Privacy Policy

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1. Introduction

Welcome to the website of ERN Consultants (hereafter “we”, “our”, “us”). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose and protect personal data when you (the “user”, “you”, “your”) visit or interact with our website https://ernconsult.com/(the “Website”) or otherwise provide personal information to us.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the UAE Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL). onetrust.com+2protiviti.com+2
By using our Website, you accept the practices described in this Policy.

2. Who we are

ERN Consultants is a company incorporated in [insert jurisdiction – e.g., Dubai, UAE / Free Zone], and provides services such as company setup, management advice, recruitment and ongoing support.
Our registered address: Meydan Grandstand, 6th Floor, Meydan Road, Nad Al Sheba, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
For any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, you may contact us at: elliot@ernconsult.comor +971 58 549 3317. 

3. Types of personal data we collect

We may collect, process and hold the following categories of personal data, either when you visit our Website, register for a service, or otherwise interact with us:

• Identity data      (e.g., your name, title, date of birth)
• Contact data      (e.g., email address, postal address, telephone number)
• Professional      data (e.g., job title, company, recruitment preferences)
• Usage data      (e.g., IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time      stamps)
• Marketing and      communications data (e.g., your preferences in receiving marketing from      us)
• Other      information you choose to provide (e.g., in contact forms, questionnaires)

4. How we collect your personal data

We collect personal data:

• Directly from      you when you fill in forms on our Website, subscribe to our services,      request information, or otherwise communicate with us.
• Automatically      when you use the Website via cookies, web analytics or similar      technologies (see section 7).
• From      third-parties where you have given your consent or where data is publicly      available (e.g., business directories) – only in accordance with      applicable law.

5. Purposes for processing and legal bases

We will only process your personal data for lawful purposes, and as necessary for the operation of our business or Website. Typical purposes include:

• To provide the      services you request (company setup, recruitment support, consultancy)
• To respond to      your enquiries and communicate with you
• To manage and      administer your account or relationship with us
• To improve our      Website, products and services, and to perform analytics
• To send you      marketing communications (with your consent or where permitted under law)
• To comply with      our legal or regulatory obligations (including in the UAE)
      Under the PDPL, we rely on one or more of the following legal bases: your      consent; performance of a contract; our legitimate interests (provided      your rights do not override); compliance with a legal obligation. business.privacybee.com+1

6. Disclosure of your personal data

We may share your personal data with:

• Our employees,      subsidiaries, or affiliates who need to access data to perform services.
• Service      providers and third-party vendors who act as processors (e.g., IT hosting,      analytics, marketing platforms), under contract and subject to      confidentiality and data-security obligations.
• Professional      advisers, regulators or authorities when required by law.
• In connection      with a sale, merger, reorganisation or acquisition of our business (you      will be notified if your personal data will be transferred and becomes      subject to a different privacy policy).
      We will never sell your personal data for direct marketing purposes      without your explicit consent.

7. Cookies and website tracking

Our Website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect usage data (IP address, device, browser, pages visited) to improve the user experience, monitor traffic and deliver personalised content.
You may control cookies via your browser settings (you can block or delete them). Please note that blocking some cookies may impair your experience of the Website.

8. International / cross-border transfers

Because we operate in the UAE and may use service providers outside of the UAE, your personal data may be transferred internationally. Under the PDPL, cross-border transfers are permitted only where: the destination country offers an adequate level of protection; or appropriate safeguards are in place; or you have expressly consented; or the transfer is necessary for contractual or legal reasons. Amazon Web Services, Inc.+1
By using the Website and providing your personal data, you agree to the transfer and storage of your data in jurisdictions which may differ from your home location.

9. Security of your personal data

We have implemented appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised or unlawful processing, accidental loss, destruction or damage. These include access controls, encryption, secure data storage, and regular review of our systems and processes.
However, no online transmission or storage system is entirely secure; therefore we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Data retention

We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected (or as required under law). We regularly review retention periods for each category of personal data. When no longer needed, the data will be securely destroyed or anonymised.

11. Your rights

Under the PDPL you as a “data subject” have certain legal rights in relation to your personal data, including:

• The right to be      informed about how your data is processed. business.privacybee.com+1
• The right to      access (obtain a copy) of the personal data we hold about you. business.privacybee.com+1
• The right to      correct (rectify) inaccurate personal data. protiviti.com
• The right to      erasure (delete) your personal data under certain circumstances. business.privacybee.com
• The right to      restrict or object to processing (including automated decision-making)      under certain circumstances. https://secureprivacy.ai/
• The right to      data portability (receive your data in a structured, machine-readable      format) in certain cases. ai.gov.ae+1
      To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in      section 2. We may request verification of your identity before actioning      your request.
      We will respond to requests within a reasonable timeframe and in      accordance with applicable law.

12. Children

Our Website is not intended for or targeted at children under the age of [insert age – for example 16]. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will take steps to delete that information.

13. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time (for example when laws change or our services evolve). We will post the new version on our Website and update the “Last updated” date. Please check back periodically. Where required by law, we will seek your consent for any material changes.

14. Contact us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our processing of your personal data, please contact:
Mr. Elliot Benton
Email: elliot@ernconsult.com
Phone: +971 58 549 3317
Postal address: Meydan Grandstand, 6th Floor, Meydan Road, Nad Al Sheba, Dubai, United Arab Emirates