Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 18-08-2025
At KMS – Khalid Alsuwaidi Lawyers Legal and Consultants, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the confidentiality and security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information in accordance with the UAE Personal Data Protection Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021).
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal data:
Identification Information: Name, nationality, gender, date of birth, passport details, Emirates ID.
Contact Information: Address, phone number, email address.
Professional Details: Occupation, employer, business affiliations.
Financial Information: Bank account details, payment history.
Legal Information: Case details, legal documents, correspondence related to legal services.
Sensitive Data: Health information, criminal records, biometric data (only with explicit consent).
2. Purpose of Data Collection
We collect and process your personal data for the following purposes:
Providing legal advice and services.
Managing client relationships and communication.
Complying with legal and regulatory obligations.
Processing payments and billing.
Conducting internal audits and investigations.
Marketing and business development (with your consent).
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
Consent: Obtained directly from you for specific purposes.
Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our contractual obligations with you.
Legal Obligation: To comply with UAE laws and regulations.
Legitimate Interests: For administrative, operational, and business purposes, provided these do not override your rights and freedoms.
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your personal data with:
Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist in our operations (e.g., IT services, payment processors).
Regulatory Authorities: As required by UAE law or legal proceedings.
Affiliates: Within our organisation for internal administrative purposes.
We ensure that any third parties with whom we share your data are compliant with the PDPL and implement appropriate safeguards.
5. Data Retention
Your personal data will be retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. Once no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize your data.
6. Data Subject Rights
Under the PDPL, you have the following rights concerning your personal data:
Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data held by us.
Right to Rectification: Correct any inaccuracies in your personal data.
Right to Erasure: Request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
Right to Restrict Processing: Limit the processing of your personal data under certain conditions.
Right to Data Portability: Obtain your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.
Right to Object: Object to the processing of your personal data for specific purposes, including marketing.
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw any consent previously given for data processing.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. These measures include encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments.
8. Cross-Border Data Transfers
If your personal data is transferred outside the UAE, we ensure that such transfers comply with the PDPL and that adequate safeguards are in place to protect your data.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on our website with an updated effective date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
KMS – Khalid Alsuwaidi Lawyers Legal and Consultants
513 Parklane Tower, Business Bay, Dubai, U.A.E
Level 5 Office Number 513
Phone:el: +971042429499
Email:info@kmsadvocate.com
Website: www.kmsadvocate.com