Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 27, 2026

This Privacy Policy outlines the institutional protocols, legal frameworks, and processing data practices governed by ArchCod (“the Company”, “We”, “Us”, or “Our”) regarding the collection, transmission, storage, and analysis of Personal Data when individuals (“Users”, “You”) interact with our digital journalism platform, global database, and related services (“Service”).

We process all personal information in strict accordance with international data protection frameworks, including the Saudi Arabian Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL), the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and applicable global privacy statutes.

1. Interpretative Framework & Definitions

For the purposes of this Privacy Operational Framework, the following definitions apply uniformly to both singular and plural expressions:

  • Data Controller: The legal entity determining the purposes and means of processing personal data. For this Service, the Data Controller is ArchCod, operating from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  • Personal Data: Any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person, including digital identifiers, network locations, or professional profiles.
  • Usage Data: Diagnostic information collected automatically through the programmatic infrastructure of the platform (e.g., server log activity, duration of page interaction).
  • Cookies: Small localized structural data files deployed to a User’s device to stabilize session preferences, record historical browsing patterns, and streamline analytics integration.

2. Data Categories & Methods of Acquisition

2.1 Active User-Submitted Information

While interacting with our platform—specifically during newsletter subscription, administrative contact, or editorial contributions—We may request specific personally identifiable records. This information include, but is not limited to: your corporate email address, full name, institutional affiliation, and professional focus area.

2.2 Systemic Usage Data & Telemetry

During automated connections to the ArchCod network, our server architectures record technical telemetry logs from your Device. This information includes: Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, browser classification profiles, specific software builds, tracking IDs, geographical data, and detailed chronological records of accessed URLs.

2.3 Analytical Tracking & Cookie Architecture

We deploy advanced tracking technologies, including web beacons, script clusters, and tags, to capture localized diagnostic information. These metrics help improve the performance of our architectural search interface. Users can manage their preferences using the following cookie classifications:

  • Necessary Cookies (Session): Mandated for core system authentication, anti-fraud tracking, and secure session management.
  • Analytical & Preference Cookies (Persistent): Administered internally to document language selections and analyze geographic traffic patterns for our bilingual architectural publications.

3. Statutory Grounds for Processing Personal Data

ArchCod processes data under explicit legal provisions, ensuring your information is handled appropriately based on how you interact with the site:

  • Contractual Execution: To fulfill corporate, editorial, or competition-related agreements.
  • Legitimate Interests: To optimize our publishing layout, evaluate internal analytics, protect site security, and verify technical stability.
  • Legal Compliance: To satisfy corporate disclosure laws, protect intellectual property, or comply with valid judicial orders.

4. Protocol for Data Distribution & Third-Party Transfers

ArchCod does not sell or trade user data. We restrict data transfers to the following operational contexts:

  • To Verified Cloud Infrastructure Providers: Data shared strictly for website hosting, analytics management, or content delivery optimization.
  • For Corporate Structural Evolution: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, data assets may be securely transferred under strict non-disclosure terms.
  • To Comply with Judicial Authorities: Disclosed only under legal mandates when required by the courts or regulatory authorities within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia or relevant international jurisdictions.

5. Cross-Border Data Transmissions

Because ArchCod operates as an international digital journal, your information may be processed on servers outside your home territory. By interacting with our platform, you acknowledge these cross-border data transfers. We apply strict security measures and standard contractual clauses to ensure your privacy rights are maintained across all hosting networks.

6. Data Retention and Erasure

We retain your Personal Data only as long as necessary to fulfill the editorial, analytical, or legal obligations outlined in this policy. Standard usage data is cleared periodically through automated system maintenance, unless extended retention is required for security analysis or compliance with applicable laws.

7. Global Rights of the Data Subject

Depending on your jurisdiction, you hold specific data privacy rights that you can exercise at any time. Under frameworks like the PDPL and GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access & Portability: Request a clear digital record of all personal information we hold about you.
  • Correction & Rectification: Demand immediate updates to incomplete or inaccurate data.
  • Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): Request the complete deletion of your records, subject to any existing legal data-retention mandates.
  • Object or Restrict Processing: Limit how we process your personal data based on your specific situation.

To submit a formal data privacy request, please contact our administrative team directly at info@archcod.com.

8. Security Architectures

We protect user data using industry-standard security protocols, including Secure Socket Layer (SSL/TLS) encryption for all inbound and outbound traffic. While we maintain strong technical controls, please note that no digital storage method or internet transmission can be guaranteed as 100% secure.

9. Protections Regarding Minor Privacy

ArchCod provides professional architectural research and technical content intended for an adult audience. We do not knowingly collect or index data from individuals under 16 years of age. If we discover that a minor’s information has been recorded without verified parental consent, we will take immediate steps to clear that data from our production databases.

10. Policy Framework Revisions

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy to reflect changing global regulatory standards. Any modifications will be posted directly on this page, and the “Last updated” timestamp will be revised accordingly. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

11. Institutional Contact Channels

For questions regarding this policy, global compliance matters, or your data rights, please contact our administrative desk through the following channels: