Privacy Policy

1. About This Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Athara Impact LLC-FZ ("Athara Impact", "we", "us", "our") collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information when you visit our website at atharaimpact.com or contact us directly.

We are committed to handling your personal information responsibly and in accordance with applicable UAE data protection laws, including Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data (PDPL) and its implementing regulations.

2. Who We Are

Athara Impact LLC-FZ
Meydan Grandstand, 6th Floor
Meydan Road, Nad Al Sheba
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Licence No. 2643548.01

Email: hello@atharaimpact.com

3. What Information We Collect

Information you provide to us directly:

• Your name and job title
• Your organisation or employer
• Your email address
• The content of any message or enquiry you send us via email or through our website
• Any other information you choose to share when contacting us

Information collected automatically:

• Your IP address and approximate location
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on the site
• Referring website or search terms
• Device type and operating system

We do not collect sensitive personal data as defined under the PDPL. We do not collect payment card information through this website.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your enquiry — when you contact us, we use your details to reply and follow up as appropriate
• To assess potential engagements — we may retain notes from initial conversations to understand your needs and determine whether we are the right firm to help
• To improve our website — anonymised analytics data helps us understand how the site is used and how to make it more useful
• To comply with legal obligations — we may be required to retain or disclose certain information under UAE law

We do not use your personal information for automated decision-making or profiling. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

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

• Your consent — where you have contacted us and provided your details voluntarily
• Legitimate interests — where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, including responding to enquiries and maintaining records of client relationships, provided those interests are not overridden by your rights
• Legal obligation — where we are required to process data to comply with applicable law

6. How Long We Keep Your Information

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy, or as required by law.

• Enquiry and contact data: up to 2 years from last contact, unless an engagement follows
• Client engagement records: up to 7 years from the end of the engagement, in line with standard commercial record-keeping requirements under UAE law
• Website analytics data: up to 26 months in anonymised form

When information is no longer needed, we delete or anonymise it securely.

7. Who We Share Your Information With

We do not share your personal information with third parties except in the following circumstances:

• Service providers — we may share data with trusted third-party providers who help us operate the website or our business (such as website hosting or email services). These providers are contractually required to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify
• Legal requirements — we may disclose information if required to do so by UAE law, court order, or government authority
• Business transfers — in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of our business, personal data may be transferred to the relevant parties, subject to equivalent privacy protections

We do not transfer your personal data outside the UAE except where necessary to deliver our services and where appropriate safeguards are in place.

8. Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses essential cookies only — small files placed on your device that are strictly necessary for the website to function correctly. We do not currently use analytics, advertising, or tracking cookies.

We may introduce analytics tools in the future to help us understand how the site is used. If we do, we will update this policy accordingly and, where required, seek your consent before setting any non-essential cookies.

You can control or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of the website.

9. Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. These include secure hosting, restricted access to personal data, and regular review of our security practices.

No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. While we take all reasonable steps to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Your Rights

Under the UAE PDPL, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion of your data, subject to our legal obligations to retain certain records
• Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent
• Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@atharaimpact.com. We will respond within 30 days. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to raise a concern with the UAE data protection authority.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy applies only to atharaimpact.com. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites and encourage you to read their policies before providing any personal information.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date at the top. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:

Athara Impact LLC-FZ
Meydan Grandstand, 6th Floor
Meydan Road, Nad Al Sheba
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Email: hello@atharaimpact.com