Privacy Policy

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MADE IN DOHA

Cultural Heritage Organization

Effective Date: October 27, 2026

Made in Doha Cultural Heritage Organization.

Made in Doha is an independent initiative dedicated to recognizing, preserving, and promoting Doha’s cultural heritage, local craftsmanship, creative industries, and locally produced goods.

We respect the privacy of our visitors, artisans, designers, producers, businesses, and participating members.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, protect, and disclose personal information through our website, applications for the Made in Doha Label, organizational activities, and future online marketplace.

We are committed to handling personal information responsibly and in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including Qatar’s Personal Data Privacy Protection Law (Law No. 13 of 2016), where applicable.

Depending on how you interact with Made in Doha, we may collect:

• Personal Information: Full name, email address, telephone number, and contact details.
• Business Information: Business name, location, commercial registration details, industry, products, and services.
• Label Applications: Information and supporting documentation submitted to request recognition under the Made in Doha Label.
• Website Information: IP address, browser type, device information, website activity, and cookies.
• Marketplace Information: Product listings, orders, delivery information, transaction records, and customer inquiries when marketplace services become available.
• Communications: Messages, inquiries, applications, and correspondence sent to our organization.

We collect only information reasonably necessary for our legitimate organizational activities and services.

Made in Doha may use collected information to:

• Review and process applications for the Made in Doha Label.
• Verify the eligibility and authenticity of participating businesses and producers.
• Maintain organizational membership and participation records.
• Promote approved artisans, creators, and locally produced goods.
• Operate and improve our website and digital services.
• Develop and manage the upcoming Made in Doha online marketplace.
• Respond to inquiries and provide organizational updates.
• Prevent fraud, misuse, and unauthorized use of the Made in Doha identity.
• Comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Where consent is legally required, we will obtain it before processing personal information for the relevant purpose.

Businesses and individuals applying for the Made in Doha Label may be asked to provide documentation demonstrating their connection to Doha and the local origin of their products or activities.

Submitted information will be used to assess eligibility, administer recognition, and maintain the integrity of the label.

Approved participants may have certain business information displayed publicly, including:

• Business or creator name.
• Industry or craftsmanship category.
• General business location.
• Approved products and services.
• Made in Doha Label participation status.

Personal contact details and confidential business documents will not be published without an appropriate legal basis or authorization.

The Made in Doha Label is an organizational recognition program and does not constitute government certification unless expressly authorized by the relevant authorities.

Made in Doha intends to develop an online marketplace connecting local creators and producers with customers in Qatar and internationally.

When operational, the marketplace may collect information necessary to process purchases, manage accounts, coordinate deliveries, and provide customer support.

Payment information may be processed by authorized third-party payment providers. Made in Doha will explain the applicable payment and data-handling arrangements when these services become available.

Additional marketplace-specific privacy notices may be provided as necessary.

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, remember preferences, understand visitor activity, and maintain security.

Where required by applicable law, visitors will be offered appropriate choices regarding non-essential cookies.

Users may also manage cookies through their browser settings.

Made in Doha does not sell personal information to advertisers or data brokers.

We may share relevant information with:

• Authorized service providers supporting website operations and organizational administration.
• Payment, delivery, and marketplace partners when required to provide requested services.
• Professional advisers where reasonably necessary.
• Government or regulatory authorities when legally required.
• Other parties with the individual’s consent or another lawful basis.

Service providers will be expected to handle personal information securely and only for authorized purposes.

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, loss, or misuse.

Access to personal information is restricted according to operational requirements.

However, no online transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed completely secure.

Personal information will be retained only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or to satisfy applicable legal, accounting, and regulatory obligations.

When information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted, anonymized, or otherwise handled in accordance with applicable law.

Subject to applicable law, individuals may have the right to:

• Request information about the processing of their personal data.
• Request access to personal information held about them.
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Request deletion of personal information where legally permitted.
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
• Object to certain processing activities where applicable.
• Raise concerns about how their personal information is handled.

Requests may be submitted through the organization’s official contact channels.

We will review and respond to requests in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

As Made in Doha may engage with international creators, customers, technology providers, and commercial partners, certain personal information may be processed outside Qatar.

Any international transfer will be conducted in accordance with applicable data protection requirements and with appropriate safeguards where necessary.

Our website or future marketplace may contain links to third-party websites, payment platforms, social media services, and external business pages.

Made in Doha is not responsible for the privacy practices of independently operated third-party services.

Visitors are encouraged to review their respective privacy policies.

Made in Doha does not knowingly collect personal information from children in circumstances prohibited by applicable law.

Where participation by minors is permitted, appropriate parental or guardian authorization will be obtained when required.

Made in Doha, we may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in organizational activities, legal requirements, technology, or marketplace services.

The updated version will be published on our website with a revised effective date.

Continued use of our services following an update will be subject to the revised policy, to the extent permitted by applicable law.

For questions, privacy concerns, or requests relating to personal information, please contact:

MADE IN DOHA
Cultural Heritage Organization
Doha, State of Qatar

Email [email@madeindoha.com]

Privacy inquiries: Through the official contact form or published organizational email address.

MADE IN DOHA [www.madeindoha.com]

Preserving Heritage. Recognizing Craftsmanship. Connecting Local Creators.