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1. Introduction

AD 71 Tax Consultancy LLC ("AD 71", "we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data (PDPL) and any applicable regulations issued thereunder.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit ad71tax.com or engage our professional services.

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly:

  • Full name, email address, phone number
  • Company name, trade license number, Tax Registration Number (TRN)
  • Financial and accounting records shared for service delivery
  • Identity documents (Emirates ID, passport copies) required for FTA submissions
  • Any other information submitted via our contact form or client portal

Information collected automatically:

  • Browser type, IP address, and device information
  • Pages visited and time spent on the Website
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 8)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data solely for the following purposes:

  • Delivering the tax advisory and accounting services you have engaged us for
  • Communicating with you regarding your service requests and inquiries
  • Submitting required information to the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) on your behalf
  • Complying with our legal and regulatory obligations under UAE law
  • Improving our Website and service quality
  • Sending relevant updates about UAE tax law changes (with your consent)

We do not use your data for marketing to third parties or sell your information under any circumstances.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the UAE PDPL, we process your personal data on the following bases:

  • Contractual necessity: to deliver the services outlined in our engagement agreement
  • Legal obligation: to comply with FTA regulations and UAE federal laws
  • Legitimate interest: to maintain accurate business records and improve our services
  • Consent: for any optional communications such as newsletters or tax updates

5. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • Federal Tax Authority (FTA): as required for tax registration, filing, and compliance
  • Regulatory authorities: when legally required by UAE federal or emirate-level authorities
  • Service providers: trusted third-party tools used to operate our business (e.g., accounting software, secure cloud storage), bound by confidentiality obligations
  • With your consent: for any sharing not covered above

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, and in compliance with UAE legal requirements:

  • Client records and tax documents: minimum 5 years as required by UAE tax law
  • Contact form submissions: 2 years from date of submission
  • Website analytics data: 12 months

After the applicable retention period, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or disclosure. These include:

  • Encrypted data transmission (SSL/TLS)
  • Access controls limiting data to authorized personnel only
  • Secure document storage and handling procedures

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We encourage you to contact us immediately if you suspect any unauthorized use of your information.

8. Cookies

Our Website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site traffic. You may control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain Website functionality.

Types of cookies we use:

  • Essential cookies: required for the Website to function properly
  • Analytics cookies: help us understand how visitors use the Website
  • Preference cookies: remember your language and settings

9. Your Rights Under UAE PDPL

As a data subject under the UAE Personal Data Protection Law, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data held by us
  • Correct any inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention obligations)
  • Withdraw consent at any time for consent-based processing
  • Object to processing based on legitimate interest

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 11.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to external sites including the FTA portal (tax.gov.ae). This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.

11. Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions, requests, or concerns, please contact:

AD 71 Tax Consultancy LLC Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates ๐Ÿ“ง info@ad71tax.com ๐Ÿ“ฑ +971 50 282 0828 ๐ŸŒ ad71tax.com

We will respond to all privacy requests within 5 business days.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. The updated date at the top of this page will reflect any revisions. Continued use of our Website following updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

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