We collect only the data we need to advise you, prepare licensing applications, meet our legal and AML obligations, and run our website. We don’t sell your data. We process it in line with the UAE Personal Data Protection Law, share it only with the parties needed to deliver your engagement, and you have rights over the data we hold.
SecureVisa Group (“SecureVisa”, “we”, “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, transfer, store, and safeguard personal data when you visit securevisanow.com (the “Website”) or engage our advisory Services, and the rights available to you.
We process personal data in accordance with the UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data (the “PDPL”) and, where applicable, the data-protection frameworks of UAE free zones such as the DIFC and ADGM.
For the purposes of the PDPL, SecureVisa Group acts as the data controller for personal data collected through the Website and in the course of providing our Services. Where we process data on behalf of a client under an engagement, we may act as a processor under the terms of that engagement. Contact details for privacy matters are in Section 17.
This Policy applies to personal data relating to website visitors, prospective clients, clients and their representatives, partners, and other individuals who interact with us. It does not apply to third-party websites or platforms we link to, which are governed by their own privacy policies.
Depending on your interaction with us, we may collect:
Some of this may constitute sensitive personal data under the PDPL; where it does, we apply additional safeguards and process it only where lawful and necessary.
Under the PDPL, consent is a primary legal basis for processing, alongside other recognised bases. We process personal data to:
Where we rely on consent, you may withdraw it at any time without affecting processing carried out before withdrawal.
Because we operate in regulated and financial-services advisory, we are required to perform customer due diligence. We may collect, verify, and retain identification and background information, and screen against sanctions, politically-exposed-person, and adverse-media databases. This processing is necessary to comply with UAE AML/CFT laws and Regulator requirements, and may be carried out regardless of consent where the law requires it.
The Website uses cookies and similar technologies to function correctly, remember preferences, and understand how the site is used. Essential cookies are necessary for the Website to operate; analytics cookies help us improve it. You can control non-essential cookies through your browser settings or any cookie banner on the Website. Disabling certain cookies may affect functionality.
We do not sell personal data. We may share it with:
Some recipients or systems may be located outside the UAE. Where we transfer personal data internationally, we take the steps required by the PDPL to ensure an adequate level of protection, including appropriate contractual safeguards, and transfer data only where a lawful basis exists.
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, regulatory, accounting, and record-keeping requirements. KYC and AML records are typically retained for the statutory periods required by UAE law after the end of the client relationship. When data is no longer required, we securely delete or anonymise it.
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, alteration, or disclosure — including access controls, encryption in transit, and staff confidentiality obligations. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure; while we work to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security. In the event of a personal-data breach meeting the PDPL threshold, we will act in line with applicable notification requirements.
Subject to the conditions and exceptions in the PDPL, you have the right to:
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details in Section 17. We may need to verify your identity first. Certain rights may be limited where we must retain data to meet legal or regulatory obligations.
The Website and Services are intended for businesses and adults. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 18. If you believe a minor has provided us personal data, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to remove it.
The Website may contain links to third-party sites and services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. The “Last updated” date indicates the latest revision. Material changes will be highlighted on the Website where appropriate.
For any privacy question, or to exercise your rights, contact us at privacy@securevisanow.com, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.