Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy governs how First Dubai Realty collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information from users (each, a “User”) of this website (“Site”). These Terms apply to the Site and all products and services offered by First Dubai Realty and firstdubai.ae (“First Dubai”).
Personal Data Collection and Use
In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable UAE data protection laws, we are committed to ensuring the confidentiality and security of User data. By accessing our Site, you consent to this Privacy Policy and the collection, use, and storage of your personal information as outlined below.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the Site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string, to aid spam detection. An anonymized string created from your email address (a hash) may be shared with the Gravatar service to check if you use it. Gravatar’s Privacy Policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. Approved comments display the user’s profile picture to the public in the comment context.
Media
If you upload images to the Site, avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors can download and extract location data from images on the Site.
Cookies
Our Site uses cookies to enhance User experience. We collect consent to store cookies, as required by GDPR and UAE privacy regulations. You can control cookies via your browser settings.
- Comments: If you leave a comment, you may opt into saving your name, email address, and website in cookies for your convenience. These cookies last for one year.
- Login Page: A temporary cookie verifies if your browser accepts cookies; it contains no personal data and is discarded upon closing your browser.
- Login Cookies: When you log in, cookies save your login information and screen preferences. Login cookies last two days, and screen option cookies last one year. Selecting “Remember Me” keeps login persistent for two weeks. Logging out removes login cookies.
- Article Editing: Editing or publishing an article saves an additional cookie containing the article’s post ID, which expires after one day.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on our Site may contain embedded content (e.g., videos, images). Embedded content behaves the same as if you visited the other website, meaning these websites may collect data, use cookies, embed tracking, and monitor interactions, particularly if you have an account with or are logged in to the other website. We are not responsible for third-party privacy practices and recommend reviewing their policies.
Who We Share Your Data With
Your personal data is shared only as required by law, or to provide services, such as password reset requests that include your IP address. Third-party services (e.g., analytics, Gravatar) may collect limited data, as outlined in their respective privacy policies. We do not sell or trade User data.
How Long We Retain Your Data
We retain User data only as long as necessary:
- Comments: Comments and metadata are stored indefinitely to streamline follow-up approvals.
- Registered Users: For registered Users, we retain profile data indefinitely to enable editing, deleting, or accessing their information as needed. Administrators may also edit User data.
Your Rights Over Your Data
Under GDPR and relevant UAE data protection laws, you have rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: You may request an exported file of personal data we hold about you.
- Erasure: You may request that we erase your personal data, except data we are legally required to keep (e.g., for administrative, legal, or security purposes).
- Correction: You may update or correct your personal information at any time in your account settings.
Data Security and Storage
We implement robust security measures for data collection, storage, and processing, protecting against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure of personal information. While we strive to use industry-standard safeguards, no system can guarantee absolute security. Users are encouraged to protect their login credentials.
Data Transfer and International Transfers
Your data may be processed outside of your home country, including in countries not offering the same level of data protection. By providing personal information, you consent to its transfer, processing, and storage in countries where our servers and authorized third-party providers operate, as permitted by law.
Where Your Data is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service to prevent abusive content. User data is retained within secure systems and shared only with third parties necessary for Site operations, including security, analytics, and other essential services.
Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We do not control third-party privacy practices and are not responsible for their content. Your use of third-party websites is subject to their privacy policies and terms.
Privacy Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal or operational changes. Any updates will be posted with the revised date at the bottom of this page. You acknowledge that it is your responsibility to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
This Site is owned and operated by Destino Group. By accessing or using this Site, you agree to be bound by these Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use this Site. We reserve the right to modify these Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice. Continued use of the Site after such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
For any data requests, please contact us at [email protected]