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Privacy Policy

Bahrain PDPL compliant · Last updated July 2026

Last Updated: July 2026

818media (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the website and digital platforms associated with our media brand. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, processing, and disclosure of Personal Data in compliance with the Kingdom of Bahrain’s Law No. (30) of 2018 — Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL).

1. Definitions

Personal Data: Any information concerning an identified or identifiable individual.
Processing: Any operation performed upon Personal Data, including collecting, recording, organizing, storing, using, or deleting.
Data Controller: 818media, as the entity that determines the purposes and means of processing your Personal Data.

2. Legal Basis for Processing

In accordance with Article 4 of the Bahrain PDPL, we will only process your Personal Data under the following lawful bases:

  1. Consent: Where you have given clear, explicit consent.
  2. Contractual Necessity: Where processing is necessary to perform a contract.
  3. Legal Obligation: Where processing is required to comply with Bahrain laws.
  4. Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests.

3. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide Voluntarily: Contact information (name, email, phone, social media handles) and business details (job title, company name).

B. Log Data & Cookies (Automatically Collected): IP address, browser type and version, pages visited, time and date of visit. We use cookies to improve user experience and monitor site performance. You may accept or refuse cookies via your browser settings.

4. How We Use Your Personal Data

  • To deliver, maintain, and optimize our media services and website performance.
  • To communicate with you, respond to inquiries, and manage corporate partnerships.
  • To run marketing campaigns, social media promotions, and events.
  • Direct Marketing: Only if you have opted in. You have the right to opt out at any time.

5. Third-Party Service Providers & Data Processors

We may employ third-party companies to facilitate our services. All third-party processors are bound by written, legally binding contracts and are obligated under the PDPL to process your data solely based on our instructions and maintain equivalent security measures.

6. Cross-Border Transfers Outside Bahrain

Under Articles 12 and 13 of the Bahrain PDPL, we will only transfer your data outside Bahrain if: the destination country provides adequate data protection, you have provided explicit consent, or the transfer is strictly necessary for the execution of a contract.

7. Security of Your Data

We implement robust technical and organizational security measures to protect your Personal Data against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or disclosure. No method of internet transmission is 100% secure, but we strive to protect your data to the highest standard.

8. Data Retention

We will retain your Personal Data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, resolve disputes, or comply with applicable legal obligations in Bahrain. Once the retention period expires, your data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

9. Your Rights as a Data Subject

  • Right to Access & Information: Request confirmation on whether we process your data and obtain a copy.
  • Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): Request deletion of your data if no longer necessary.
  • Right to Object: Object to processing based on our legitimate interests or direct marketing.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is consent-based.

10. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children under the age of 18 years without verified parental or legal guardian consent. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date and will take effect immediately.

12. Contact Us

818media Support & Compliance
Phone: 1700 0818
Email: info@818-media.com
Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain