Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy (the "Policy") is issued by Ayesha Alzaabi Advocates & Legal Consultants, the owner and operator of uaelawfirm.ae (the "Website"). The terms "we", "our", or "us" refer to Ayesha Alzaabi Advocates & Legal Consultants, including its affiliates, as applicable. The terms "you" and "your" refer to any user accessing or using the Website. For the purposes of applicable data protection laws, Ayesha Alzaabi Advocates & Legal Consultants acts as the "data controller" in relation to any personal data collected through the Website.

We recommend that you read this Policy carefully before using the Website, as it applies to your access to, browsing of, and use of the Website, including any incidental use thereof. By accessing, browsing, or using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree without limitation or qualification to be bound by this Policy.

We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy to the extent reasonably possible. This Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose your personal data when you use the Website, and informs you of your rights under applicable data protection laws. Please refer to our Terms and Conditions (available on this Website) for further details regarding use of this Website.

We may collect personal information from you when you access or use the Website, including but not limited to when you communicate with us through contact forms, email links provided on the Website, access password-protected areas, or otherwise voluntarily submit personally identifiable information.

We will not share your personal information with third parties without your prior consent. However, where you consent to the sharing of your data with any third party, any liability arising from the acts, omissions, or misuse of such data by such third party shall rest solely with that third party, and we shall not be responsible or liable for the same.

In addition to personal information, we may collect certain non-personal information when you access our Website including your Internet Protocol (IP) address and other technical information. We use this non-personal information for statistical analysis, monitoring Website usage, and improving the performance, functionality, and content of the Website.

The Website may also use cookies and similar technologies. Most web browsers are set by default to accept cookies; however, you may choose to configure your browser to refuse or alert you to cookies. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality and performance of certain features of the Website.

Personal Data

While using the Website, we may request certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you. The personal information we may process includes, but is not limited to:

• • Personally identifiable information such as your email address, first name and last name, phone number, address, city, state, province, and postal code;
• • Information used to verify your identity, where required, which will only be collected with your consent;
• • Information relating to our services that may be necessary to provide you with appropriate legal assistance or respond to your queries; and
• • Any other information that you voluntarily provide to us.

We may also obtain personal data about you from third-party sources where necessary, including but not limited to our clients, your employer, other parties involved in matters we handle, technology platform providers (such as webinar or communication tools), other organisations you interact with, regulatory or governmental authorities, credit reporting agencies, information service providers, and publicly available sources.

Usage Data

Usage Data is collected automatically when you use the Website. This may include information such as your device's Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, pages visited, date and time of access, time spent on pages, unique device identifiers, and other diagnostic data. When you access the Website through a mobile device, we may also collect information such as the type of mobile device used, mobile device unique ID, IP address, mobile operating system, mobile browser type, and similar diagnostic information. We may also collect information automatically sent by your browser whenever you visit the Website.

Tracking Technologies and Cookies

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to monitor activity on the Website and store certain information. These technologies may include cookies, beacons, tags, and scripts used to collect, track, and analyse information to improve Website functionality and user experience. Where cookies are used, they are employed to enhance user experience, improve Website performance, and support the delivery of relevant content and services. Certain cookies are essential for the operation of the Website, including enabling authentication, preventing fraudulent use of user accounts, and remembering user preferences. Without these cookies, some features of the Website may not function properly.

We may use your personal data for the following purposes:

• • To provide, operate, and maintain the Website, including monitoring and analysing its usage and performance;
• • To manage user registrations or accounts, where such features are made available in the future;
• • To contact you by email, telephone, SMS, or other electronic communication methods, where necessary, including in response to enquiries submitted through our contact forms or similar channels;
• • For analytical and operational purposes, including data analysis, identifying usage trends, assessing the effectiveness of marketing and promotional activities, and improving the Website, our services, and overall user experience; and
• • For any other purpose for which the data was provided, or as otherwise permitted or required under applicable law.

We do not sell or disclose your personal data or non-personal data to third parties except where such disclosure is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy, or where required by applicable law, regulation, or legal process.

Your personal data may be processed at our operating offices and in any other locations where our service providers or other parties involved in the processing are situated. This means that your information, including personal data, may be transferred to and stored on servers located outside your country, state, province, or other jurisdiction, where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. By using the Website and providing your information, you consent to such transfer, storage, and processing of your personal data.

We take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your personal data is treated securely and in accordance with this Policy. We only transfer your personal data to organisations or jurisdictions that provide an adequate level of data protection, or where appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data and ensure its security.

We may disclose your personal data only in limited circumstances, including the following:

Business Transactions

In the event of a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of assets, your personal data may be transferred to the relevant third party. In such cases, we will take reasonable steps to ensure that you are notified before your personal data becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

Law Enforcement and Legal Obligations

We may disclose your personal data where required to do so by applicable law, regulation, legal process, or valid requests from public authorities, including courts and governmental or regulatory bodies.

• • Comply with a legal obligation;
• • Protect and defend the rights, property, or interests of the Company;
• • Investigate or prevent potential wrongdoing in connection with the Website or our services;
• • Protect the personal safety of users or the public;
• • Protect against legal liability; and
• • Ensure the security and integrity of our systems and data.

We retain your personal data only for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, regulatory, accounting, or reporting requirements. The retention period for personal data will vary depending on the nature of the data and the purposes for which it is processed. Where personal data is no longer required, we will take reasonable steps to securely delete, anonymise, or otherwise dispose of such data in accordance with applicable laws and internal policies. The security of your personal data is of utmost importance to us. We implement reasonable and appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

You are responsible for ensuring that any personal information you provide to us remains accurate, complete, and up to date. Where you become aware that your personal information has changed or is inaccurate, you may contact us using the details provided in this Policy to request an update or correction. We will take reasonable steps to ensure that your personal information is updated or corrected in a timely manner, subject to verification of your identity and any applicable legal or regulatory requirements.

We are committed to complying with applicable data protection laws and regulations in the United Arab Emirates, including the UAE Federal Decree Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data (as amended or replaced from time to time), as well as any other applicable data protection or privacy legislation.

We ensure that personal data is processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently, and only for specified, explicit, and legitimate purposes as described in this Policy. We do not process personal data in a manner incompatible with such purposes.

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard personal data against unauthorised or unlawful processing, accidental loss, destruction, alteration, disclosure, or access. These measures include, where appropriate, access restrictions, secure storage systems, confidentiality obligations, and internal policies governing data handling practices.

Access to personal data is strictly limited to authorised personnel who require such access for legitimate operational, administrative, or professional purposes and who are subject to confidentiality and data protection obligations. Where we engage third-party service providers, processors, or other partners to process personal data on our behalf, we take reasonable steps to ensure that such parties implement appropriate data protection and security measures in accordance with applicable law. We also take reasonable steps to ensure that personal data is accurate, complete, and kept up to date where necessary for the purposes for which it is processed.

While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal data, you acknowledge that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

The Website may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated or controlled by us. If you click on any such third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's website. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policy of every website you visit. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

We may update or amend this Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal, regulatory, or operational requirements. You are advised to review this Policy periodically for any updates. Any changes to this Privacy Policy will become effective once they are posted on this page.