Privacy Policy of The Talent Lounge

This Privacy Policy outlines the management of personal information by The Talent Lounge (referred to as “we”, “us”, or “our”) in relation to the services we provide through our website and mobile application (collectively referred to as the “Service”). This policy describes our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your data when you use our Service and informs you of your privacy rights and protections under the law, including compliance with Qatari laws and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Understanding and Consent

By using our Service, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this policy.

2. Definitions

• Personal Data: Any information related to an identified or identifiable individual. For GDPR purposes, it refers to any information like names, identification numbers, location data, online identifiers.
• Processing: Any operation performed on Personal Data, whether automated or not.
• Data Controller: The entity (us) that determines the purposes and means of processing Personal Data.
• Data Processor: Any natural or legal person who processes data on behalf of the Data Controller.
• Data Subject: The individual whose data is processed.

3. Information We Collect

• Personal Data: Includes name, email address, telephone number, and other data collected that can personally identify you.
• Usage Data: Automatically collected data generated by the use of the Service or from the Service infrastructure itself (e.g., duration of page visit).

4. Use of Your Personal Data

We use your personal information to:

• Provide and maintain our Service;
• Manage your user account;
• Execute contracts with you;
• Communicate with you, including providing updates, offers, and promotional information;
• Enhance and personalize your user experience;
• Fulfill legal obligations.

5. Compliance with Qatari Law

• Data Protection Authority Notification: We comply with the requirement to notify the Qatar Data Protection Authority of our data processing activities as applicable.
• Local Data Storage: Personal data of Qatari citizens is stored within Qatar as required by local data protection laws.
• Cross-Border Data Transfers: We ensure that any transfer of personal data outside of Qatar complies with Qatari data protection regulations by implementing appropriate safeguards.

6. Disclosure of Your Personal Data

Your personal data may be shared:

• With our service providers and business partners;
• For business transfers like mergers or acquisitions;
• With legal authorities when required by law.

7. Data Security

The security of your data is crucial to us, but no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Data but cannot guarantee its absolute security.

8. Legal Compliance

We will comply with government requests for data disclosure as required by law, but always within the framework of protecting your privacy rights.

9. Rights of Data Subjects (Applicable in the EU and Qatar)

Under GDPR and Qatari law, you have the right to access, correct, erase, and restrict the processing of your Personal Data. You can also object to processing and request data portability. To exercise these rights, please contact us directly.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any significant changes and update the “last updated” date at the top of this policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us via:

• Email: marhaba@thetalentlounge.com
• Phone: +974 5115 1028