Privacy Policy

Welcome to UAE Life Guide (accessible at www.uaelifeguide.com). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website.

By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

UAE Life Guide is an independent digital platform that provides information, guides, and resources for individuals relocating to or living in the United Arab Emirates. The website is maintained by an expat resident and is not affiliated with any government entity.

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Automatically Collected Data

When you visit our website, we may collect certain information automatically, including:

IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Referring website
Pages you viewed
Date and time of your visit

This information is used for analytics and site performance improvements.

Voluntarily Provided Information

You may choose to provide us with personal information by:

Contacting us via the contact form or email
Subscribing to newsletters or updates
Commenting on articles (if feature is enabled)

Examples of information you may provide:

Your name
Email address
Any information you include in messages or forms

We do not ask for sensitive personal information such as passport numbers, Emirates ID, financial data, or health records.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information for the following purposes:

To provide and improve our content and services
To respond to inquiries or feedback
To send newsletters or updates (if you have opted in)
To analyze traffic and user engagement
To comply with applicable laws and regulations

4. Cookies and Third-Party Services

We use cookies and may integrate third-party services such as:

Google Analytics

Used to track website traffic and user behavior to help us improve the site experience.

Google AdSense (if enabled)

To display relevant advertisements, AdSense may use cookies to serve personalized or non-personalized ads.

You can disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

5. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to third-party websites (e.g., government portals, expat services, news). We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those websites. We encourage users to read the privacy policies of external sites before providing any personal data.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

We may share information only:

To comply with legal obligations
To protect the rights and safety of UAE Life Guide and its users
With trusted third-party service providers (e.g., email or hosting platforms) under strict confidentiality

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal data. However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or store personal information from children.

9. Your Rights and Choices

You may:

Request access to or deletion of your personal data (where applicable)
Unsubscribe from communications at any time
Disable cookies in your browser

To make a request or ask a question about your data, email us at: [insert email address]

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The latest version will always be available on this page with the effective date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us using the form at the bottom of the home page.