels in Section 1. We will respond within 30 days to verify your identity and may extend it once for another 30 days if necessary.

6.1. Right to be informed

You may request confirmation of whether we process personal data concerning you. Where the processing takes place, it will follow the processing as informed to you in this Privacy Statement.

6.2. Right of access

You have the right to access a readable, intelligible copy of the personal data we hold about you. Access may be provided electronically or in hard copy, free of charge unless requests are manifestly unfounded or excessive.

6.3. Right to obtain a copy

Upon request, we will supply your personal data in a machine-readable electronic format. Where technically feasible, you may ask us to transmit the data directly to another controller you designate.

6.4. Right to correction, completion, or update

If any personal data we hold about you are inaccurate, incomplete or out of date, you may demand that we correct, complete or update them without undue delay.

6.5. Right to destruction (erasure)

You may request destruction (secure deletion or anonymization) of your personal data when:

1. The data are no longer needed for their original purpose.

2. you withdraw consent and there is no other lawful basis for processing.

3. processing is unlawful; or destruction is required by applicable law.

We will comply unless retention is required to comply with another legal obligation or to establish, exercise or defend legal claims.

6.6. Right to restriction of processing

You may request that we temporarily restrict processing of your data if:

• you contest its accuracy (for the period needed to verify accuracy).

• processing is unlawful and you prefer restriction over destruction.

• or you have objected under Section 9.7 and verification of overriding grounds is pending.

During restriction, we will store the data but not process it for other purposes without your consent, except for legal claims or KSA public-interest reasons.

6.7. Right to object

You may object, on grounds relating to your situation, to any processing based on legitimate interest (Art. 6(4) PDPL). We will stop the process unless we demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds that override your interests or are required for legal claims.

If we were to use your data for direct electronic marketing, you may object at any time, and we will cease such processing immediately.

6.8. Right to withdraw consent

Where processing is based on your consent (e.g., optional cookies, talent-pool retention), you may withdraw that consent at any time. Withdrawal does not affect processing carried out prior to the withdrawal.

6.9. Right to lodge a complaint

If you believe we have violated the PDPL, you may file a complaint with the Saudi Data & AI Authority (SDAIA). We encourage you to contact us first so we can address your concerns promptly, but this is not mandatory.

We may review this Privacy Statement and update it to reflect regulatory changes, technological developments or business practices. Material changes will be highlighted on this page prior to taking effect no less than thirty (30) days of the change unless regulatory changes will take effect prior to this period.