Privacy Policy
FDI Partners (Falak Dubai Investment) ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website at fdiglobalpartners.com or engage with us in connection with our services.
Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with its terms, please discontinue your use of our website and services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Submit an enquiry via our contact form
- Send us an email directly
- Engage with us as a client or prospective client
- Apply for a position at our firm
The personal information we collect may include your name, email address, telephone number, company affiliation, and the content of messages you send us. We do not collect sensitive personal data (such as financial account details) through our website.
We may also automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages viewed. This information is used solely for website administration and security purposes.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to your enquiries and communicate with you
- To provide, manage, and improve our services
- To assess suitability where you have expressed interest in becoming a client
- To process employment applications
- To comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations
- To protect the security and integrity of our website and systems
We do not use your personal information for marketing purposes without your explicit consent, and we do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
Where applicable, we process your personal information on the following legal bases:
- Consent — where you have expressly agreed to the processing of your data
- Legitimate interests — where processing is necessary for our legitimate business purposes, provided those interests are not overridden by your rights
- Legal obligation — where processing is required to comply with applicable laws or regulations
- Contractual necessity — where processing is required to perform a contract with you or to take steps prior to entering into one
4. Disclosure of Your Information
We do not share your personal information with third parties except in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers — trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website or conducting our business, subject to confidentiality obligations
- Legal requirements — where we are required to disclose information by law, court order, or governmental authority
- Protection of rights — where disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of FDI Partners, our clients, or others
- Business transfers — in connection with any merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of our business assets
5. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes set out in this policy, or as required by applicable law. Where you have submitted an enquiry that does not result in a client relationship, we will typically retain your contact details for no more than two years unless you have requested otherwise.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include secure server infrastructure, encrypted data transmission, and restricted internal access controls.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
7. Cookies
Our website may use essential cookies to ensure basic functionality. We do not currently use tracking, advertising, or analytics cookies. If this changes, we will update this policy and provide appropriate notice and consent mechanisms.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights in relation to your personal information:
- The right to access the personal information we hold about you
- The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- The right to request deletion of your personal information
- The right to object to or restrict certain processing activities
- The right to data portability, where applicable
- The right to withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at Ethan@fdiglobalpartners.com. We will respond to all legitimate requests within 30 days.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
10. Children's Privacy
Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete it.
11. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of our website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or our handling of your personal information, please contact us:
- By email: Ethan@fdiglobalpartners.com
- By post: FDI Partners, Al Fattan Business Hub, Level 9, Dubai, UAE