Uniwide Advisors FZCO and its affiliated companies operating in various jurisdictions (collectively, “Uniwide”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) value your privacy. This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, store, transfer, and protect your personal data under applicable laws, including the UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data (“PPD”). It applies to individuals — UAE residents and non-residents alike — who interact with Uniwide through our website (including online contact and inquiry forms), email, calls, meetings, or in the course of receiving our services.
Data Controller
Uniwide Advisors FZCO, registered in Dubai under the DMCC framework, is the primary Data Controller of your personal data. Where a Uniwide affiliated company in another jurisdiction is involved in providing services to you, that entity acts as Data Controller in respect of its own processing activities. The relevant Uniwide entity engaging with you determines the purposes and means of processing for that engagement.
Personal Data We Collect
We may collect personal data that may include:
- Name, date of birth, nationality, and contact details.
- Identification documents, such as passport or Emirates ID.
- Corporate information, including directorships and shareholdings.
- Financial details required for billing or compliance.
- Website usage data, such as cookies and browsing actions.
Where we provide services to a corporate client, we may also process personal data of individuals connected to that client — such as directors, shareholders, ultimate beneficial owners, and authorised representatives — to the extent necessary for our services and compliance obligations.
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How We Collect Your Personal Data
We may obtain personal data directly from you through forms, email, calls, or meetings. We also receive data from service providers, such as identity verification partners, public databases, or your representatives.
Why We Process Your Personal Data
We process personal data for the following purposes:
- Providing company formation, corporate secretarial, and related services.
- Verifying identities and completing due diligence checks.
- Meeting legal or regulatory requirements under UAE laws (e.g., AML/CFT).
- Managing billing, invoicing, and client communications.
- Enforcing our agreements and protecting our rights or interests.
- Sending relevant updates or marketing messages, where permitted by law.
Legal Basis for Processing
We rely on multiple grounds, such as:
- Fulfilling contractual obligations to you.
- Complying with UAE regulatory or legal mandates.
- Pursuing our legitimate interests (e.g., business operations).
- Relying on your explicit consent, if needed for specific processing.
International Data Transfers
We may transfer your personal data outside the UAE — including to Uniwide affiliated companies in other jurisdictions where necessary for the purposes described above (for example, handling cross-border client mandates), and to third-party service providers supporting our operations such as client on-boarding, identity verification, or technical support. Where transfers are made to jurisdictions without equivalent data protection laws, we put in place appropriate safeguards, including intra-group data transfer arrangements or contractual measures.
Your Duty to Inform Us of Changes
Please keep us updated on any changes to your personal data. Accurate and current records help us serve you efficiently and remain compliant.
Your Rights
Subject to the PPD and other applicable data protection laws, you may have the following rights:
- Right to Obtain Information: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Request Personal Data Transfer: In certain cases, you can ask us to transfer your data to you or another organisation.
- Request for Correction or Erasure: You can ask us to correct or delete personal data that is incomplete, inaccurate, or no longer needed.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You can request we suspend processing if you dispute its accuracy or legality.
- Right to Stop Processing: You can object to processing (such as direct marketing), except where required for public interest or legal obligations.
- Right Related to Automated Processing: You can request not to be subject to decisions based solely on automated processing that significantly affects you.
How to Exercise Your Rights
If you wish to exercise any of the above rights, contact us with proof of identity. This helps ensure we do not disclose data to anyone who should not have it.
Retention of Your Personal Data
We retain your personal data only for as long as it is needed to fulfil our obligations. Once data is no longer required, we securely delete or anonymise it as mandated by UAE law.
How We Protect Your Personal Data
We use a range of security measures to protect your data against misuse, unauthorised access, alteration, or loss. Access to personal data is restricted to authorised personnel who are bound by confidentiality obligations. We regularly test and evaluate our systems to address potential vulnerabilities. Our staff are trained in data protection responsibilities and security best practices.
Updates to This Notice
We may update this Privacy Notice to reflect changes in legal requirements or our practices. We will post any changes on our website with the modified revision date.
For more information or to discuss a data-related concern, please contact us: https://www.uniwide.com/contact/. We aim to address all queries promptly and in line with applicable data protection laws.
Last updated: May 2026