Privacy Policy
Welcome to The Dubai Buzz (“we,” “our,” or “us”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or interact with our services.
This policy is designed to comply with international data protection standards, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
1. Information We Collect
We collect two types of information:
A. Personal Information
You may voluntarily provide this to us through:
- Newsletter sign-ups
- Contact forms
- Event registrations
- Comments or feedback
Examples include:
- Full name
- Email address
- Location
- Any other data you submit directly
B. Non-Personal Information
Collected automatically using cookies and tracking tools:
- IP address
- Device type
- Browser type
- Pages visited
- Duration of visits
- Referring URLs
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Provide you with relevant local news and updates
- Respond to your inquiries
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Send marketing communications (with your consent)
- Ensure security and prevent fraud
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Analyze web traffic
- Customize user experience
- Deliver personalized content or ads
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Rejecting cookies may limit some site functionality.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data under the following lawful bases:
- Consent: For newsletter subscriptions or optional services
- Contract: To provide services you request
- Legal obligation: When required by law
- Legitimate interests: For analytics, marketing (if permitted), and security
You can withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.
5. Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are located in the EEA or UK, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Rectify inaccurate data
- Erase your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict or object to processing
- Data portability
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, email us at [Insert Contact Email].
6. Your Rights Under CCPA
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know what personal data we collect and how we use it
- Request access to your personal data
- Request deletion of your data
- Opt out of the sale of personal data (we do not sell personal data)
To make a CCPA-related request, email [Insert Contact Email] with the subject “CCPA Request.”
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy or as required by law.
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. While we strive for the highest standards, no method is 100% secure.
9. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party services such as:
- Google Analytics
- Mailchimp (for email newsletters)
- Social media platforms
These services may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing them separately.
10. International Data Transfers
Your information may be stored or processed outside your home country, including in the United States, the UAE, or other countries where we or our partners operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers.
11. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will delete it immediately.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. Continued use of our site implies acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions or requests regarding your data or this Privacy Policy, please contact:
The Dubai Buzz
Published by TMA Worldwide Holdings
Email: info@thedubaibuzz.com
Website: www.thedubaibuzz.com