Privacy Policy — AE Dubai Developments

1. Who We Are

AE Dubai Developments ("AE Dubai", "we", "our", or "us") operates the partner platform available at aedubaiportal.com. We act as the data controller for personal data processed through the Platform.

2. Data We Collect

Account data: name, email, phone, country, password (hashed).
Verification (KYC) data: identity documents, proof of address, banking details required for payouts.
Commercial data: deals, leads, commissions, communications with prospects.
Payment data: processed via certified third-party providers (e.g. Stripe); we do not store full card numbers.
Technical data: IP address, device type, browser, usage logs, cookies.

3. Why We Process Your Data

To provide, secure, and improve the Platform;
To verify identity and comply with anti-money-laundering obligations;
To process commissions and payouts;
To communicate operational updates, security notices, and support replies;
To send marketing communications where you have opted in;
To comply with legal, tax, and regulatory obligations.

4. Legal Bases (GDPR)

We process personal data on the bases of (a) performance of a contract with you; (b) compliance with legal obligations; (c) our legitimate interests in operating and securing the Platform; and (d) your consent, where required (e.g. marketing, non-essential cookies).

5. Sharing Your Data

We share personal data only with:

Trusted infrastructure providers (hosting, database, email delivery);
Payment processors and KYC providers;
Professional advisors (legal, accounting) bound by confidentiality;
Authorities, where required by law.

We never sell your personal data.

6. International Transfers

The Platform serves a global partner network. Where personal data is transferred outside your jurisdiction (including to the UAE or EEA), we use appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent legal mechanisms.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy or to comply with legal obligations. KYC and financial records are typically retained for the period required by applicable anti-money-laundering and tax laws.

8. Security

We apply industry-standard technical and organisational measures including encryption in transit, encrypted storage, role-based access controls, and audit logging. Sensitive verification documents are stored in protected, access-controlled storage.

9. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, port, or object to the processing of your personal data, and to withdraw consent at any time. To exercise these rights, contact us through the in-platform support channel. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

10. Cookies

We use essential cookies to operate the Platform and limited analytics cookies to improve performance. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Certain features may not function correctly if essential cookies are blocked.

11. Children

The Platform is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be notified through the Platform or by email. The "Last updated" date at the top of this policy reflects the latest revision.

13. Contact

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, please contact us via the in-platform support channel or the official contact details on our website.