1. Who We Are
This website is operated by Adv. Abdulhamid, trading as Lawyers in Dubai, located at Aspin Commercial Tower, Sheikh Zayed Road, 14th Floor, Dubai, UAE. Contact: Case@lawyersindubai.ae | +971 50 627 5196.
2. Applicable Law
This Policy applies to all personal data collected through lawyersindubai.ae in accordance with UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 (PDPL). We handle your data lawfully, fairly, and transparently.
3. Data We Collect
We may collect: contact information (name, email, phone); case information submitted via forms; technical data (IP, browser, session); and communications you initiate.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process data based on: (a) your consent, which you may withdraw at any time; (b) legitimate interests in operating and improving our services; and (c) legal obligations under UAE law.
5. How We Use Your Data
Data is used to respond to inquiries, provide legal services, improve our website, and comply with professional and legal obligations. We do not sell or rent your personal data.
6. Third-Party Services
The following services may process personal data on our behalf: Google Analytics, Tawk.to Live Chat, WhatsApp (Meta), Sassy Social Share (Heateor) – which may collect share interaction data in compliance with GDPR and PDPL, GTranslate, Trustindex Google Reviews Widget, and SiteGround hosting.
7. Cookies
We use strictly necessary cookies, analytics cookies, and third-party cookies from embedded services. You may control cookies through your browser settings.
8. Data Sharing
Data may be shared with lawyers within our firm handling your matter, authorised third-party service providers, and regulatory authorities where legally required. We do not sell your data.
9. Data Retention
Inquiry data: up to 12 months (or duration of matter plus 5 years if a client relationship is formed). Analytics data: up to 26 months. Legal/compliance records: as required by UAE law (typically 5-10 years). Data is deleted or anonymised upon expiry.
10. Your Rights Under UAE PDPL
You have the right to access, correct, delete, or port your personal data; to withdraw consent at any time; and to object to processing. Contact Case@lawyersindubai.ae to exercise these rights. We respond within 30 days.
11. Security
We implement SSL encryption, access controls, and secure server infrastructure. In the event of a material data breach, we will notify you as required by applicable law.
12. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy periodically. The “Last Updated” date at the top reflects the most recent revision.
14. Contact and Governing Law
This Policy is governed by UAE law. Disputes are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Dubai Courts. For any questions: Case@lawyersindubai.ae | +971 50 627 5196 | Abdulhamid AlBalooshi Advocates, Aspin Commercial Tower, Sheikh Zayed Road, 14th Floor, Dubai.