Last Updated: 10 March 2025
Privacy Policy
Majlis Business Advisory ("Majlis", "we", "us", or "our") is committed to handling your personal information with care and transparency. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, how it is used, and the rights available to you. Our practice is based at Office 1204, Mazaya Business Avenue, Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai, UAE.
1. Introduction and Scope
This policy applies to all personal data collected through our website at majlis.live, through enquiry forms, email correspondence, and in the course of advisory engagements. By using our website or contacting us, you acknowledge the practices described here.
2. Data We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
- Name and contact details (email address, telephone number)
- Business name and role, where provided
- The content of messages submitted through our contact form
- Correspondence by email or telephone
Information Collected Automatically
- Browser type, device type, and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on our site
- Referring website or search query
- IP address (anonymised where possible)
- Cookie data (see Section 6 and our Cookie Policy)
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data under the following legal bases, in accordance with the UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data (PDPL):
- Consent — where you have given clear consent, for example by submitting an enquiry form or accepting optional cookies
- Legitimate interests — for website analytics and improving our services
- Contractual necessity — where data processing is required to deliver an advisory engagement you have entered into
- Legal obligation — where required to comply with applicable law
4. How We Use Your Data
- To respond to your enquiries and schedule initial consultations
- To deliver and manage advisory engagements
- To send service-related communications (appointment confirmations, documents)
- To improve our website based on anonymous usage data
- To comply with legal and regulatory requirements
We do not use your data for unsolicited marketing. We do not sell, rent, or share personal data with third parties for their marketing purposes.
5. Data Sharing
We do not share personal data with third parties except in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers — trusted technology partners who help us operate the website (hosting, analytics), bound by confidentiality obligations
- Legal compliance — where required by UAE law or a competent authority
- With your consent — for example, introductions to licensing specialists at your request
6. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to understand how visitors use the site and to remember your preferences. Essential cookies are required for the site to function. Analytics and preference cookies are optional and only placed with your consent. For full details, please see our Cookie Policy.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:
- Enquiry data: up to 12 months if no engagement follows
- Engagement records: up to 5 years following conclusion of services, for professional record purposes
- Analytics data: anonymised and retained for up to 26 months
8. Data Security
We apply appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure. These include encrypted data transmission (HTTPS), access controls limited to authorised personnel, and secure storage practices. In the event of a data breach likely to affect your rights, we will notify you and relevant authorities as required by law.
9. Your Rights
Under applicable UAE data protection law, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data where there is no lawful basis for continued processing
- Object to or restrict certain processing activities
- Withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent
- Lodge a complaint with the UAE Data Office or relevant supervisory authority
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and recommend reviewing their policies independently.
11. Children's Privacy
Our services are directed at business professionals and are not intended for persons under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the most recent changes were made. Continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
13. Contact
For questions about this policy or to exercise your data rights, please contact:
Majlis Business Advisory
Office 1204, Mazaya Business Avenue, Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai, UAE
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: +971 4 276 8143