Privacy Policy

Anett Pertl Legal Consultants
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
www.thelegalconsultancy.ae

Last updated: 16th Nov 2025

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Anett Pertl Legal Consultants (“we”, “our”, “the Firm”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data when you visit or interact with our website www.thelegalconsultancy.ae.

We are committed to safeguarding your privacy in accordance with:

• UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data (UAE PDPL)

• Relevant Executive Regulations

• International best practices

By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Company name

• Any information submitted through our contact forms

• Documents or details voluntarily sent to us for inquiries

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you browse our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Device information

• Pages visited and browsing behaviour

• Time spent on the website

• Cookies (see Section 8)

2.3 Sensitive Personal Data

We do not intentionally collect sensitive data unless:

• You voluntarily submit it, and

• It is necessary for legal consultation or case evaluation

Sensitive data may include: identification documents, legal case details, or other information pertinent to legal services.

3. How We Use Your Personal Data

We process your personal data for the following legitimate purposes:

• Responding to your inquiries

• Providing legal advice or assessing your request

• Communicating with you regarding services

• Managing our website and improving user experience

• Complying with UAE laws and regulatory requirements

• Preventing fraud and enhancing website security

• Internal record keeping and administrative purposes

We do not sell your data or use it for unsolicited marketing.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on one or more of the following grounds:

• Your consent (when you submit your data via the website)

• Performance of a contract (when you become a client)

• Compliance with legal obligations under UAE law

• Legitimate interests (such as website analytics and security)

5. How We Store and Protect Your Data

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from:

• Loss

• Misuse

• Unauthorized access

• Alteration

• Disclosure

Data may be stored on secure servers located in the UAE or within trusted jurisdictions offering adequate data protection.

Only authorised personnel have access to your information on a need-to-know basis.

6. Sharing and Disclosure of Personal Data

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

• With our trusted local Emirati law partners when necessary for legal representation

• With regulators, courts, or authorities when legally required

• With service providers supporting our website hosting, IT, or email systems

• Where you expressly consent to such sharing

We do not share personal data with third parties for marketing or unrelated commercial use.

7. International Data Transfers

If data needs to be transferred outside the UAE to trusted service providers or legal institutions, we ensure that:

• The destination country offers adequate data protection, or

• Appropriate safeguards are in place (e.g., contractual clauses, secure channels)

8. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies to:

• Improve website functionality

• Analyse website traffic

• Enhance user experience

You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Some features of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

A separate Cookie Notice can be added if you prefer.

9. Your Rights Under UAE Law

Under the UAE PDPL, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Request correction or deletion

• Withdraw consent at any time

• Object to certain types of processing

• Request copies of your data

• Request restriction of processing (in specific cases)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:
legal@thelegalconsultancy.ae

10. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

• Fulfil the purposes for which it was collected

• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

• Maintain business records as required under UAE law

Legal consultation records may be retained longer when required by licensing or regulatory authorities.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

12. Security of Communications

While we strive to protect communications, data transmitted over the internet is not 100% secure.

For confidential or sensitive matters, we may request you to use encrypted or alternative communication channels.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may amend or update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

Continued use of the website after changes indicates your acceptance of the revised policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Anett Pertl Legal Consultants
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Email: legal@thelegalconsultancy.ae
Website: www.thelegalconsultancy.ae