Effective · 2026-04-18

Privacy Policy

How PageSense handles your organization's data under Saudi PDPL.

Who We Are

PageSense is an AI-powered enterprise document intelligence platform developed and operated by Empowering Energy (trading as ESAP AI) (CR No. [Insert CR Number]). We help organizations upload, extract, index, and query their enterprise documents with evidence-backed sources — bilingual Arabic and English, at scale.

Our Role: Data Processor

PageSense operates exclusively in a B2B enterprise context. Your organization is the Data Controller — you determine which documents are uploaded and who uses the platform. Empowering Energy (trading as ESAP AI) acts solely as a Data Processor, processing document data only on your organization's behalf and strictly under your documented instructions.

Data Sensitivity Notice

Unlike voice-processing platforms, PageSense does not inherently collect Sensitive Personal Data. However, the documents your organization uploads may contain personal or sensitive data — such as HR records, financial statements, contracts with personal details, medical documents, or government forms. The sensitivity classification depends entirely on the content your organization uploads.

Your organization, as Data Controller, is responsible for:

  • Classifying documents by sensitivity before upload (Public, Internal, Confidential, Restricted).
  • Ensuring all documents are lawfully held and authorized for AI processing.
  • Informing Data Subjects whose personal data appears in uploaded documents, where required by PDPL.

What Data We Process

Uploaded Document Content
PDF, JPG, and PNG files containing enterprise documents (contracts, policies, reports, records, forms).
OCR-Extracted Text
Text extracted from documents using AI-powered OCR engines (Classic PaddleOCR, Qwen VL 2B/9B, DeepSeek, Chandra).
Vector Embeddings
Numerical vector representations of document chunks generated using BGE-M3 models, stored in Qdrant and/or PGVector databases.
User Queries
Natural language questions submitted by authorized users about document content in Arabic and/or English.
AI-Generated Answers
LLM-generated responses with page-level citations and source references.
Document Metadata
File names, page counts, processing status, language, upload timestamps, chunk counts, OCR engine used.
User Account Data
Names, emails, job titles, company affiliation, access roles (Admin, Client Admin, Client Main).
Usage and Analytics Data
Login timestamps, queries submitted, documents accessed, session durations.

Why We Process Your Data

PurposeLawful Basis
Document ingestion, OCR extraction, and indexingPerformance of contract
AI-powered question-answering and retrievalPerformance of contract
User authentication and role-based accessPerformance of contract
Platform security and unauthorized access preventionLegitimate interest
Service quality improvement and analyticsLegitimate interest
Legal and regulatory complianceLegal obligation

We never process data for advertising, profiling, or any purpose outside the contracted scope.

How We Use AI

  • PageSense uses AI for OCR text extraction, vector embedding generation, semantic retrieval, and grounded question-answering.
  • All AI-generated answers are assistance tools — not final records, legal interpretations, or binding conclusions.
  • Every AI output includes page-level citations so users can verify against original source documents.
  • AI answers should always be reviewed against the original document before use in formal decisions.
  • We do not use your organization's documents, extracted text, or queries to train AI models without explicit written consent.
  • We maintain full documentation of OCR engines, embedding models, retrieval algorithms, and LLM providers used.

Data Sharing and Sub-Processors

ProviderPurposeLocation
Cloud Hosting ProviderInfrastructure, storage, and computeUSA
LLM Provider (e.g., Google Gemini)AI question-answering and response generationUSA
Vector Database Provider (e.g., Qdrant)Vector storage and semantic retrievalUSA
Analytics PlatformAnonymous usage analyticsUSA

30 days' advance notice for any sub-processor changes. Right to object included.

Cross-Border Data Transfers

  • SDAIA-approved Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
  • Completed Transfer Risk Assessments filed with NDMO.
  • Encrypted transmission and storage at all international points.
  • Contractual prohibition on secondary use.

Your Organization's Rights Under PDPL

Access
Copy of all personal data held (documents, extracted text, queries, answers).
Correction
Fix inaccurate metadata or document information.
Deletion
Specific documents, all extracted text and associated embeddings, or all data.
Portability
JSON or PDF export.
Objection
Object to processing not in DPA.
Restriction
Restrict processing during dispute.
Audit
Evidence of PDPL compliance.

Contact: privacy@esap.ai — Response within 30 days.

Data Retention

Data TypeRetention Period
Uploaded documents (original files)Duration of contract, then deleted on termination
OCR-extracted textContract duration + 6 months
Vector embeddingsContract duration + 6 months
User query logs12 months
AI-generated answers and citations12 months
Document metadataContract duration + 1 year
User account dataContract duration + 1 year
Security and access logs6 months

30-day data export window on termination. Permanent deletion confirmed in writing.

Data Security

  • AES-256 encryption at rest for all documents, extracted text, and embeddings.
  • TLS 1.3 encryption in transit.
  • Multi-tenant data isolation — each Client's document collections and embeddings are fully separated.
  • Role-based access controls with three distinct levels (Admin, Client Admin, Client Main).
  • Vector database access is restricted to authorized application services only.
  • Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
  • 72-hour SDAIA breach notification and immediate client notification.

Contact and Complaints

Empowering Energy — Data Privacy Team.

privacy@esap.ai · rag.esap.ai/privacy

Complaints may be directed to SDAIA at sdaia.gov.sa.