SOCPA Website Privacy Policy
At the Saudi Organization for Chartered and Professional Accountants (SOCPA), we are committed to protecting your personal information and ensuring your privacy. This policy outlines how we handle personal data and the measures we take to safeguard it.
Our personal data protection policy is based on the legal framework that protects individuals' rights in relation to the processing of their personal data. This policy explains:
What data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and with whom we share it. I also includes how we store your data, when and how we dispose of it, as well as the methods and procedures you can use to exercise your rights regarding your data.
When you visit the SOCPA website, we use this platform to provide information about our services and programs. The site includes specific applications that offer additional services or help us serve our clients and visitors more effectively. SOCPA reserves the right to update or modify this policy as necessary. Please review this page periodically. (Last updated on 08/08/2022)
The SOCPA website doesn’t collect personal information when you just browse the site. However, we do have features that allow you to request forms, ask questions and get answers, subscribe to newsletters, and access related information. If you choose to share personal data through other communication channels, such as: social media, instant messaging, electronic forms, email, or phone, will be treated confidentially. By providing your information, you consent to SOCPA using it to respond to your requests and serve you effectively.
We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. These cookies collect statistical data such as the number of visits and clicks, but they do not identify individual users. You can disable cookies during your first visit to the site.
We use Google Analytics to gather statistics about our visitors and understand their behavior, which helps us evaluate and improve our services.
Our website contains links to third-party websites. SOCPA is not responsible for the privacy policies of those sites.
SOCPA sends emails to users who subscribe to our newsletters. You can unsubscribe at any time.
We take appropriate measures and procedures to keep the personal data in our possession secure and protected against loss, unauthorized access, misuse, modification, and unauthorized disclosure.
By creating an account for electronic services, you gain access to the following services, subject to eligibility:
- We collect your data to complete the application process for SOCPA services.
- During the registration process, we require specific information such as your ID type and number, name, email address, mobile number, and gender, along with additional details as necessary.
- When you update your profile, we collect personal details (such as your name in Arabic and English, ID and passport number, date of issue and expiry, and gender) as well as contact details (such as your mailing address, mobile number, and fax number), among others.
- For membership applications, we collect details about your academic background and other required or optional information necessary to process your application such as attachments and payment of fees.
- When you apply for professional exams, we collect your full name in English, phone number, date of birth, gender, preferred city and exam location, exam subject, and other required or optional elements necessary to complete your application, such as attachments and payment of fees.
- When you apply to enroll in training courses, we collect information about the courses and other required or optional elements necessary to complete your application, such as attachments and payment of fees.
- When you submit a refund request, we collect details such as the reason for the refund, the amount to be refunded, the bank name, IBAN number, account holder's name, and other relevant information.
- When you request to add Continuing Professional Education (CPE) points, we collect information such as the nature of the activity, type of activity, hours, points, start date, end date, activity title, activity description, and other required or optional information necessary to complete your request, such as attachments.
- We apply the highest standards of security and protection when processing electronic payments.
- SOCPA reserves the right to share data with third parties for legitimate purposes, based on legal or regulatory grounds, or to serve the public interest, or to conduct research or studies, without compromising individual privacy.
In line with applicable laws and regulations, we may share your data with the following parties:
1. Government entities such as the Ministry of Human Resources, through the Digital Government Authority.
2. Entities with which SOCPA has data-sharing agreements such as universities, educational institutes, and certification verification companies.
If you have any questions or comments regarding SOCPA’s privacy policy, please contact us at:
Contact SOCPA
Saudi Organization for Chartered and Professional Accountants (SOCPA)
P.O. Box 22646, Riyadh 11416
Phone: 8004404444
Email: DMO@socpa.org.sa
Important Note: Do not respond to unsolicited emails claiming to be from SOCPA, or any emails from unknown parties asking for personal or financial information. SOCPA does not use email to request such information. Report suspicious emails to: sirt@socpa.org.sa
Abbreviation:
SOCPA stands for Saudi Organization for Chartered and Professional Accountants