SDEC Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 7 October 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Saudi Diesel Equipment Company (SDEC) collects, uses, stores, shares and protects Personal Data when you visit our Website, submit an enquiry, apply for a job opportunity, or otherwise communicate with us through the Website.
We are committed to handling Personal Data responsibly and in accordance with applicable data protection laws and regulations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL).
Interpretation and Definitions
Interpretation
Words with an initial capital letter have the meanings set out below. These definitions apply whether the terms appear in singular or plural form.
Definitions
For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:
Affiliate means an entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with a party. “Control” means ownership of 50% or more of the shares, equity interests or other securities entitled to vote for the election of directors or another managing authority.
Company means Saudi Diesel Equipment Company (SDEC), referred to in this Privacy Policy as “the Company”, “we”, “us” or “our”. Address: Prince Sultan Road, Qurtoba, Al Khobar 34236, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Cookies means small files placed on your computer, mobile device or other device by a website. They may contain details of browsing activity and support various website functions.
Country means the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Device means any device that can access the Website, such as a computer, mobile phone or digital tablet.
Personal Data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable individual.
Service means the Website.
Service Provider means any natural or legal person that processes Personal Data on behalf of the Company, including third parties engaged to support hosting, maintenance, analytics, security, communications or other Website-related functions.
Usage Data means data collected automatically through use of the Website or from the Website infrastructure itself, such as the duration of a page visit.
Website means the Saudi Diesel Equipment Company (SDEC) website, available at:
https://www.saudidiesel.com.sa/
You means the individual accessing or using the Website, or the company or other legal entity on whose behalf that individual accesses or uses the Website, as applicable.
Collecting and Using Your Personal Data
Types of Data Collected
Personal Data
You may provide us with Personal Data when using our Website, including when submitting an enquiry, contacting us, or applying for a job opportunity. Personal Data we may collect includes:
- First name and last name
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Company name and job title, where applicable
- Information submitted through enquiry or contact forms
- CV, professional profile, qualifications, employment history and other information submitted as part of a job application
- Any other information you choose to provide
- Usage Data
Usage Data
Usage Data is collected automatically when you use the Website.
Usage Data may include information such as your Device’s Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, pages visited, date and time of the visit, time spent on pages, unique Device identifiers and other diagnostic data.
When you access the Website through a mobile Device, we may also collect certain information automatically, including the type of mobile Device, operating system, mobile browser type, IP address, unique Device identifiers and other diagnostic data.
We may also collect information sent by your browser whenever you visit the Website.
Tracking Technologies and Cookies
We use Cookies and similar technologies to support Website functionality, remember user preferences, understand how visitors interact with the Website, and improve performance and user experience.
Cookies may be stored on your Device when you visit the Website. Some Cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly, while others may be used for analytics, preferences or other Website features.
You can control or disable Cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling some Cookies may affect the functionality or performance of parts of the Website.
Necessary Cookies:
These Cookies are required for the Website to function properly and to provide its core features.
Preference Cookies:
These Cookies help remember certain choices, such as language preferences, where applicable.
Analytics Cookies:
These Cookies may be used to understand how visitors use the Website and to help us improve its performance and content.
Use of Your Personal Data
The Company may use Personal Data for the following purposes:
- Responding to enquiries and requests: to communicate with you regarding products, services, technical support, rental enquiries, after-sales services or other requests submitted through the Website.
- Processing job applications: to review CVs, qualifications, employment history and other information submitted for employment opportunities.
- Providing and maintaining the Website: including monitoring usage, performance, security and functionality.
- Improving our services: to analyse Website usage, identify trends, improve content and enhance user experience.
- Communicating with you: by email, telephone or other appropriate means regarding your enquiry, job application or other request.
- Complying with legal and regulatory requirements: where processing is required under applicable laws or regulations.
- Legitimate business purposes: including internal administration, service improvement, security, fraud prevention and business operations, where permitted by applicable law.
- With your consent: for any other purpose that requires your consent.
Sharing Your Personal Data
We may share Personal Data only when necessary and in the following circumstances:
- With Service Providers: where third-party providers support Website hosting, maintenance, analytics, security, communications or related functions.
- With Affiliates: where necessary for legitimate business, administrative or operational purposes.
- To comply with legal and regulatory requirements: where disclosure is required by applicable law or regulation, a court order or a valid request from a competent authority.
- In business transactions: in connection with a merger, acquisition, restructuring, financing, sale of assets or similar transaction involving the Company, where applicable.
- With your consent: where you expressly agree to the disclosure of your Personal Data for a specific purpose.
Retention of Your Personal Data
The Company will retain Personal Data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including responding to enquiries, processing job applications, providing services, and meeting legal, regulatory, accounting or reporting requirements.
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of Personal Data, the purpose for which it was collected and any applicable legal or regulatory obligations.
Usage Data may be retained for a shorter period unless it is required for security, Website improvement, legal compliance or other legitimate business purposes.
Transfer of Your Personal Data
The Company or authorised Service Providers may process or store Personal Data in locations where they operate.
Where Personal Data is transferred outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, such transfers will be handled in accordance with applicable Saudi data protection laws and regulations, including the PDPL, and appropriate safeguards will be applied where required.
The Company will take reasonable measures to help ensure that Personal Data is handled securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Your Rights and Deletion Requests
Subject to applicable laws and regulations, you may have the right to request access to, correction of, updating of, or deletion of Personal Data you have provided to us.
You may contact us at any time to submit a request relating to your Personal Data. We will review and respond to requests in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
We may need to retain certain Personal Data where required by law or regulation, to comply with a legal obligation, or where other lawful grounds for retention apply.
Disclosure of Your Personal Data
Business Transactions
If the Company is involved in a merger, acquisition, restructuring, financing, sale of assets or similar transaction, Personal Data may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to applicable legal requirements.
Legal and Regulatory Requirements
In certain circumstances, the Company may be required to disclose Personal Data where required by law or in response to valid requests from public authorities, such as a court or government authority.
Protection of Rights and Safety
The Company may disclose Personal Data where it reasonably believes disclosure is necessary to:
- Comply with a legal obligation
- Protect and defend the rights or property of the Company
- Prevent or investigate potential wrongdoing relating to the Website
- Protect the personal safety of users of the Website or the public
- Protect against legal liability
Security of Your Personal Data
The security of Personal Data is important to us. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
We use reasonable technical and organisational measures intended to protect Personal Data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration or disclosure. Nevertheless, absolute security cannot be guaranteed.
Children and Individuals Lacking Full Legal Capacity
Our Website is not specifically directed to children or individuals who lack full legal capacity.
Where consent is required as a lawful basis for processing Personal Data, consent will be obtained from a person with the required legal capacity or, where applicable, from the individual’s legal guardian or authorised representative in accordance with applicable Saudi data protection laws and regulations.
If we become aware that Personal Data has been collected in circumstances requiring guardian or authorised representative consent without the appropriate authorisation, we will take reasonable steps to address the matter in accordance with applicable requirements.
Links to Other Websites
Our Website may contain links to websites that are not operated by us. If you click a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party’s website.
We strongly recommend reviewing the privacy policy of every website you visit.
We do not control and are not responsible for the content, privacy policies or practices of third-party websites or services.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
When we make changes, we will publish the updated Privacy Policy on this page and update the “Last Updated” date above.
Where appropriate, and where required by applicable law, we may also provide notice of material changes by email or through a prominent notice on the Website.
Unless otherwise stated, changes become effective when the updated Privacy Policy is published on this page.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for changes.
Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL)
Saudi Diesel Equipment Company (SDEC) processes Personal Data in accordance with applicable data protection laws and regulations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL).
Subject to the applicable provisions of the PDPL and its Implementing Regulations, individuals may have the right to:
- Be informed of the legal basis and purpose for collecting their Personal Data
- Access Personal Data held about them
- Request a copy of their Personal Data in a readable and clear format
- Request correction, completion or updating of their Personal Data
- Request destruction of their Personal Data, where applicable
- Withdraw consent to the processing of Personal Data where consent is the applicable lawful basis for processing
These rights are subject to the conditions, limitations and exceptions provided under applicable laws and regulations.
For additional information regarding the Saudi Personal Data Protection Law, you may refer to the Saudi Data & AI Authority (SDAIA) data governance portal:
https://dgp.sdaia.gov.sa/wps/portal/pdp/knowledgecenter/details/PDPLCP
Where Personal Data is transferred outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, such transfers will be carried out in accordance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements, with appropriate safeguards applied where required.
For questions or requests regarding your Personal Data, please contact us using the details below.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, requests or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our processing of Personal Data, you may contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: +966 13 820 8999