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Privacy Statement

Privacy Policy

At CLA Emirates, we are committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding personal information entrusted to us.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect personal information obtained through our website, communications, events, business relationships, recruitment activities, and professional services.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information including:

  • Name
  • Company name
  • Job title
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Business address
  • Information submitted through enquiry forms
  • Event registration information
  • Newsletter subscription details
  • Recruitment and employment application information
  • Website usage and analytics information

How We Use Information

  • We may use personal information to:
  • Respond to enquiries and requests
  • Deliver professional services
  • Manage client and business relationships
  • Process event registrations
  • Send newsletters, insights, and marketing communications
  • Assess employment applications
  • Improve website functionality and user experience
  • Meet legal, regulatory, and compliance obligations

Legal Basis for Processing

Where required by applicable law, we process personal information on one or more of the following grounds:

  • Performance of contractual obligations
  • Compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
  • Legitimate business interests
  • Protection of vital interests
  • Consent where required

Information Sharing

CLA Emirates does not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

  • Personal information may be shared with:
  • Professional advisers
  • Technology and service providers
  • Regulatory authorities where legally required
  • CLA Global member firms where necessary to support client service delivery

International Transfers

Personal information may be transferred and processed outside the United Arab Emirates where necessary for business operations or professional services.

Appropriate safeguards will be implemented to protect personal information during such transfers.

Data Security

CLA Emirates maintains administrative, technical, and organisational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, loss, misuse, or destruction.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, provide services, comply with legal and regulatory requirements, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

Your Rights

Subject to applicable laws, you may request:

  • Access to personal information
  • Correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion of personal information where applicable
  • Restriction of processing where permitted
  • Withdrawal of consent where processing is based on consent

Marketing Communications

Where permitted by law, we may send newsletters, event invitations, and marketing communications. You may unsubscribe from such communications at any time by using the unsubscribe option within the communication or by contacting us directly.

Third-Party Websites

Our Website may contain links to external websites. CLA Emirates is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

Children's Privacy

This Website is intended for professional and business use. CLA Emirates does not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18.

CLA Global Independent Member Firm Statement

CLA Emirates is an independent member firm of CLA Global. CLA Global and its member firms are separate legal entities.

Changes to this Policy

CLA Emirates reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page.

Contact Us

For privacy-related enquiries:

CLA Emirates

Email: Contact@CLAemirates.com