Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for BusinessNetwork.ae

Business Network ("we," "us," or "our") operates the UAE online business listing directory available at https://www.businessnetwork.ae/.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our Service. By using the service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. We are committed to protecting your information.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect several types of information from and about users of our Service, including:

A. Personal Information

From Account Creation and Business Listing Submissions:

  • Contact Data: Name, email address, mailing address, phone number.
  • Account Data: Username, password, and unique user IDs.
  • Business Data: Official business name, trade license number (if provided), physical address, business phone/email, business category, service descriptions, images, and other information related to the business listing.
  • Financial Data: Payment information (used by our third-party payment processors) related to premium listing services or advertisements.

From Users Submitting Inquiries:

  • Contact Data: Name, email address, and the content of your message when you contact a business through the Service or contact us directly.

B. Usage Data

We automatically collect information about how the Service is accessed and used ("Usage Data"). This may include:

  • Your computer's Internet Protocol (IP) address.
  • Browser type and version.
  • The pages of our Service that you visit.
  • The time and date of your visit.
  • The time spent on those pages.
  • Unique device identifiers and other diagnostic data.
  • Referring/exit pages.

C. Tracking & Cookies Data

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our Service and hold certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier.

We use the following types of cookies:

  • Necessary Cookies: Essential for operating the website (e.g., login).
  • Analytical/Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
  • Functionality Cookies: Used to recognize you when you return to our website and remember your preferences.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data for various purposes, primarily:

  • To provide, operate, and maintain the Service.
  • To create and manage your user or business account.
  • To publish and display your business listings on our directory.
  • To communicate with you, respond to inquiries, and provide customer support.
  • To monitor the usage and performance of the Service.
  • To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or illegal activities.
  • To process payments for any paid services.
  • To personalize your experience and deliver relevant content and advertising.

3. Disclosure of Your Information

We may disclose your Personal Information in the following situations:

A. Public Disclosure (Business Listings)

Information you submit for a business listing (e.g., business name, address, phone number, website, product description, images) is intended for public display and will be published on the Service. This is essential for the function of a business directory.

B. Service Providers

We may employ third-party companies and individuals to facilitate our Service, provide the Service on our behalf, perform Service-related services, or assist us in analyzing how our Service is used. These third parties have access to your Personal Data only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

C. Legal Requirements

We may disclose your Personal Data in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to:

  • Comply with a legal obligation (e.g., UAE cybercrime laws, data protection regulations).
  • Protect and defend the rights or property of BusinessNetwork.ae.
  • Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Service.
  • Protect the personal safety of users of the Service or the public.
  • Protect against legal liability.

D. Business Transfers

If BusinessNetwork.ae is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your Personal Data may be transferred.

4. Security of Data

The security of your data is important to us, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. International Transfer of Data

Your information, including Personal Data, may be transferred to—and maintained on—computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those in the UAE.

If you are located outside the UAE and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the data, including Personal Data, to the UAE and process it there. Your consent to this Privacy Policy followed by your submission of such information represents your agreement to that transfer.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on applicable laws, you may have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of the Personal Data we hold about you.
  • Correction: Request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete data we hold about you.
  • Deletion: Request the deletion of your Personal Data (subject to legal obligations to retain certain information).
  • Opt-Out: Opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe link in those emails.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for use by anyone under the age of 18 ("Children"). We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 18. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your Child has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected Personal Data from children without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.

8. Links to Other Sites

Our Service may contain links to other sites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this Privacy Policy. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.