Privacy Policy for Advertah
This Privacy Policy applies to all websites operated by Advertah. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the information you provide when accessing our services. It also outlines your rights under both European and UAE data protection laws.
1. What Information Do We Collect?
When you register on our website or use our services, we may ask for personal details, including but not limited to your name, email address, age, gender, contact number, postal code, and preferences related to our products and services. In some cases, you may be invited to participate in optional surveys where we collect your feedback on various services.
Additionally, when you access our websites, we may collect information about your device and browsing behavior, including IP addresses, operating systems, browser types, and activity on our sites.
If you participate in community tools such as chat rooms or bulletin boards, we may store communications and content you share. We may also monitor these interactions for compliance with our guidelines.
We ask that you ensure the personal information you provide is accurate and current. If you provide information about other (for example, to forward promotions), please ensure you have their consent before doing so.
2. How Do We Use Your Information?
We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:
- To manage and improve our websites and services, including offering personalized content, promotions, and tools.
- To carry out internal evaluations to improve the user experience.
- To send marketing communications, including newsletters and promotional materials about our services and, when legally permissible, third-party offers.
- To send necessary administrative emails, such as password reset instructions.
- To prevent fraud, monitor for suspicious activity, and protect against misuse of our services.
- To address customer service requests and inquiries.
3. Who Has Access to Your Information?
Your personal data may be accessed by affiliated companies, service providers, contractors, or business partners working on our behalf to manage and improve our services. These entities may be located outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and the UAE, including countries such as the United States and Japan, which may have different levels of data protection. In cases where your data is transferred to such countries, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and relevant UAE data protection laws.
In certain rare circumstances, we may disclose your personal information if required by law or if it is necessary to protect our rights, property, or the safety of others. If our business undergoes a sale or restructuring, your personal data may be transferred as part of that transaction.
4. Cookies
We use cookies, which are small text files stored on your device, to collect information about your online activities. Cookies help us enhance your browsing experience by remembering your preferences and personalizing content. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but please note that doing so may affect the functionality of certain features on our website.
We adhere to applicable data protection laws, including those of the UAE and the GDPR, and provide you with the option to manage cookie preferences through our website.
5. Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, and disclosure. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee complete security. We encourage you to keep your account credentials confidential and notify us immediately if you suspect any unauthorized access.
Please be aware that public areas of our website, such as chat rooms and bulletin boards, are not private. Information shared in these areas may be visible to other users, and we are not responsible for the security of such shared information.
6. How to Unsubscribe
If you no longer wish to receive promotional materials from us, you can unsubscribe at any time by following the link provided in our emails or by updating your communication preferences on our website.
7. Your Rights and How to Contact Us
In compliance with the GDPR (for users in the EU) and the UAE Data Protection Law (for users in the UAE), you have the right to access, update, or request deletion of your personal data. If you wish to exercise these rights or if you have any questions or concerns about your personal information, please contact us through our contact page or send a written request to Advertah.
For GDPR-compliant requests, we may ask for proof of identity to process your request. Depending on the nature of your request, we may charge a small administrative fee. We aim to respond to your inquiry within the timeframes specified under applicable data protection laws.
8. International Data Transfers
As part of our global operations, your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the EEA or UAE. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data, as required under GDPR and UAE law, including standard contractual clauses or other legal mechanisms.
9. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your personal information.