Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 29, 2023

Privacy Policy

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This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) outlines how Futura Digital (“we,” “us,” or “our”) processes personal data. By using our website located at https://www.futuradigital.ae/, you, the user or your representative (“User” or “you”), acknowledge and accept this Policy. You must also meet the age requirements set forth by the laws of your country of residence.

Who We Are

Applicable Legislation

We take data privacy seriously and align our practices with international standards. Our Policy complies with the laws of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), including Federal Decree Law No. 45 of 2021 regarding the Protection of Personal Data, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union (EU), and relevant regulations in the State of California, USA. We also adhere to Privacy Shield framework agreements.

We confirm that our internal processes are in accordance with this Policy.

Amendment of the Policy

This Policy is available at https://www.futuradigital.ae/privacy-policy in its most up-to-date version. We may update the Policy unilaterally to comply with changes in applicable laws and regulations. Changes take effect upon publication on the website. While we strive to notify Users of updates, we recommend regular review of this page.

Definitions

  • Contact Data: Information collected when a User applies to become a part of the Futura ecosystem. This includes name, email address, phone number, Telegram Username, and state of residence or business location.
  • Cookies: Small data fragments sent by our web server and stored on the User's Device. Cookies enhance website functionality and help us analyze website traffic.
  • Device: The device you use to access our website, such as mobile devices, tablets, personal computers, and consoles.
  • Device Information: Technical details about your Device, including browser data, operating system, language settings, and more.
  • Website: Our website available at https://www.futuradigital.ae/.

Legal Grounds for Data Processing

We process User data with explicit consent as outlined in this Policy. Providing personal data is not a statutory or contractual requirement, but it may impact the functionality available to you. You have the right to withdraw your consent or request erasure of collected information.

Our data processing is based on:

  • Your informed consent as expressed through consent forms on our website.
  • Our legitimate interests, including market research, statistics analysis, marketing, and promotion of our services.

Information We Collect and Process

We collect the following categories of personal data:

  • Contact Data
  • Location Information (including IP addresses)
  • Device Information
  • Cookies

We do not collect additional data categories and take measures to prevent accidental data collection.

Data Collection, Reasons, and Purposes

When You Use the Website

  • Data Collected: Cookies, Device Information, Location Information
  • Purpose: To ensure proper website functionality and analyze usage statistics for improved user experience.
  • Legal Basis: Consent and our legitimate interest in market research and statistics analysis.

When You Send an Application on the Website

  • Data Collected: Contact Data
  • Purpose: To contact you and provide support. We may also use your email address for information and updates related to our services.
  • Legal Basis: Consent and our legitimate interest in market research and statistics analysis.

Use of Cookies

We use cookies to enhance website functionality. You can adjust your cookie settings in your browser. Visit the following links for instructions on changing settings in popular browsers:

You can also use anti-tracking tools to control cookie storage on your device.

Personal Data Transfer to Third Parties

We only transfer personal data with your consent and for legal compliance, service provision, or protection of personal data. We share data with partners listed in this Policy.

See the up-to-date list of partners and their privacy policies here:

We may also disclose data to comply with legal and regulatory requirements or government authorities' requests.

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We do not control or verify the accuracy of content on external websites and are not responsible for their information.

Data Retention

We retain data only as necessary. If data protection laws require longer or shorter storage, we comply accordingly. Cookies are retained for your session, with some lasting up to 1 year.

Your Rights

We respect your rights and offer:

  • Access to your personal data, corrections, or deletion.
  • The ability to prohibit or object to data processing.
  • Information about our data processing procedures.
  • Withdrawal of consent.

You can exercise these rights by contacting us. Note that requests for data erasure are fulfilled within 30 days.

Protection of Personal Data

We implement standard security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, or loss. These measures include physical, administrative, and technical safeguards.

Information for UAE Residents

You can file a complaint with the UAE Data Office if you believe our data processing breaches the Protection of Personal Data Law.

By agreeing to this Policy, you consent to the transfer of your data outside the UAE as required by applicable laws.

Information for EU Residents

You can exercise your rights under GDPR. Data may be transferred to partners in the Russian Federation and the USA, which may have different data protection standards. We ensure your data's security through contractual clauses adopted by the EU Commission.

Information for California Residents (USA)

We process data solely for service provision and not for sale. We do not sell your personal data for monetary gain.

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