This privacy policy describes GulfBites commitment to safeguarding the personal information of its stakeholders, including customers, consultants, and business associates (“You”). We recognize the importance of privacy in all our interactions and comply with relevant data protection laws and regulations that govern the handling of personal data.

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### HOW DO WE COLLECT YOUR INFORMATION?

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We collect personal data both directly from You and indirectly from third-party sources. This can include, but is not limited to:

• Your Name  

• Your Address  

• Contact Details  

• Professional Associations or Memberships  

• Your Areas of Expertise and Interest  

• Services You Provide  

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### Online Collection:

In addition to the above information, we may gather further details as a result of Your interactions with our website. Some of this data may or may not directly identify You. The information collected from our website or through online services may include voluntarily provided information, such as the type of browser used, operating system, referral site address, and Your IP address.

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### HOW DO WE USE YOUR INFORMATION?

Your personal information may be used or shared for the specific purpose it was provided to us (primary purpose) or for related purposes that You have been informed of or could reasonably expect. If no primary purpose is stated, we will use the information to enhance our services and products.

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Additionally, we may use data, including that collected online, for statistical analysis, product development, service improvements, and for updating our internal records.

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### DO WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION WITH THIRD PARTIES?

Apart from sharing Your information for the purposes mentioned above, we do not disclose personal data unless:

• The information is already public  

• You have given explicit consent  

• Disclosure is required by law, such as sharing with law enforcement, government bodies, courts, or legal advisors  

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In some cases, Your personal data may be shared with overseas entities, but only in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

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### HOW DO WE PROTECT YOUR DATA?

We have implemented various measures to ensure the security of Your personal data. The protection of Your privacy is critical to us. All personal information is stored securely.

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We strive to ensure that data in our care is safeguarded against loss, unauthorized access, destruction, misuse, or disclosure. To protect Your information, we employ technical, contractual, administrative, and physical security measures. For paper records, we manage and store them in a secure office environment.

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### CAN YOU ACCESS THE INFORMATION WE HOLD ABOUT YOU?

You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about You, with some exceptions. You also have the right to request corrections to any inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated information. Should You wish to access or update Your personal data, please contact GulfBites Data Protection Manager, who will guide You through the process. Please note that we may charge a fee for accessing personal data.

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### EMPLOYEE AWARENESS

All GulfBites employees are trained and informed about our privacy procedures and are required to comply with our policies.

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### THIRD PARTIES

All external consultants and contractors working with GulfBites are required to adhere to our privacy standards. On occasion, we may provide links to third-party services or products on our website. These third-party websites have independent privacy policies. As such, GulfBites is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these external sites, but we welcome feedback about them.

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### YOUR CONSENT

By using our website, You consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

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### CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

This privacy policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in regulations or company practices. Any revisions will be posted on our website.

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This policy was last updated on 24 July 2024.

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### CONTACTING US

If You have any inquiries regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to access or correct Your personal information, please contact our Data Protection Officer at info@gulfbites.com.

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For further information on data protection laws, please contact the relevant regulatory authority in your jurisdiction.

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