PRIVACY POLICY

Vanguard Legal & Strategy Group FZ-LLE (“Company,” “We,” “Our,” or “Us”) is committed to protecting its users’ (“You”, “Your”) personal data.

This privacy policy (“Privacy Policy”) outlines the types of information We collect, how We use, maintain, protect, and disclose it when You interact with Us through Our website, email, telephone, and any other means (collectively, the “Platform”).

By using Our Platform, you acknowledge and consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If You do not agree with any of these terms, please refrain from using the Platform.

This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through the Platform and electronic communications related to it.

This Privacy Policy does not apply to:

• Information collected offline or through third-party websites.
• Information provided to or collected by third parties outside Our control.

Legal Basis for Processing

We collect and process Your personal data only when We have a valid legal basis under the UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data (“PDPL”), including but not limited to consent, legal obligation, and legitimate interest.

1.-Scope of Privacy Policy

1.1 This Privacy Policy applies to Your use of Our website, as well as any related online services We provide.

1.2 Throughout Our website, we may link to other websites owned and operated by certain trusted third parties to make additional products and services available to You. These other third-party websites may also gather information about you in accordance with their own separate privacy policies. For privacy information relating to these other third-party websites, please consult their privacy policies as appropriate.

1.3 If You follow links to third-party websites, their privacy policies will apply.

2.-Information We Collect

2.1 We collect personal information about You when You access Our website, register with us, contact us, send Us feedback, purchase products or services via Our website, post material to Our website and complete customer surveys or participate in competitions via Our website.

2.2 We may collect the following categories of information:

a. Name, address, phone number, date of birth, email, and job title.
b. Information You provide when contacting Us or requesting legal services.
c. Technical information, such as IP address, browser type, and browsing behavior on Our website.
d. Feedback or inquiries submitted through Our website or social media.
e. Automatically: Through cookies and tracking technologies on Our website.
f. Transaction data: Billing details for payments relating to Our Services.
g. Professional information: Documents and data voluntarily shared in the context of Our Services.

2.3 User contributions on public channels are at Your own risk, and We cannot guarantee protection from unauthorized access.

3.-Usage of Your Data

3.1 We use your information to:

a. Create and manage Your account with Us.
b. Verify Your identity.
c. Provide and improve Our services.
d. Customise Our website and its content to Your preferences.
e. Respond to inquiries and communicate with You.
f. Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
g. Notify You of any changes to Our website or to Our services that may affect You.

4.-Disclosure of Information

4.1 We may disclose Your personal information:

a. To Our affiliates, contractors, and trusted service providers bound by confidentiality agreements.
b. To regulators, courts, or authorities where required by law.
c. In connection with a merger, acquisition, or restructuring of the Company.

4.2 We do not sell or rent Your personal information.

5.-International Transfers

5.1 Your data may be processed outside the UAE, including on secure cloud servers. When We transfer data internationally, We implement:

a. Encryption and technical safeguards.
b. Legal safeguards.
c. You may request details of applicable safeguards by contacting Us.

6.-Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and tracking technologies to enhance user experience and monitor Platform usage. Users can manage cookie preferences via browser settings.

7.-User Rights

7.1 Under the United Arab Emirates (UAE) PDPL law, You have the right to:

a. Access Your personal data.
b. Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data.
c. Request erasure of Your data (“right to be forgotten”).
d. Restrict processing in certain circumstances.
e. Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
f. Withdraw consent at any time.

7.2 Any Requests should be directed to Our data privacy representative at: [email protected]

8.-Data Security

8.1 We use encryption, firewalls, and access restrictions to protect Your personal data. In case of a breach, We will:

a. Assess the nature and impact.
b. Notify affected Users if there is a high risk to their privacy.
c. Take remedial action and provide mitigation guidance.

9.-Data Retention

We retain personal data to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, taking into account legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations outlined in the UAE PDPL law.

10.-Changes in Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on Our Platform, and continued use indicates acceptance of the revised policy.

11.-Contact Us

If You have concerns about Our handling of Your personal data, please contact Us at: [email protected].