Data Processing Notice

Last updated: July 8, 2026

1. Data Controller

CloudMerg is the data controller responsible for processing your personal data in accordance with Qatar's Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) No. 13 of 2016.

Contact:
Email: privacy@unitalent.cloudmerg.com
Address: CloudMerg, Qatar

2. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: You have provided explicit consent for data processing
  • Contract Performance: Processing necessary to provide our services
  • Legal Obligation: Compliance with Qatar laws and regulations
  • Legitimate Interest: Platform security, fraud prevention, service improvement

3. Purposes of Processing

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

  • Account creation and management
  • Matching students with internship opportunities
  • Facilitating communication between students and companies
  • Processing applications and managing placements
  • Ensuring platform security and preventing fraud
  • Complying with legal and regulatory requirements
  • Improving our services and user experience
  • Sending important notifications and updates

4. Data Categories Processed

4.1 Students

  • Identity data (name, student ID, email)
  • Academic data (college, major, GPA, academic year)
  • Personal data (nationality, residency status, phone)
  • Professional data (CV/resume, applications, work placement status)

4.2 Companies

  • Company information (name, website, address)
  • Contact person details (name, email, phone)
  • Focal point information
  • Posting and application data

4.3 Administrators

  • Identity data (name, email)
  • Role and permission data
  • Activity logs

5. Data Recipients

Your personal data may be shared with:

  • Companies: When you apply to an opportunity, your profile and CV are shared with the respective company
  • System Administrators: Authorized personnel who manage and maintain the platform
  • Service Providers: Third-party services (hosting, email) under strict confidentiality agreements
  • Legal Authorities: When required by law or court order

6. International Transfers

Currently, all data is stored and processed within Qatar. If we transfer data internationally in the future, we will ensure adequate protection measures are in place and notify you accordingly.

7. Data Security Measures

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data:

  • Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Secure data centers and backup systems
  • Staff training on data protection

8. Your Rights

Under Qatar PDPL, you have the right to:

  • Access: Obtain a copy of your personal data
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data
  • Restriction: Limit how we process your data
  • Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
  • Objection: Object to certain types of processing
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, visit our Data Request page.

9. Automated Decision-Making

We do not use automated decision-making or profiling that significantly affects you without human intervention.

10. Data Retention

We retain your data only for as long as necessary. For details, see our Data Retention Policy.

11. Changes to This Notice

We may update this notice to reflect changes in our processing activities. We will notify you of significant changes.

12. Contact Us

For questions about data processing, contact our Data Protection Officer:

Email: privacy@unitalent.cloudmerg.com
Address: CloudMerg, Qatar

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