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Introduction
Thank you for visiting this website, which is brought to you by Almarai Company. This Privacy Policy ("Policy") tells you how we collect, use and disclose personally identifiable information that you provide via this website. Please be sure to read this entire Policy before using or submitting information to this Website. Almarai Company respects the privacy of each individual who subscribes to this Website. Your attention is also drawn to the website terms and conditions. This Policy is incorporated into and forms part of the terms and conditions which apply to your use of the website.


Your consent
By visiting to and using this website, you agree and consent to the collection, use and disclosure of your personal information as outlined in this Policy. Personal information is information which identifies you such as (but not limited to) name, email address, contact details etc. Active information collection. Almarai Company collects information, including personal information, that you voluntarily provide to us when you access to the website. The kinds of personal information which we may ask you to provide may include your name, the organisation you represent (if any), your contact details, telephone number, email address and professional organisation membership identification. This is not an exhaustive list and we may ask for additional information as relevant from time to time.


Use of Information
Almarai Company may use your personal information (i) to respond to your questions or requests for additional information; (ii) to provide you with information that you have specifically requested or that Almarai Company has asked if you would like to receive; (iii) to provide your contact details to our sales force or third parties to arrange a visit from a medical representative following a request from you and (iv) for internal analysis so that we can better understand how we can improve our products and services. In addition we may use your information to inform you from time to time of other products and/or services we offer which we consider may be of interest to you. If you do not want to receive information in this way then you should tick the relevant box in the website when we ask for your consent to do this. You may otherwise email us at any time at contact@almarai.com to indicate that you do not want to receive information in this way from us.


Sharing your information
Almarai Company may disclose aggregated information that does not include personally identifiable information to third parties (such as its website operator(s), advertising agencies etc.) who assist Almarai Company in improving the presentation of its offerings to the general public. Almarai Company will not disclose your personal information to any third party unless (i) we have informed you about the disclosure when you submitted your information to us and you consented to the disclosure or (ii) the disclosure is required by law or by court order.


IP Protocol (IP) Addresses
When you access the Internet using your computer, your Internet service provider assigns you an IP Address. Generally, every time you connect to the Internet, your IP Address changes. In some circumstances (i.e. with some broadband connections) your IP Address may not change in which case it can be associated with your particular computer and may therefore amount to personal information. Examples of the type of information that can be collected using your IP Address include your type of Internet Browser and the type of computer operating system you are using. Almarai Company or its authorized agents, use your IP Address to collect and report aggregate information on how the website is being used and ways in which the website can be improved.


Web Log Information
Web log information is non-personal information that is collected by the computer that hosts the website (the "Website Server") when you visit the website, including, but not limited to, the date and time you visited the website, the type of Internet Browser you are using and the type of computer operating system you are using. Web log information may be collected and used by Almarai Company or its authorized agents in aggregate to assess how the website is being used and how to improve the website.


Passive information collection
As you navigate through the website, certain information may be passively collected (that is, gathered without your actively providing the information) using various technologies and means, such as Internet Protocol addresses, cookies and navigational data collection. A 'cookie' is a bit of information that a web site sends to your web browser that helps the site remember information about you and your preferences. This website uses 'session' cookies. Session cookies are temporary bits of information that are erased once you exit your web browser window or otherwise turn your computer off. Session cookies are used to improve navigation on web sites and to collect aggregate statistical information. This Website collects aggregate statistical information for internal purposes only. This information will only be used internally by Almarai Company for statistical market data collection. No statistical information will be provided to third parties or outside sources. If you do not want your usage to be tracked in this way please email us at contact@almarai.com. This website also uses 'persistent' cookies. 'Persistent' cookies are more permanent bits of information that are placed on the hard drive of your computer and stay there unless you delete the cookie. Persistent cookies store information on your computer for a number of purposes such as retrieving certain information you have previously provided (e.g. login passwords), helping to determine which areas of the website you find most valuable and customising the website based on your preferences.


Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personally identifiable information as you visit and use the website and to protect such information from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration or destruction. Almarai Company is careful to ensure that the information you voluntarily provide when visiting to and using the website is as secure as possible. Unfortunately no data transmission can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. As a result we cannot warrant the security of any information you transmit to us and you do so at your own risk.


Storage
Your personal information is stored on secure servers maintained by Almarai Company. Information collected from the use of the website, including personal information, may be stored on secure servers located outside KSA in countries whose privacy laws are not as rigorous as those of the KSA. However we always take steps to ensure the security of your data. By using the Website, you consent to the transfer of your personal information to countries outside KSA.


Removal of Data
We provide the following options for users to have their personal information removed from our servers, so as to not receive future communications: you can send an e-mail to contact @almarai.com. Your personal data will be removed from our servers within three working days of your request. Communications By E-mail.
Any communication, comments, ideas, concepts, know-how, techniques, material or other information (collectively, the "Communication") that you voluntarily post or transmit to Almarai Company by e-mail is, and will be treated as, non-confidential and non-proprietary. By transmitting any Communication to Almarai Company by e-mail, you grant to Almarai Company and all of its affiliates, an unrestricted, irrevocable license to use, reproduce, display, modify, transmit, distribute, publish, broadcast or post your Communication for any purpose.


Policy Change
Almarai Company reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to modify this Policy at any time. Changes to this Policy will be posted on the website. Your continued subscription to or use of the website constitutes your acceptance of the Policy as revised. It is your responsibility to review the Policy frequently. Contacting Almarai Company If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact Almarai Company. © Almarai Company 2006


Terms and Conditions
Conditions of Use By accessing this website or using the information on this website you accept these terms and conditions and waive any and all claims against Almarai Company, its subsidiaries, affiliates, and employees, arising out of your use of this website or any material, information, opinions or recommendations contained therein.


Your attention is also drawn to the Privacy Policy concerning the website, which can be found at on this website and which shall apply to your use of the Website.


Almarai Company may at any time, without notice, make modifications, improvements and/or changes to these terms and conditions, the content of this website and/or the products and services referred to on this website so please ensure that you regularly check this website.


Information Although Almarai Company has made reasonable efforts to include accurate and up to date information at the time of last revision, Almarai Company makes no warranties or representations as to its accuracy or completeness. It is therefore essential that you verify all such information directly with Almarai Company before taking any action in reliance upon it.


Although the information on this website has been compiled in good faith to provide information about its products and services


Disclaimer ALTHOUGH THE INFORMATION ON THIS WEBSITE HAS BEEN COMPILED IN GOOD FAITH TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT ITS PRODUCTS AND SERVICES. IN NO EVENT SHALL ALMARAI COMPANY NOR ITS PARENT, SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES AND EMPLOYEES BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF USE, DATA OR PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS PROJECTS OR OPPORTUNITY OR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSSES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER TORTIOUS ACTION, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF OR RELIANCE ON INFORMATION IN THE WEBSITE OR INABILITY TO USE THE WEBSITE OR ANY OF ITS CONTENTS OR ANY DELAYS IN THE PROVISION OF INFORMATION OR ANY ACTION TAKEN (OR NOT TAKEN) AS A RESULT OF USING THE WEBSITE TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.


You agree not to add, alter, substitute or amend wholly or in part any information taken from this website.


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