Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy Disclaimer:
The contents of this privacy policy, including all sections and provisions, are intended to provide you with clear information about how Al Aidarous Advocates and Legal Consultants (“Al Aidarous”) handles and processes your personal data. This privacy policy is not a substitute for legal advice, and you should consult with a legal professional if you have any questions or concerns about your rights, obligations, or the implications of this policy.
Al Aidarous Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 1 August 2023
Introduction
This Privacy Policy outlines how Al Aidarous Advocates and Legal Consultants (“Al Aidarous,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit our website, www.alaidarous.ae (the “Website”), interact with us, and use our services. We are committed to ensuring the privacy and security of your personal data and strive to be transparent about our data practices.
Please take the time to read and understand this Privacy Policy. By accessing our website, or providing your personal data to us, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
What Type of Information We Collect
We may collect and process various types of personal data, including but not limited to:
- Contact information: Name, email address, telephone number, address, job title, and other relevant contact details.
- Interaction data: Information about your interactions with us, including emails, communication preferences, and records of correspondence.
- Technical information: IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing behavior on our website.
Please note that we only collect personal data that is relevant and necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.
How We Use Your Personal Data
We process your personal data for various purposes, including but not limited to:
- Providing legal services: Communicating with you, responding to your inquiries, and providing legal advice.
- Compliance with legal obligations: Meeting our legal and regulatory obligations, including anti-money laundering and sanction checks.
- Marketing and communication: Sending you information about our services, legal updates, and events (with your consent where required).
- Website improvement: Analyzing statistics and patterns of website usage to enhance our online experience.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on different legal grounds, including:
- Legal obligation: Processing that is necessary for compliance with our legal obligations, such as anti-money laundering checks.
- Legitimate interests: Processing that is necessary for our legitimate interests, such as business administration, communication, and marketing (balancing your rights and interests).
- Consent: Processing based on your explicit consent, such as sending marketing communications.
Sharing Your Personal Data
We may share your personal data with:
- Third-party service providers: Data processors who assist us in providing our services and managing our business operations (e.g., IT providers, marketing agencies).
- Legal and regulatory authorities: When required by law or regulatory obligations, we may disclose your personal data to relevant authorities.
- Third parties in legal proceedings: When necessary for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims or proceedings.
International Data Transfers
Your personal data may be transferred and processed outside the country in which you are located. We will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data, as required by applicable data protection laws.
Your Rights
You have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:
- Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
- Erasure: You can request deletion of personal data in certain circumstances.
- Restriction: You can request restriction of processing in certain situations.
- Object: You can object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
- Data Portability: You can request a copy of your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.
To exercise your rights or make inquiries about your personal data, please contact us using the information provided below.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. The specific retention period may vary based on the nature of the data and legal obligations.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on our website, and the effective date will be indicated at the beginning of the policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact our Data Protection Officer at [email protected] or reach out to any of our offices.
Complaints
If you believe that we have not adequately addressed your privacy concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority in your jurisdiction.
Conclusion
This privacy policy is designed to provide you with a clear understanding of how Al Aidarous Advocates and Legal Consultants handles your personal data. It is essential to review this policy periodically and contact us if you have any questions or concerns. Please remember that while we strive to ensure the security and confidentiality of your personal data, this policy does not replace legal advice specific to your situation. For any legal inquiries, we recommend consulting a qualified legal professional.
