Effective Date: May 4, 2025
Privacy Policy for The Dubai Street
Welcome to The Dubai Street (https://thedubaistreet.com/), a platform dedicated to providing information about Dubai’s lifestyle, culture, events, and more. We are com- mitted to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with the UAE’s Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL), Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021, and other applicable laws. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal data, including when we use third-party services like Google AdSense to serve advertisements. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: info@thedubaistreet.com
Address: The Dubai Street, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Information We Collect
We collect personal data to enhance your experience on our website and provide tailored services. The types of data we collect include:
Personal Data You Provide
- Contact Information: Name, email address, or other details when you sign up for newsletters, submit forms, or contact us.
- Comments and Feedback: Information you share when posting comments or pro- viding feedback on our website.
- Data from Third Parties
- Advertising Partners: Google AdSense and other ad technology providers may col- lect data about your interactions with ads to serve personalized advertisements.
- Analytics Providers: We use Google Analytics to track website performance and user engagement.
Purpose of Data Collection
We process your personal data for the following purposes:
-To provide and improve our website’s content and services.
-To personalize your experience, including serving relevant advertisements.
-To communicate with you, such siding newsletters or responding to inquiries.
-To analyze website usage and optimize performance.
-To comply with legal obligations under UAE laws, including the PDPL.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data based on:
-Consent: For cookies, personalized ads, and newsletter subscriptions, we obtain your explicit consent.
-Contract: To fulfill services you request, such as delivering newsletters.
-Legal Obligation: To comply with UAE laws, including PDPL and consumer protection regulations.
-Legitimate Interests: For analytics and website optimization, provided it does not override your rights.
Sharing Your Data
We may share your personal data with:
-Third-Party Vendors: Google AdSense and other ad technology providers use cook- ies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other sites. You can view the list of ad technology providers in your AdSense account settings.
-Service Providers: Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) and IT service providers who assist in operating our website.
-Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights.
We ensure that third parties comply with applicable data protection laws and our data usage policies.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and serve personalized ads. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use:
-Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality.
-Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense to deliver ads based on your interests.
-Analytics Cookies: To track website performance and user behavior.
Your Rights
Under the UAE PDPL, you have the following rights:
-Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
-Rectification: Correct inaccurate data.
-Deletion: Request deletion of your data.
-Restriction: Limit how we process your data.
-Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another provider.
-Objection: Object to processing for marketing or automated decision-making.
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@thedubaistreet.com. We will respond promptly, in line with PDPL requirements.
International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred to countries outside the UAE, including for ad serving by Google AdSense. We ensure such transfers comply with PDPL requirements, using safeguards like contractual agreements with third parties.
Data Security
We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. For example, cookie data is stored for up to 12 months, and newsletter subscription data is kept until you unsubscribe.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies before providing personal data.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe we have such data, contact us to have it removed.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy to reflect legal or operational changes. The updated policy will be posted on our website with a revised effective date. Please check periodically for updates.
Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the United Arab Emirates. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of Dubai, UAE.
For more updates, stay tuned with our website: The Dubai Street