Effective Date: May 25, 2025
Company: Methods Media LLC-FZ
Jurisdiction: Meydan Free Zone, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
1. Introduction
Methods Media LLC-FZ (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information in compliance with the UAE Federal Decree by Law No. (45) of 2021 Concerning the Protection of Personal Data (PDPL), Meydan Free Zone regulations, and other applicable UAE laws.
By using our website or engaging with our advertising services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal data:
Identity Data: Name, company name, job title, and contact details (email address, phone number).
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, and website usage data.
Marketing Data: Preferences for receiving marketing communications, responses to campaigns, and engagement with our digital content.
Cookies and Tracking Data: Data collected through cookies and similar technologies (see Section 7).
We only collect data necessary for our stated purposes and do not collect more data than required.
3. How We Use Your Personal Data
We process your personal data for the following purposes:
To provide and improve our advertising and marketing services.
To respond to your inquiries and manage client relationships.
To send you marketing communications, with your explicit consent.
To analyze website usage and optimize our digital platforms.
To comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements.
We only process your data where we have a lawful basis, such as your consent, contractual necessity, or compliance with legal obligations.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under UAE law, we process your personal data on one or more of the following bases:
Consent: For marketing and advertising activities, we obtain your explicit consent before processing your data.
Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our obligations under a contract with you.
Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
For marketing and advertising purposes, your prior opt-in consent is always required.
5. How We Obtain Consent
We request your explicit consent before collecting or using your data for direct marketing, telemarketing, or behavioral advertising.
You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us (see Section 11).
You may also object to or suspend processing of your data for marketing purposes at any time.
6. Disclosure of Your Personal Data
We may share your personal data with:
Service providers and business partners who assist us in delivering our services.
Regulatory authorities, if required by law.
Third-party advertising platforms, only with your consent and in accordance with UAE data transfer regulations.
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
7. Cookies and Online Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
Ensure website functionality (strictly necessary cookies).
Analyze website performance and usage (performance cookies).
Personalize your experience and deliver targeted advertising (targeting cookies, only with your consent).
You may manage your cookie preferences via our cookie consent banner or your browser settings. For non-essential cookies, we will always seek your prior consent.
8. International Data Transfers
If we transfer your personal data outside the UAE, we do so only to countries approved by the UAE Data Office or with appropriate safeguards in place. We will notify you of any significant changes to international data transfer arrangements.
9. Data Subject Rights
You have the following rights under UAE law:
Right to Access: Obtain information about how we process your data.
Right to Rectification: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data under certain circumstances.
Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data.
Right to Object: Object to processing, especially for direct marketing.
Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format.
Right Not to Be Subject to Automated Decisions: Opt out of profiling or automated decision-making that significantly affects you.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us as described in Section 11.
10. Data Security and Retention
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated in this policy or as required by law.
In case of a data breach affecting your personal data, we will notify you and relevant authorities as required by UAE law.
11. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy, to exercise your rights, or to withdraw consent, please contact:
Methods Media LLC-FZ
Meydan Free Zone, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Email: privacy@methods.ae
12. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes and indicate the effective date at the top of this policy.
By using our website or services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
References:
Federal Decree by Law No. (45) of 2021 Concerning the Protection of Personal Data
Meydan Free Zone regulations
UAE Consumer Protection Law and Telemarketing Regulations
This Privacy Policy is tailored for Methods Media LLC-FZ, established in 2024 under Meydan Free Zone authority, Dubai, UAE, and is designed to comply with all applicable UAE data protection laws and regulations.