Privacy Policy
1. General Provisions
This Privacy Policy outlines how our website “How Not to Overpay for Communication” (hereinafter “the Website”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data in compliance with applicable laws and regulations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), including the Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data, as well as the principles of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
By using the Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. The administration of the Website is committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensures that your personal data is processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently.
2. What Information We Collect
The Website may collect the following types of information:
a. Personal identification information (such as name, phone number, email address, IP address, etc.)
b. Technical data including browser type, operating system, and user behavior on the Website
c. Payment-related information, when applicable, for processing purchases or subscriptions
d. Any other information voluntarily provided through forms or interactions with the Website
We do not collect sensitive personal data unless expressly required for legal or contractual reasons and only with your explicit consent.
3. How We Use the Information
The data we collect may be used for the following purposes:
a. To provide and maintain our services
b. To process transactions and manage orders
c. To improve our Website functionality and user experience
d. To communicate with you for service updates or promotional information
e. To comply with legal obligations under UAE law and international data protection standards
f. To detect and prevent fraud or misuse of the Website
All uses of data are limited to what is necessary and proportionate to achieve the specified purposes.
4. Data Protection and Retention
We apply industry-standard technical and organizational measures to ensure the security and confidentiality of your personal data, including encryption, firewalls, and access controls.
Your data will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations. Upon expiry of retention periods, your data will be securely deleted or anonymized.
5. Data Sharing with Third Parties
We do not sell, rent, or disclose your personal information to third parties except in the following cases:
a. When required by law, legal process, or regulatory authorities in the UAE
b. When service providers are involved in maintaining the Website or processing transactions on our behalf (subject to strict confidentiality agreements)
c. In the event of a merger, acquisition, or transfer of business assets, provided that the new entity adheres to similar data protection standards
All third parties are vetted to ensure their compliance with UAE privacy laws and international data protection standards.
6. Use of Cookies
We use cookies to improve user experience, analyze traffic, and personalize content. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us recognize you when you revisit our Website.
You can learn more about our cookie practices in our separate Cookie Policy.
7. User Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
a. Right to access your personal data
b. Right to request correction or deletion
c. Right to withdraw consent at any time
d. Right to restrict or object to data processing
e. Right to data portability where applicable
To exercise any of the above rights, please contact our administration via the channels provided on the Website. We may request verification of identity before processing any such requests.
8. Changes to the Policy
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in legal requirements or our data handling practices. Users will be notified of significant changes via an update notice on the Website. Continued use of the Website after changes implies acceptance of the updated policy.
9. User Consent
By using the Website, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your personal data as described in this Privacy Policy. Your continued use of the Website following changes to this policy will be deemed as your acceptance of those changes.
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