1. Who We Are

UAE FreeZone Compare (“we“, “us“, “our“) operates the website at www.uaefreezonecompare.com. We are an independent information and comparison platform focused on UAE free zone business formation. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle personal data collected through use of our website.

2. Data We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily

When you submit a contact form, request a free quote, or email us directly, we collect the information you provide, which may include:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number (if provided)
• Business activity and setup requirements
• Any other information included in your message

2.2 Automatically Collected Data

When you visit our website, certain technical data is collected automatically by our hosting infrastructure and analytics services. This includes:

• IP address (anonymised where possible)
• Browser type and version
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referring website (the site you visited before arriving at ours)
• Date and time of your visit

This data is collected in aggregate form for the purpose of understanding how visitors use our site so we can improve it. It is not used to identify you personally.

2.3 Cookies

Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device. We use the following categories of cookies:

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: Required for the website to function correctly (e.g. security, session management). These cannot be disabled.
• Analytics Cookies: Used to understand how visitors interact with our site (pages viewed, time on site). Data is anonymised and aggregated. You may opt out via your browser settings.
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences (e.g. filter selections, comparison choices) to improve your experience.

We do not use advertising or tracking cookies. You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings at any time.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use the data we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to enquiries and provide the information or consultation you requested
• To connect you with business setup specialists if you request a free quote (with your explicit consent)
• To improve the content, usability, and performance of the website
• To detect and prevent fraudulent or abusive use of the website
• To comply with legal obligations applicable to us

We do not use your data for unsolicited marketing, sell it to third parties, or share it with advertisers.

4. Data Sharing

We may share your personal data in the following limited circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We use trusted third-party service providers to operate our website (hosting, email delivery, analytics). These providers process data only on our behalf, under strict data processing agreements, and are not permitted to use your data for their own purposes.

4.2 Business Setup Consultants

If you submit a Get a Free Quote request, your contact details and stated requirements will be shared with our partner business setup advisors who will contact you with a personalised quote. By submitting the form, you consent to this sharing. You may withdraw this consent at any time by emailing us at info@uaefreezonecompare.com.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose data where required to do so by law, court order, or competent regulatory authority.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected:

• Contact form submissions: retained for up to 2 years, then deleted
• Quote requests: retained for up to 3 years for record-keeping purposes
• Analytics data: retained in anonymised, aggregated form indefinitely

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Request that inaccurate data be corrected
• Deletion: Request that we delete your personal data (“right to be forgotten”)
• Restriction: Request that we restrict processing of your data in certain circumstances
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Objection: Object to processing of your data for certain purposes

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@uaefreezonecompare.com. We will respond within 30 days.

7. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our website uses HTTPS encryption for all data in transit. However, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to official UAE free zone authority websites and other external sources. These websites have their own privacy policies, and we have no responsibility for their content or practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any website you visit.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website is intended for adults and business owners. We do not knowingly collect personal data from persons under the age of 18. If you believe a minor has submitted data through our website, please contact us immediately at info@uaefreezonecompare.com and we will delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

11. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at: info@uaefreezonecompare.com