Privacy Policy

This privacy policy describes how Al Buraq Advocates & Legal Consultants collects, uses, and protects the information gathered from users of our online platform and associated services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in a transparent and responsible manner, in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and relevant local regulations.

Information We Collect

We collect various types of information in connection with the services we provide and your use of our site.

Information You Provide Directly: We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you use our site, such as when you contact us through online forms, subscribe to newsletters, or communicate with us directly. This information may include your name, contact details (such as address, phone number, email address), and details related to your legal inquiry or matter.

Information Collected Automatically: When you visit our site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage. This includes your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the dates/times of your visits. This information helps us understand how users interact with our site and improve our services.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes related to providing legal services and operating our online platform:

• To provide, operate, and maintain our services.
• To communicate with you, respond to your inquiries, and provide legal consultation or updates regarding your case.
• To understand and analyze how you use our services and improve your experience.
• To develop new services, features, and functionality.
• To send you relevant information, including legal updates, newsletters, and promotional materials, in accordance with your preferences.
• To detect and prevent fraud and other illegal activities.
• To comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal information based on several legal grounds:

• Your Consent: Where you have given us explicit consent to process your personal data for a specific purpose. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.
• Performance of a Contract: Where processing is necessary for the performance of a contract to which you are a party or to take steps at your request before entering into such a contract (e.g., providing legal services).
• Legal Obligations: Where processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which we are subject (e.g., maintaining client records, complying with anti-money laundering regulations).
• Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for the purposes of our legitimate interests or those of a third party, provided that these interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms (e.g., improving our services, managing our business operations, preventing fraud).

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. The specific retention period will depend on the type of information and the purpose for which it was used, often guided by legal and professional obligations specific to the legal industry.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your personal information with third parties in the following circumstances:

• With service providers who perform services on our behalf (e.g., IT support, hosting, analytics), subject to confidentiality obligations.
• With courts, government authorities, regulatory bodies, opposing parties, and other third parties as necessary for the provision of legal services, the administration of justice, or as required by law or professional obligations.
• In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, subject to the receiving party agreeing to protect your personal information in a manner consistent with this policy.
• Where required by law, court order, or governmental regulation.
• With your consent or at your direction.

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable data protection laws, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These rights may include:

• The right to access your personal information.
• The right to request rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• The right to request erasure of your personal information.
• The right to restrict the processing of your personal information.
• The right to object to the processing of your personal information.
• The right to data portability.
• The right to withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent).
• The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our site may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site usage, and for marketing purposes. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Any changes will be effective upon posting the updated policy on our site.

Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at our physical address:

Al Buraq Advocates & Legal Consultants
25 Sheikh Zayed Road, Floor 18, Office 1801, Dubai, PO Box 12345, UAE