Privacy Policy
Last updated: November 1, 2026
Al Balad FC (“the club”, “we”) respects your privacy. This policy explains what personal data we collect through albaladfc.com, our academy registration and our official social media accounts, why we collect it, and your rights under the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL).
1. Who we are
FRIK ALBLAD Sport Company (One Partner), a limited liability company, Commercial Registration 4030543918 (Unified Number 7038242371), Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Contact: info@albaladfc.com
2. What we collect
We do not ask for more data than each purpose needs.
3. Our social media management tools
The club uses an internal tool to manage its own accounts on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and X. It connects only through each platform’s official interface (API), with the club’s permission.
- It reads the club’s own posts, their statistics (such as views, likes and shares) and comments or messages sent to the club.
- From commenters it keeps only the public username, the comment and a link to it. It does not build profiles of individuals.
- Every reply or post is approved by a club staff member before it is sent. The tool never starts a conversation with anyone.
- It does not collect data from other people’s accounts beyond public posts and public statistics.
- YouTube data is handled under the YouTube Terms of Service and Google Privacy Policy. You can review or remove the club tool’s access to Google data at Google security settings.
4. Children
Our academy serves players under 18. We collect a child’s data only from a parent or guardian, and only with their consent. Photos and videos of academy players are published only with the consent signed by the parent or guardian when the player joins. Parents may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.
Comments on our social media may come from children. We do not ask commenters for personal data and do not message them.
5. Who we share data with
We do not sell personal data. We share it only:
- with service providers who host our website, email and data for us, under contracts that protect it;
- with the social media platforms themselves, when we reply on them;
- when the law requires it.
Some providers may store data outside Saudi Arabia. When they do, we follow the PDPL’s rules on transfers.
6. How long we keep data
7. Your rights
Under the PDPL you can ask us to tell you what data we hold about you, give you a copy, correct it, delete it when it is no longer needed, or withdraw consent. Email info@albaladfc.com. We reply within 30 days. You may also complain to the Saudi Data & AI Authority (SDAIA).
8. Security
We protect data with access controls and encryption provided by our service providers. Only staff who need data for their work can see it.
9. Cookies
The website uses cookies needed for it to work and basic analytics. You can block cookies in your browser settings.
10. Changes
We will post any changes on this page with a new “last updated” date.
Terms of Service
Last updated: November 1, 2026
These terms apply to albaladfc.com, the club’s academy registration and the club’s tools that connect to its social media accounts (together, “our services”). By using our services you agree to them.
1. Who we are
FRIK ALBLAD Sport Company (One Partner), a limited liability company, Commercial Registration 4030543918 (Unified Number 7038242371), Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Contact: info@albaladfc.com
2. Using our services
- Use our services lawfully and respectfully.
- Do not try to access parts of our services you are not authorised to use, or disrupt them.
- Information you give us, such as in the academy registration, must be accurate.
3. Academy registration
Only a parent or legal guardian may register a player under 18. Registering does not guarantee a place. Session times, fees and conditions are confirmed separately by the academy.
4. Club content
The club’s name, crest, logos, photos, videos and text belong to Al Balad FC or are used with permission. You may share our public posts using each platform’s own share features. Do not copy, edit or use them commercially without our written permission.
5. Social media platforms
The club publishes on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and X. Your use of those platforms is governed by their own terms and privacy policies, including the YouTube Terms of Service. Comments you post on our accounts are public. We may hide or remove comments that are abusive, offensive, misleading, promote gambling or share someone’s personal details.
6. Our internal tools
The club uses internal tools, only by authorised staff, to manage its own social media accounts through each platform’s official interface. These tools are not offered to the public. How they handle data is explained in our Privacy Policy.
7. No warranty
We work to keep our services accurate and available, but provide them “as is”. Fixtures, results and schedules may change.
8. Limitation of liability
To the extent permitted by law, the club is not liable for indirect losses arising from using our services or from third-party platforms and websites linked from them.
9. Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Disputes fall under the competent courts of Jeddah.
10. Changes
We may update these terms and will post the new version on this page with a new “last updated” date.
