Privacy Policy (Data Protection)
The Saudi Association of Internal Auditors (SAIA) values the privacy of its members, clients, and website visitors. We are committed to upholding each individual's right to privacy, ensuring that all information collected, processed, or used is handled securely and in accordance with SAIA’s Privacy Policy.
By providing us with personal data, you consent to its collection and use as outlined in this policy, including our use of cookies as described below.
Cookies
Cookies consist of information sent from a server (the computer hosting the website) to the user's web browser, which stores this information and sends it back each time the browser requests a page from the server. This allows the web browser to be identified and tracked. Website management may occasionally use cookies to track users during their browsing sessions solely for the purpose of collecting and analyzing usage statistics to develop and improve the website.
Collection of Personal Information
The information we collect will be relevant to the purposes for which it is used, and we will make every effort to ensure that this information is accurate and complete. Members of the Association may view and update their information through the 'Membership Management' section of the website after logging in.
SAIA will use the information you provide to deliver the requested service or product. Our communication with you will be conducted via mail, telephone, or email. We may disclose your information to our authorized service providers. Additionally, we will retain your information for a reasonable period, and it may be used to identify your preferences, provide advice, and inform you of products and services that we believe will be of interest to you.
If you provide us with information regarding another person, we will consider this as confirmation that they have appointed you to act on their behalf and that you are duly authorized to provide consent on their account.
Information Sharing
We will maintain the privacy and confidentiality of all personal data obtained at all times. Such information will not be disclosed unless required by law or when we believe in good faith that such action is necessary or desirable to comply with the law, or to defend or protect the property rights of this website or its beneficiaries.
We may also share your information with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) to create an international account that allows access to members-only resources.
Data Required to Fulfill Services
When we require any personal data, additional documents, or certificates, we will request that you provide them voluntarily. If these are provided by the competent authority that nominated you for registration in SAIA's programs, courses, or memberships, such provision shall be deemed consent on your behalf. This information helps us deliver our services, contact you, and fulfill your requests whenever possible.
Disclaimer
The electronic services provided by this website, along with information and links to other sites, are provided solely for your convenience and to facilitate procedures.
This website has been prepared in accordance with the applicable regulations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and is provided without warranties of any kind. By virtue of this acknowledgment, SAIA provides no warranties regarding the following:
- Accuracy and correctness of information.
- Effectiveness or non-infringement.
- Continuity or validity.
- Suitability of website content.
- The website or server being free of viruses or harmful components.
SAIA is not legally liable for any loss or damage of any kind (direct or indirect) resulting from the use of this website.
This website may contain links to other sites not affiliated with the Association. SAIA shall not be held liable for the contents of these sites, and any risks resulting from browsing these websites through the provided links are the sole responsibility of the user.
Any unauthorized use of this website may result in a claim for damages or constitute a criminal offense.
Limitation of Liability
The electronic services provided by this website, and the information and recommendations provided through them, are for general information purposes only and to facilitate procedures; they do not constitute professional advice. You hereby acknowledge that Internet communications may be subject to interference or interception by third parties. Furthermore, the website does not replace information available through official authorities, and administrative requests and procedures can be conducted directly with the competent bodies. Accordingly, your use of this website remains at your own risk. We shall not, under any circumstances, be liable for any loss or damage of any kind that you may incur due to your use or visit to the website, or your reliance on any statement, opinion, or advertisement on the site. We are also not liable for any delay in operation, communication failure, Internet access issues, equipment or software malfunctions, or the conduct or ideas of any person accessing this website.
You hereby acknowledge and agree that your exclusive and sole remedy for any damage or loss that may occur as a result of your access to or use of this website is to cease using or accessing it.
Termination of Use
We may, at our absolute discretion, terminate, restrict, or suspend your right to access and use the website without notice and for any reason whatsoever, including breach of the Terms and Conditions of use or any other conduct that we may consider, at our sole discretion, illegal or harmful to others. In the event of termination, you will no longer be authorized to access this website.
Virus Protection
We make every effort to examine and test the contents of this website at all development stages. We advise you to always run an anti-virus program on all materials downloaded from the internet. The website and SAIA are not held liable for any loss, interruption, or damage to your data or computer system that may occur while accessing this website or when using material derived from it.
Indemnification
You hereby agree to waive any action against the Saudi Association of Internal Auditors (SAIA) or any of its departments and to indemnify and hold them harmless, as well as any entities, employees, or agents responsible for managing, maintaining, updating, or providing the Website, from all obligations and liabilities that may arise in connection with any claim resulting from your breach of the Terms and Conditions of use or any applicable laws, whether in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia or your place of residence