We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with our data protection obligations under the ADGM Data Protection Regulations 2021 and any other applicable data protection legislation (together, "Data Protection Law").

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When you interact with us or use the Site, we act as the data controller of your personal data. This means that we are responsible for processing your personal data and deciding how to use it. This privacy policy explains the types of personal data we may collect about you, why we collect it, what we use it for, and what rights you have over that data.

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This policy may be updated from time to time. We will post any updates on the Site and indicate the date of the most recent revision at the top of the page. We encourage you to check the Site periodically to review any changes.

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CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have any concerns or questions regarding this policy or our data practices, you may contact Fareya Azfar at contact@fareyallp.com or on +971 56 170 7240.

 

WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT?

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We collect, store, and use the following types of personal data:

1. Name and contact details

2. Email address and communication records

3. Browser, device and site usage data

4. Information collected through forms

5. Any personal data included in correspondence with us

 

CONTACT DATABASE

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We may use publicly available information about you or information you have provided us with to add to our contact database. Information that we typically hold in our database may include:

1. your contact information, including your name, job title, organisation's name, address, phone number(s), email address(es) and other identification information;

2. The area(s) of law or business that you practice or have an interest in.

3. Once your details are included in Walkers' contact database, we may also record details of any:

4. Our mailing lists you have subscribed to or unsubscribed from;

5. mailings (including legal advisories and event invitations) we have sent you;

6. hyperlinks you have clicked in any mailing that we have sent you;

7. meetings we have held with you;

8. event invitations you have replied to; and

9. events you have attended.

 

From time to time, we may email you to review your contact details and mailing list preferences and update them as necessary. This not only helps us keep the contact information we hold about you up to date, but also ensures that we only send you information you have requested and/or find relevant.

 

HOW WILL WE USE YOUR PERSONAL DATA?

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We use your personal data for the following purposes:

1. To respond to your inquiries or provide the information you request

2. To improve our Site functionality and user experience

3. To comply with legal and regulatory obligations

4. To send newsletters or updates if you have opted in

5. For anti-money laundering, compliance, or fraud prevention purposes

 

We will not use your personal data for automated decision-making, including profiling, without your explicit consent.

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HOW DO WE SHARE YOUR PERSONAL DATA?

 

We may share your personal data:

1. With employees, contractors, and consultants of the firm

2. With service providers such as IT, hosting, and analytics providers

3. Where required by law or regulation, including with ADGM authorities or UAE federal authorities.

4. If necessary to establish, exercise or defend legal claims

5. If we transfer personal data outside the ADGM, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with the ADGM Data Protection Regulations.

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THIRD PARTY LINKS

The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We do not control and are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of such websites. We recommend that you review their privacy policies separately.

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YOUR RIGHTS

Under the ADGM Data Protection Regulations 2021, you have the right to:

1. Access your personal data

2. Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data

3. Request erasure of your data in certain circumstances

4. Object to or restrict processing in certain cases

5. Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

6. Request data portability

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details above. We may require you to verify your identity before responding.

 

If you believe your data has been processed unlawfully, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of Data Protection at ADGM. Contact details and procedures are available at: https://www.adgm.com/operating-in-adgm/office-of-data-protection 

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DATA RETENTION

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated in this policy or as required by law. When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised.

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SECURITY

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration or destruction. However, no system is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

 

LAWFUL BASIS FOR PROCESSING

We will only process personal data where we have a lawful basis, which may include:

1. Your consent

2. Performance of a contract

3. Compliance with a legal obligation

4. Protection of vital interests

5. Public interest tasks

6. Our legitimate interests, provided these are not overridden by your rights and interests

 

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