Introduction This Privacy Policy applies between you, the User of this App, and Detained in Dubai, the owner and provider of this App. Detained in Dubai takes the privacy of your information very seriously. This policy outlines our use of any Data collected by us or provided by you in relation to your use of the App.

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Please read this Privacy Policy carefully.

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Definitions and Interpretation

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In this Privacy Policy:

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• Data: Collectively, all information that you submit to Detained in Dubai via the App. This includes, where applicable, definitions provided in the Data Protection Laws.

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• Data Protection Laws: Any applicable law relating to the processing of personal Data, including but not limited to the UK GDPR and related national laws.

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• GDPR: The UK General Data Protection Regulation.

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• Detained in Dubai, we, or us: Detained in Dubai, a company incorporated in England and Wales (Company No. 12145991), with a registered office at 128 City Road, EC1V 2NX, London, UK.

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• User or you: Any third party accessing the App who is not employed by Detained in Dubai or providing services as a consultant.

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• App: The App currently being used, www.detainedindubai.org, including any sub-domains unless expressly excluded.

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Scope of this Privacy Policy This policy applies only to the actions of Detained in Dubai and Users with respect to this App. It does not extend to any external websites linked from this App.

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For the purposes of applicable Data Protection Laws, Detained in Dubai is the "data controller," determining how and why your Data is processed.

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Data Collected We may collect the following Data from you:

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• Name

• Contact information (e.g., email address, telephone number)

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Data collection is in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

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How We Collect Data Data is collected in the following ways:

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• Data provided by you, including when you:​

  • Register an account to access services

  • Make payments

  • Subscribe to marketing communications

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• Contact us through the App (e.g., via email, telephone, post, or other means)

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• Data collected automatically, including:​

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• Information about your visit to the App, such as IP address, access times, frequency of visits, and interactions with content.

Use of Data We use Data to:

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• Maintain internal records

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Our legal basis for processing Data is based on our legitimate interests. You have the right to object in certain circumstances (see "Your Rights" section).

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Sharing of Data We may share your Data with:

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• Group companies or affiliates (for App administration)

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• Employees, agents, or professional advisors (for providing advice and services)

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All sharing of Data is conducted in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

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Data Security We use technical and organisational measures to protect your Data, including:

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• Secure password-controlled access

• Secure storage on protected servers

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If you suspect data misuse, loss, or unauthorised access, please contact us immediately at info@detainedindubai.org.

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For further security guidance, visit www.getsafeonline.org.

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Data Retention We retain Data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Backup or archived Data may be retained for legal, tax, or regulatory purposes.

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Your Rights You have the following rights concerning your Data:

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• Right to Access: Request copies of the Data we hold about you.

• Right to Correction: Request rectification of inaccurate or incomplete Data.

• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your Data.

• Right to Restriction: Request limitation on Data use.

• Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your Data.

• Right to Object: Object to our processing of your Data.

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To exercise these rights, email us at info@detainedindubai.org.

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If unsatisfied with our handling of a complaint, you may contact the UK Information Commissioner's Office (www.ico.org.uk).

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Transfers Outside the UK & EEA Your Data may be transferred outside the UK and EEA where necessary. We ensure all transfers comply with Data Protection Laws by implementing appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses.

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Links to Other Apps Our App may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy policies. Please review their privacy policies before use.

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Business Changes & Data Control If Detained in Dubai undergoes business restructuring (e.g., mergers, acquisitions, or sales), User Data may be transferred as part of the business.

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General

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• You may not transfer your rights under this Privacy Policy.

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• If a provision of this Privacy Policy is deemed invalid, remaining provisions remain unaffected.

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• This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of England and Wales. Disputes fall under the jurisdiction of English and Welsh courts.

Changes to This Privacy Policy We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes take effect upon being posted on the App. Continued use of the App constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

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For questions, contact us at info@detainedindubai.org.

Last Updated: 15 Feb 2025