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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 25th November 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Ahmed AlNaqbi Law Firm (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal data when you visit our website, communicate with us, or engage our legal services. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy in accordance with UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data (PDPL), the regulations of the relevant free zones, and applicable professional standards governing legal practice.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

1.1 Information You Provide to Us

  • Name, contact details, and identification information

  • Information submitted through contact forms, emails, or consultations

  • Documents and information relevant to legal services

  • CVs or professional details if you apply for employment

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address and device information

  • Browser type, operating system, and access times

  • Pages viewed and referring websites

  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see “Cookies” section)

1.3 Sensitive Personal Data

As part of our legal services, we may process sensitive categories of data such as:

  • Legal case details

  • Financial information

  • Government-issued documents
    This data is processed strictly on the basis of legal necessity and professional obligations.

2. How We Use Personal Data

We use your personal data for legitimate purposes, including:

  • Providing and managing legal services

  • Responding to inquiries and communicating with clients

  • Fulfilling legal and professional obligations

  • Improving website functionality and user experience

  • Maintaining client records and internal administrative purposes

  • Conducting conflict checks

  • Recruitment and hiring processes

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

  • Your consent

  • Performance of a contract, including legal engagements

  • Compliance with UAE laws, regulations, and court requirements

  • Legitimate interests, such as improving services and preventing fraud

  • Protection of vital interests or legal claims

4. Disclosure of Personal Data

We may share your personal data with:

  • Courts, government authorities, and regulatory bodies

  • Opposing counsel and other legal service providers, when required

  • Third-party service providers (IT support, cloud hosting, document management)

  • External consultants, experts, or translators involved in your case

We do not sell, trade, or rent personal data to third parties.

All disclosures are made in accordance with confidentiality obligations and UAE legal regulations.

5. International Transfers

If personal data is transferred outside the UAE, such transfers will comply with:

  • PDPL requirements

  • Adequate protection standards

  • Contractual obligations ensuring data security

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for:

  • Providing legal services

  • Compliance with statutory and regulatory retention periods

  • Defending legal claims

  • Internal recordkeeping obligations

When retention is no longer required, data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal data, including:

  • Secure storage and encrypted communications

  • Access controls and confidentiality protocols

  • Regular monitoring and risk assessments

However, no system can guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights

Subject to UAE law and professional confidentiality duties, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data

  • Request correction or updating of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion or restriction of processing

  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

  • Request a copy of your personal data (data portability)

To exercise these rights, contact us at the address below.

9. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies to:

  • Improve user experience

  • Analyze website performance

  • Customize content

You may adjust your browser settings to block or manage cookies.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.

11. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 18 unless required for legal services and with appropriate consent.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date will reflect the latest revision. Your continued use of our website indicates acceptance of any updates.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact:

Ahmed Abdalla Bin Askar AlNaqbi Lawyer & Legal Consultant
Address: Clock Tower Bldg, 2nd Floor, Office 202, AlMusalla, Sharjah, UAE
Email: lawyer@alnaqbi.org
Phone: 9716 884 5555
 

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