(60 Arabia, Inc) respects your privacy and is committed to handling your personal data responsibly, transparently and securely.
This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used, retained, shared and protected when you visit www.60arabia.com or use any related subdomains, applications, pages, accounts or digital services — referred to collectively as the "Platform".
References to "(60 Arabia, Inc)", "the Company", "we", "us" or "our" mean the company incorporated in the State of Delaware, United States of America. References to "the User", "you" or "your" mean any person who visits the Platform or uses its services.
By using the Platform you acknowledge that you have read this Policy. If you do not agree with it, please do not provide personal data to us or use features that require its collection.
1.Scope of this Policy
This Policy applies to personal data we collect through:
- the www.60arabia.com website;
- free accounts and memberships;
- newsletters and alerts;
- comments and the digital community;
- correspondence, complaints and correction requests;
- events, competitions and surveys;
- job applications and career opportunities;
- licensing, partnership and advertising enquiries;
- content submitted by users;
- mobile applications or digital services we may launch;
- interaction with our official social-media pages, to the extent we receive data from those platforms.
This Policy does not apply to third-party sites or services not operated by the Company, even where they are linked from the Platform.
2.What personal data means
"Personal data" means any information that identifies, describes, relates to, or could reasonably be linked with a natural person, whether directly or indirectly.
Personal data does not generally include:
- aggregated information that identifies no individual;
- data anonymised such that it cannot reasonably be re-linked to a person;
- information not treated as personal data under applicable law.
3.Data we may collect
a. Account and identity data
- name;
- username;
- email address;
- password in hashed form, or login credentials;
- profile photo, if the user chooses to add one;
- country or region;
- language and preferences;
- date of birth or age bracket, where necessary to verify eligibility;
- account type and associated permissions.
b. Contact data
- email address;
- the content of messages and enquiries;
- complaints and correction requests;
- licensing, advertising and partnership enquiries;
- the record of correspondence and replies;
- information provided when contacting the editorial or support team.
c. Newsletter and free-subscription data
- the email address used for the newsletter or alerts;
- the topics or sectors the user chooses to follow;
- subscription or unsubscription status;
- engagement with messages, where the law and the user’s settings permit.
d. User contributions
- comments, articles, images, video and recordings;
- information and metadata contained in files;
- the contributor’s name and professional title;
- source information, usage rights and permissions;
- information the user chooses to publish publicly.
Sensitive or confidential information should not be sent through comments or public forms.
e. Jobs and career data
- name and contact details;
- curriculum vitae;
- experience and qualifications;
- portfolio and professional links;
- application answers;
- information provided by referees or authorised parties;
- application status and related correspondence.
Please do not include sensitive information that has not been requested in a job application.
f. Technical and usage data — we may collect automatically:
- IP address;
- device type and operating system;
- browser type and version;
- language and time zone;
- technical and session identifiers;
- pages visited;
- time and duration of the visit;
- links and features used;
- the source that referred the user to the Platform;
- errors, crashes and performance data;
- approximate geographic location inferred from the IP address;
- preferences relating to cookie consent.
We do not use this data on its own to build a sensitive profile of a user.
g. Cookies — the Platform may use:
- cookies strictly necessary to operate the site;
- functional cookies that remember language and preferences;
- analytics cookies that measure usage and performance;
- cookies for security and fraud prevention;
- advertising or campaign-measurement cookies, where used and after obtaining the required consent.
Non-essential tracking cookies will not be activated before consent is obtained where the law requires it.
h. Data from other sources — we may receive data from:
- social-media platforms;
- content or event partners;
- analytics and security providers;
- parties who grant us permission to publish content or information;
- official, public, professional and news sources.
4.Sensitive data
Under applicable law, sensitive data may include:
- government identification numbers;
- financial account information;
- precise geolocation;
- racial or ethnic origin;
- religious beliefs;
- health, genetic or biometric data;
- sexual orientation;
- nationality or immigration status, in some jurisdictions;
- the content of private communications where specially protected.
We do not ordinarily ask Platform users to provide sensitive data.
We will process sensitive data only where:
- it is necessary for a specific, legitimate purpose;
- the law permits the processing;
- we obtain express consent where required;
- we apply safeguards proportionate to its sensitivity.
If a user sends sensitive data we did not request, we may delete it or restrict its use unless retention is necessary and legally permitted.
5.Data we do not ordinarily request
We do not ordinarily request:
- social security numbers;
- bank account information;
- payment card details, since current accounts are free of charge;
- medical records;
- biometric data;
- passwords for other accounts;
- sensitive information not required to provide the service.
Please do not send this information through public forms or comments.
6.Sources of data
We collect data:
- directly from you;
- automatically when you use the Platform;
- from service providers acting on our behalf;
- from our partners, where they have a legal basis for sharing;
- from public, professional and news sources;
- from social-media platforms, subject to your settings and those platforms’ policies.
7.How we use data
We may use data in order to:
- create and administer free accounts;
- verify identity and eligibility where needed;
- operate the Platform and provide its features;
- send requested newsletters and alerts;
- personalise language, topics and preferences;
- respond to enquiries, complaints and correction requests;
- review, publish and manage user contributions;
- moderate comments and the digital community;
- process job applications and career opportunities;
- run events, competitions and surveys;
- process licensing, advertising and partnership enquiries;
- protect accounts and systems;
- prevent fraud and abuse;
- analyse Platform usage and improve performance;
- measure content and campaign performance;
- detect and fix technical errors;
- comply with the law and legal process;
- create legal records and defend rights;
- send operational messages about the account, security or policies;
- send marketing communications after obtaining the required consent.
We will not use data for purposes materially different from those stated without giving appropriate notice and obtaining consent where the law requires it.
8.Legal bases for processing
Depending on applicable law, we may rely on:
- performance of an agreement — to provide a service you requested or administer your account;
- consent — for marketing newsletters, tracking cookies and certain optional features;
- legitimate interests — to operate, improve, protect and communicate on behalf of a media platform;
- legal obligation — to comply with laws, orders and legal process;
- protection of rights and safety — to prevent harm, fraud or security threats;
- journalistic and editorial purposes — where the law permits processing for journalism, media or matters of public interest.
Where we rely on legitimate interests, we balance the Company’s needs against the user’s reasonable rights and freedoms.
9.Journalistic and editorial use
As a media platform, we may collect, use and publish information relating to individuals, companies or entities as part of journalistic and analytical coverage.
Such information may be drawn from:
- public statements and announcements;
- interviews;
- official sources;
- public records;
- journalistic investigations;
- professional and news sources;
- material provided by its owners or their representatives.
Processing for journalistic purposes is subject to the laws, exemptions and rights relating to freedom of expression and media work.
A request to delete published information does not oblige the Company to delete it automatically. We will balance privacy, accuracy, the public interest, freedom of expression and legal obligations.
Correction requests and editorial objections may be sent to info@60arabia.com.
10.Artificial intelligence and automated systems
The Company may use artificial-intelligence tools to assist with:
- classifying news and content;
- translation and summarisation;
- research and analysis;
- detecting spam and abusive content;
- suggesting related material;
- improving search and the user experience;
- editing and producing content under the Company’s controls;
- analysing content and Platform performance.
Technology providers acting on our behalf may process data necessary to carry out a specific task. We review those providers’ retention, training, security and confidentiality settings in a manner proportionate to the nature of the service and the risks involved.
Without a legal basis and appropriate notice, we do not use:
- sensitive data to train general models;
- private messages to train publicly available models;
- personal data to make automated decisions producing legal or similarly significant effects on the user.
Where such settings are available and appropriate, we seek to use configurations that prevent a provider from using inputs to train its general models.
Human review may be made available where an automated decision is materially significant or where the law requires it.
11.Sale of data and targeted advertising
We do not sell your personal data, and we do not share it for money or other valuable consideration in a way that constitutes a "sale" under applicable privacy laws.
If this practice changes in future, before the new practice begins we will:
- update this Policy;
- give clear notice;
- provide a means to opt out;
- obtain consent where required;
- respect the additional rights afforded to minors.
If we use data for targeted advertising in a way subject to an opt-out right, we will provide a clear link or tool to exercise that right.
We will not knowingly sell the data of a user under 18, or use it for targeted advertising, without the consent required by law.
14.Opt-out preference signals
Where the law requires it and our systems support it, we honour legally recognised opt-out preference signals such as Global Privacy Control (GPC).
If a browser sends a valid signal, we will treat it as a request to opt out of the sale of data or its sharing for targeted advertising, to the extent that practice and that user are concerned.
We may need additional information to apply the choice to another account or device.
16.Public data
If a user posts a comment, a public profile or contributed material, the information may become available to the public and to search engines.
You should not post:
- your home address;
- your personal phone number;
- financial information;
- passwords;
- government identification data;
- health or other sensitive information;
- other people’s data without permission.
We cannot control other parties copying or re-sharing public information once it has been posted.
17.External links and services
The Platform may contain links to, or content embedded from, other services.
Those parties may collect data under their own policies. The Company does not control their privacy or security practices.
We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of each external service before using it.
18.International transfers
The Company is based in the United States, and data may be processed in the United States or in countries where service providers operate.
Data protection laws in those countries may differ from those of your country of residence.
Where the law requires it, we will put appropriate safeguards in place, which may include:
- standard contractual clauses;
- data processing agreements;
- transfer risk assessments;
- encryption and access controls;
- additional contractual and technical measures.
General information about the transfer mechanisms applied may be requested at info@60arabia.com, subject to confidentiality and security.
19.Data retention
We retain data only for as long as necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was collected, or to comply with the law and protect rights.
We determine retention periods based on:
- the nature and sensitivity of the data;
- the purpose of collection;
- whether the account or service continues;
- the user’s reasonable expectations;
- the risks of retention;
- statutory limitation periods;
- security and fraud-prevention requirements;
- journalistic and archival obligations;
- disputes, investigations and legal proceedings.
The general principles are:
| Data category | Retention criterion |
|---|---|
| Account data | For as long as the account is active, then as long as needed to complete closure, comply with the law and protect rights |
| Newsletters | Until unsubscription, with a limited suppression record afterwards |
| Enquiries and complaints | Until the matter is closed and the operational or legal need ends |
| Job applications | Throughout the selection process, then for a period appropriate to defending rights or considering other opportunities with the user’s consent |
| Published content | For the duration of publication, and potentially longer for journalistic, archival and legal purposes |
| Security logs | For as long as needed to detect, investigate and prevent recurrence of threats |
| Cookie choices | For as long as needed to remember the choice and evidence compliance |
| Backups | Until deleted or overwritten in accordance with the backup cycle |
| Legal records | For the period required by law or necessary to protect rights |
Once the need ends, we delete, anonymise or securely isolate the data.
20.Data security
The Company applies reasonable administrative, technical and organisational measures proportionate to the nature of the data and the risks, which may include:
- encryption in transit;
- access and permission controls;
- authentication and account management;
- backup and restoration;
- system and log monitoring;
- software updates;
- vulnerability and incident management;
- review of service providers;
- training for those who handle data.
No method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, so absolute protection cannot be guaranteed.
If a security incident affecting data occurs, we will investigate it, take containment and remediation steps, and provide the notifications required by law.
21.Privacy rights
Depending on your place of residence and applicable law, you may have the right to:
- confirm whether we process your data;
- access the data;
- correct inaccurate data;
- delete data;
- obtain a portable copy;
- know the categories of parties to whom data has been disclosed;
- object to certain processing;
- restrict certain processing;
- withdraw consent;
- opt out of sale, targeted advertising or significant profiling;
- not be discriminated against for exercising your rights;
- use an authorised agent;
- appeal a decision on a privacy request.
These rights may be subject to exemptions relating to freedom of expression, journalism, public records, legal obligations, security and the defence of claims.
22.Exercising your rights
A request can be submitted by email to info@60arabia.com, with the suggested subject line: Privacy Request / طلب خصوصية
Please state:
- your name;
- the email associated with the account;
- your country or state;
- the right you wish to exercise;
- the data or service concerned.
We may request reasonable information to verify your identity. We will not require you to create a new account merely in order to submit a request.
We will respond within the period set by applicable law, and will inform you of any permitted extension and its reason.
An authorised agent may submit a request where the law permits; we may require proof of authorisation and verification of the user’s identity.
23.Appealing a decision
If we refuse a request in whole or in part, we will explain the reason where the law requires it.
You may appeal via info@60arabia.com with the subject line: Privacy Appeal / اعتراض على قرار خصوصية
We will review the appeal as independently as possible and respond within the statutory period.
If you remain dissatisfied, you may have the right to complain to a data protection authority, an attorney general, or the competent regulator.
24.Rights of United States residents
The laws of some states may grant additional rights, including:
- access, correction and deletion;
- data portability;
- knowing the categories of third parties;
- opting out of sale, targeted advertising or certain profiling;
- using an authorised agent;
- appealing a refused request;
- non-discrimination.
The Company does not sell personal data as "sale" is defined under applicable privacy laws.
If practices change, we will update this Policy and provide opt-out mechanisms before the new practice begins.
25.Rights of residents of the EEA, the United Kingdom and Switzerland
Where European data protection laws apply, the rights may include:
- access;
- rectification;
- erasure;
- restriction;
- portability;
- objection to processing based on legitimate interests;
- objection to direct marketing;
- withdrawal of consent;
- objection to significant automated decisions;
- lodging a complaint with a data protection authority.
Exemptions relating to freedom of expression, journalism, the public interest and legal obligations may apply.
26.Children and minors
The Platform is intended for a general audience and is not designed for children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect data from a child under 13 without the legally required consent.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe a child has provided data to us, please contact info@60arabia.com.
We do not knowingly sell minors’ data, and we do not use the data of anyone we know to be between 13 and 17 for targeted advertising without the consent required by law.
27.Non-discrimination
We will not unlawfully deny a user a free, publicly available service merely because they exercised a privacy right.
Some features may be affected if a user requests deletion of data necessary to operate them. We will explain the effect of a request where appropriate.
28.Changes to this Policy
We may update this Policy to address legal, technical, security or operational changes, or changes in our services.
We will publish the updated version and change the "last updated" date.
Where a change is material, we may provide:
- a prominent notice on the Platform;
- a message to the email associated with the account;
- a request for fresh consent where the law requires it.
We will not apply materially new uses of data retroactively without an appropriate legal basis.
29.Language
This Policy is available in Arabic and English.
The two versions are intended to express equivalent provisions. If a material conflict arises between them, the English version governs to the extent permitted by law.
30.Contact us
For enquiries, complaints or to exercise privacy rights, you can reach us at:
- (60 Arabia, Inc)
- State of Delaware, United States of America
- Email: info@60arabia.com
- Website: https://www.60arabia.com
© 2026 (60 Arabia, Inc). All rights reserved.