Privacy Policy

Update: 21 July 2026

1. Introduction

APA Group is committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal data of its users, customers, business partners, and other individuals with whom it interacts. This Privacy Policy explains how APA Group collects, uses, stores, protects, and discloses personal data.

This Privacy Policy applies to APA Group's official website, APA News Agency, APA TV, other digital platforms, mobile applications, as well as our media, content licensing, data, and artificial intelligence (AI) services, together with all other products and services we provide.

By accessing or using our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and accepted the terms of this Privacy Policy.

APA Group processes personal data in accordance with applicable national and international data protection laws and implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard personal data.

2. Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to all services and platforms operated by APA Group, including our websites, mobile applications, media products, digital platforms, content licensing services, databases, data and analytics services, AI solutions, events, and other products and services.

This Privacy Policy covers the processing of personal data relating to:

  • visitors to our websites and mobile applications;

  • subscribers and customers;

  • business partners;

  • advertising and content licensing clients;

  • users of our AI and data services;

  • event participants;

  • job applicants; and

  • other individuals who communicate or interact with APA Group.

This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites, platforms, or services that may be accessed through our services. Such third parties are governed by their own privacy policies, and APA Group is not responsible for their privacy practices.

3. Information We Collect

APA Group may collect different categories of information to provide and improve its services, ensure security, comply with legal obligations, and support its business operations.

3.1. Information You Provide Directly

When you use our services, you may voluntarily provide information including:

  • your name and contact details;

  • email address and telephone number;

  • account registration information;

  • company and professional information;

  • billing and payment information;

  • correspondence, inquiries, and requests;

  • information submitted in connection with events, competitions, or other services.

3.2. Information Collected Automatically

When you access our websites or digital platforms, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including your IP address, device and browser information, operating system, access logs, usage data, and information collected through cookies and similar technologies.

3.3. Information from Third Parties

Where permitted by applicable law, APA Group may obtain information from business partners, publicly available sources, or other lawful third-party sources.

3.4. AI and Data Services

When you use APA Group's AI and data services, we may process prompts, usage statistics, technical information, and other data necessary to provide, maintain, secure, and improve those services.

3.5. Sensitive Personal Data

APA Group does not intentionally collect or process special categories of personal data unless required by applicable law or with your explicit consent.

If such information is provided inadvertently, it will be processed only where there is a lawful basis for doing so and will be protected through appropriate technical and organizational safeguards.

4. Purposes of Processing Personal Data

APA Group processes personal data only for lawful, specified, and legitimate purposes. The information we collect is used to provide and improve our services, maintain security, fulfill legal obligations, and support our business operations.

Personal data may be processed for the following purposes:

  • providing services and managing user accounts;

  • responding to inquiries, requests, and customer support communications;

  • managing payments and contractual relationships;

  • delivering media, content licensing, data, analytics, and AI services;

  • improving our products, services, and user experience through analytics and research;

  • ensuring information security, preventing fraud, and managing operational risks;

  • complying with legal and regulatory obligations;

  • communicating with users regarding our services and important notices; and

  • sending marketing and promotional communications where permitted by law or with your consent.

APA Group does not process personal data for purposes that are incompatible with those for which it was originally collected, unless otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

5. Legal Bases for Processing Personal Data

APA Group processes personal data only where there is a valid legal basis under applicable data protection laws.

Depending on the circumstances, personal data may be processed on one or more of the following legal bases:

  • your consent;

  • the performance of a contract or steps taken prior to entering into a contract;

  • compliance with legal or regulatory obligations;

  • the legitimate interests of APA Group or a third party, provided such interests do not override your fundamental rights and freedoms;

  • the protection of vital interests of an individual; or

  • the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or as otherwise required by law.

Where processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before the withdrawal.

6. Disclosure of Personal Data

APA Group may disclose personal data only where necessary to provide our services, fulfill legal obligations, protect our legitimate interests, or as otherwise permitted by applicable law.

Personal data may be shared with:

  • trusted service providers that support our business operations;

  • payment processors, cloud service providers, and technology partners;

  • business partners involved in media, content licensing, data, analytics, and AI services where necessary for the provision of those services;

  • competent public authorities, courts, or regulatory bodies where disclosure is required by law;

  • third parties where necessary to protect the rights, property, security, or legitimate interests of APA Group or others; and

  • successor entities in connection with a merger, acquisition, corporate restructuring, or transfer of assets.

APA Group does not sell personal data or disclose it to third parties for commercial purposes except with your explicit consent or where required or permitted by applicable law.

Aggregated, anonymized, or de-identified information that does not identify an individual may be used and shared for research, statistical, analytical, or business purposes.

7. International Data Transfers

As APA Group operates internationally, personal data may be transferred to, processed in, or stored in countries where APA Group, its affiliates, or its trusted service providers operate.

Where personal data is transferred across international borders, APA Group implements appropriate legal, technical, and organizational safeguards to ensure that such data receives a level of protection consistent with applicable data protection laws.

8. Cookies and Similar Technologies

APA Group uses cookies and similar technologies on its websites and digital platforms to enhance user experience, ensure platform security, analyze website performance, and improve our products and services.

Cookies may be used to:

  • remember user preferences and settings;

  • manage user sessions and authentication;

  • maintain the security and integrity of our services;

  • collect analytics and usage statistics; and

  • improve the functionality and performance of our websites and digital platforms.

You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality and availability of some features of our services.

9. Data Retention and Security

APA Group retains personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, enforce our agreements, and protect our legitimate interests.

When personal data is no longer required, it will be securely deleted, anonymized, or archived in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

APA Group implements appropriate technical, organizational, and administrative measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, loss, destruction, or other unlawful processing. These measures may include access controls, encryption, security monitoring, backup procedures, and other industry-standard safeguards.

While APA Group takes reasonable steps to protect personal data, no method of transmitting or storing information electronically can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Accordingly, we cannot guarantee absolute security of personal data.