PRIVACY POLICY
At UAE Biotech Research Center L.L.C-S.P.C (“UAE Biotech”, “we,” “us,” or “our”), we are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring the protection and security of any personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy provides a clear explanation of how we collect, use, store, and secure the data of visitors, partners, clients, and researchers who interact with our website (www.uaebrc.ae), our services through the website, or communication channels.
For the purposes of applicable data protection law, UAE Biotech is the “data controller” of your personal information.
- Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of information:
- Personal Information: This includes details such as your name, email address, phone number, organization, job title, or any other contact information you provide to us. Such information may be submitted via contact forms, newsletter subscriptions, direct emails, or other communication methods available on our website.
- Usage Data: Technical and analytical data, such as your IP address, browser type and version, device type, operating system, pages visited on our website, the amount of time spent on each page, and interactions with website features.
- Newsletter/Forms Submissions: When you choose to opt in to receive our newsletter or fill out a form, we collect the information you provide in that submission, including your name, email address, and any message or details you include.
You are not required to provide the personal data that we have requested. However, if you choose not to do so, in many cases we will not be able to provide you with our services or respond to requests you may have.
- How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used for the following purposes:
- Responding to inquiries or requests that you submit to us.
- Sending research updates, newsletters, or announcements — only when you have given your consent to receive them.
- Improving our website’s design, usability, and overall user experience.
- Supporting partnership opportunities and scientific or collaborative initiatives.
- Meeting legal, regulatory, or compliance obligations as required under applicable laws.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Privacy Policy, where any information we collect is health information, we process such data in accordance with the applicable health sector laws in the UAE.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website uses “cookies” and other technologies such as web beacons. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. The cookies we use fall into the following categories and purposes:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the website to function properly as they enable core features such as security, accessibility, and page navigation.
- Functional (Preference) Cookies : These cookies remember your choices such as language, region, or accessibility settings and improve your browsing experience.
- Analytics and Performance Cookies: These cookies collect anonymous data on how visitors use our website (e.g. pages visited, time spent on site, error reports). They help us improve design, speed, and usability.
- Marketing / Targeting Cookies: These cookies track browsing activity across websites and help deliver personalized advertisements or communication.
- Third-Party Cookies : Some cookies may be set by third-party providers (e.g., analytics or embedded services). We only work with providers that comply with recognized security and privacy standards.
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner asking you to:
- Accept All Cookies
- Reject Non-Essential Cookies
- Manage Preferences (choose specific categories)
You can also change your preferences at any time by clicking “Manage Consent” in the footer of our website. We will always respect your choice, and no non-essential cookies will be placed on your device unless you provide consent.
You may manage or withdraw your cookie consent in the following ways:
- Through your browser: You can block or delete cookies by changing your browser settings. (Please note, blocking necessary cookies may impact website functionality.)
- Contacting us: If you need help, please contact us using the contact information set out below.
- Data Sharing and Disclosure
Your personal information may be shared under the following circumstances:
- Trusted Service Providers: Such as email marketing platforms or IT service providers, who assist in delivering our services, and who are bound by confidentiality agreements.
- Government or Regulatory Authorities: If disclosure is required to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes.
- Internal Departments: For the purposes of scientific collaboration or project-related work, only when relevant and where consent has been obtained.
- Business Sale: If UAE Biotech its business, or its assets are acquired by a third party, in which case personal information will be one of the transferred assets.
We respect your privacy and do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties.
- Data Storage and Security
To ensure your information remains secure, we apply appropriate technical, administrative, and organizational measures, which include:
- Hosting data on secure servers with SSL encryption to protect transmissions.
- Implementing strict access controls so that only authorized staff can access sensitive information.
- Requiring all staff members to adhere to confidentiality agreements.
- Conducting regular monitoring and security checks to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.
- Data Storage and Transfer of Personal Data
The personal information that you provide by using the website is processed and stored in the United Arab Emirates.
Where personal information (that is not health information) is to be transferred to outside the UAE, then consideration needs to be given to whether such recipients are in a jurisdiction considered to provide an adequate level of protection to personal information. If the recipients are not in such a jurisdiction, then consideration need to be given to whether the proposed transfer might otherwise fall within one of the scenarios in respect of which such a transfer is otherwise permitted by applicable data protection law.
- Your Rights
You have the right to:
- obtain information regarding the processing and protection of your personal information and access to the personal information which we hold about you;
- ask us to provide a copy of the personal information we hold about you;
- have personal information deleted or any inaccurate personal information about you corrected;
- request the transfer of your personal information to another party whenever this is technically feasible;
- object to processing your personal information for data profiling, direct marketing and automated processing; and
- right to lodge a complaint with the UAE Data Office (when it is operational).
If we are relying on your consent to process your personal information for certain activities, you are free to limit or withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us using the details under the section headed “Contact Us” below. If you withdraw your consent, it will not affect the lawfulness of any processing based on your consent before you withdrew it.
If you would like to exercise any of your rights in relation to the personal information we hold about you, you can make such request by emailing us on using the email address under the section headed “Contact Us” below.
- External Links
This website may include links to external websites operated by third parties. These sites have their own privacy policies and practices, and we are not responsible for the way they handle your personal information. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any data.
- Changes to This Policy
We may update or revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most recent version will always be published on our website, with the effective date clearly displayed. We encourage you to review the policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.
- Questions and concerns
If you have any questions or concerns about how we handle your personal information, or about this Privacy Policy, please contact us using the contact information set out below. We are typically able to resolve privacy questions or concerns promptly and effectively. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from us, you may escalate concerns to the UAE Data Office (when it is operational).
- Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
UAE Biotechnology Research Center
Address: Al Wathba South, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Email: contact@uaebrc.ae or info@uaebrc.ae
Phone: 022032222:
