Privacy Policy
At Professional Connections Consultancies LLC (LegalDXB), we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, handle, and treat your personal information when you: (i) register or visit our site, www.legaldxb.com (our Website); or (ii) engage with us to use the services that LegalDXB provides (our Services).
This policy also applies to individuals whose information is processed as a result of providing Services to third parties or those who apply to work at LegalDXB.
1. Personal Information
We may collect, retain, and process the following types of personal information obtained through your use of our website, direct contact, or the provision of services:
1.1. Contact and Basic Information: Includes your name, address, email, phone number, job title, and organization.
1.2. Identification Information: Date of birth, gender, passport, or other identification details required to comply with regulatory requirements.
1.3. Sensitive and Specific Information: In specific instances, we may process sensitive data you voluntarily provide (such as religious beliefs, racial origin, or health information) when necessary for a specific service.
1.4. Matter-related Information: Confidential information relevant to handling your professional matters, including dietary requirements for events which may reveal health or religious details.
1.5. KYC & AML: As part of client intake, we require documentation to comply with Know Your Client (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws. This may involve verifying source of funds through third-party service providers.
1.6. Website Usage: We automatically collect IP addresses, browser types, and pages viewed to improve user experience.
1.7. Third-Party Data: If clients share information regarding their employees or customers, it is the client's responsibility to ensure such transfer complies with applicable laws.
2. Use of Personal Information
We process your information for the following purposes:
- Provision of Services: To provide professional representation and consultancy as requested.
- Communication: To update you on your matters and our professional relationship.
- Compliance: To meet legal, regulatory, or professional obligations.
- Marketing: With your consent, to send newsletters, legal updates, or invitations. You may withdraw consent at any time.
- Employment: To assess applicants for employment or contractor opportunities.
3. Disclosure of Information
We do not disclose your personal information except in these cases:
3.1. Service Providers: We may share data with trusted partners (translators, IT support, accountants, or external counsel) who assist in delivering our Services. These parties are contractually bound to handle data securely.
3.2. Mandatory Disclosures: We may disclose information if required by UAE law, court orders, or governmental authorities.
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, disclosure, or destruction. We regularly review our security practices to ensure data integrity.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer period is required by UAE regulations.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or request the deletion of your data. You may also object to certain processing activities. To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email provided below.
7. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may occasionally update this Privacy Policy to reflect adjustments in law or our internal practices. We encourage you to regularly review this page. Significant changes will be notified via email whenever possible.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: info@legaldxb.com.
