Privacy Policy
Maherit Project Development Consultancy FZCO
Legal Notice and Company Information
Maherit Project Development Consultancy FZCO (“Maherit”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is a private limited company duly registered under the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), United Arab Emirates.
Registered Office:
Unit No: BA2230 – DMCC Business Centre – Level 1 – Jewellery & Gemplex 3 – Dubai, UAE
Maherit operates under a Project Management Services license issued by the DMCC Authority.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or engage our services, in compliance with UAE Federal Law No. 45 of 2021 on Personal Data Protection (PDPL) and, where applicable, the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Purpose of This Policy
The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to ensure transparency and to inform our clients, partners, and visitors about:
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What personal data Maherit collects.
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How and why this information is processed.
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How data is stored, protected, and shared.
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The rights of individuals under applicable privacy laws.
By using our website or submitting personal data to Maherit, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We collect and process only the data necessary to provide our consulting and project management services effectively.
This may include:
A. Personal Identification Data
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Name, company, job title, and professional contact details.
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Email address, phone number, or other contact information.
B. Business and Project Data
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Information voluntarily shared by clients for the purpose of business analysis, consulting, or project coordination.
C. Website Interaction Data
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IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited (for analytical and security purposes).
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Data collected through cookies, subject to user consent (see Section 10).
Maherit does not collect sensitive personal data (racial, political, religious, or biometric) unless required by law and with explicit consent.
How We Use Your Information
Your data is used exclusively for legitimate business purposes, including:
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Responding to inquiries or contact requests.
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Managing client relationships and project communications.
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Providing contracted services and consultancy deliverables.
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Complying with legal or regulatory requirements under UAE or DMCC law.
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Improving our website, communications, and user experience.
Maherit will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
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Consent: When you voluntarily submit information through our contact forms or communications.
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Contractual Necessity: To perform our professional obligations under an agreement or engagement.
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Legal Obligation: To comply with UAE laws, DMCC regulations, or tax/accounting requirements.
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Legitimate Interest: To maintain and improve business operations, client communications, and service quality.
Data Retention
Maherit retains personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy or as required by law.
After this period, data is securely deleted or anonymized.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
These include encrypted communications, restricted access protocols, and secure data storage systems hosted in compliance with international cybersecurity standards.
Data Sharing and International Transfers
Maherit may share personal data only when necessary and under confidentiality obligations, including:
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With trusted service providers assisting in IT, accounting, or project management support.
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With regulatory bodies or authorities if legally required (e.g., DMCC, UAE government entities).
Where cross-border data transfer is necessary (e.g., between UAE and EU partners), Maherit ensures adequate safeguards are in place consistent with GDPR principles.
Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
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Access the personal data we hold about you.
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Request correction, deletion, or restriction of processing.
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Withdraw consent at any time (where consent is the legal basis).
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Lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection authority.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at maherit@maherit.com.
Cookies and Analytics
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and collect anonymous statistical data.
You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or notify you when they are being used.
By continuing to use our site, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this Policy.
Links to External Websites
Our website may contain links to external sites not operated by Maherit.
We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of such websites and recommend reviewing their respective privacy policies.
Updates to This Policy
Maherit reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect legal or operational changes.
Updates will be posted on this page, with the revised date clearly indicated.
Your continued use of our website or services after such updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.
