Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 11 October 2023
Last Updated: 05 February 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how www.sheikhmohammed.ae ("we", "our", "us") collects, uses, protects, and processes information when you visit or interact with the official website www.sheikhmohammed.ae("the Website").

We are committed to protecting user privacy and handling information responsibly, transparently, and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations of the United Arab Emirates.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Voluntarily Provide

We may collect limited personal information when you voluntarily provide it through the Website, such as:

Contact forms

This information may include:

Name
Email address
Any other information you choose to provide

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access the Website, certain non-personal technical information may be collected automatically, including:

IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Pages visited and time spent
Referring website

This data is used for statistical, security, and performance purposes only and does not personally identify users.

2. Use of Cookies

The Website may use cookies or similar technologies to:

Enhance user experience
Remember language or accessibility preferences
Analyze website traffic and performance

Cookies do not collect personally identifiable information unless explicitly provided by the user.
You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

3. How We Use Information

Information collected through the Website is used solely for legitimate government purposes, including:

Responding to inquiries and requests
Improving website functionality and content
Monitoring website performance and security
Conducting aggregated statistical analysis
Fulfilling legal or regulatory obligations

We do not use personal data for commercial purposes.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent personal information to third parties.
Information may be shared only:

With authorized government entities where legally required
With trusted service providers acting on our behalf under strict confidentiality obligations
When required by applicable laws, regulations, or judicial orders

5. Data Retention

Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by applicable laws and government record-keeping policies.
Once no longer required, the information is securely deleted or anonymized.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical, administrative, and organizational security measures to protect information against:

Unauthorized access
Loss
Misuse
Alteration or disclosure

While we strive to protect information, no electronic transmission or storage method is completely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

7. External Links

The Website may contain links to external websites operated by other entities.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites and encourage users to review their respective privacy policies.

8. Children's Privacy

This Website is not directed at children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If such information is identified, it will be promptly deleted.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.