Privacy Policy

Introduction

Sara Advocates (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which Sara Advocates collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information collected from users (each, a “User”) of the saraadvocates.com website (“Site”). This privacy policy applies to the Site and all products and services offered by Sara Advocates.

This Privacy Policy has been prepared in compliance with the UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data (PDPL) and other applicable data protection laws in the United Arab Emirates.

Personal Identification Information

We may collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit our site, contact us for legal services, respond to a survey, fill out a form, and in connection with other activities, services, features, or resources we make available on our Site. Users may be asked for, as appropriate:

Name and contact details
Email address
Phone number
Physical address
Professional information
Legal matter details
Identification documents

Users may, however, visit our Site anonymously. We will collect personal identification information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Users can always refuse to supply personal identification information, except that it may prevent them from engaging in certain Site-related activities or receiving our legal services.

Non-Personal Identification Information

We may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with our Site. Non-personal identification information may include:

Browser name and version
Type of computer and technical information
Operating system
Internet service providers utilized
Pages visited and time spent on site
Referring website addresses
Other similar technical information

Web Browser Cookies

Our Site may use “cookies” to enhance User experience. User’s web browser places cookies on their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. Users may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies or to alert them when cookies are being sent. If they do so, note that some parts of the Site may not function properly.

How We Use Collected Information

Sara Advocates may collect and use Users’ personal information for the following purposes:

To provide legal services

Information you provide helps us understand your legal needs and provide appropriate legal consultation and representation.

To improve customer service

Information you provide helps us respond to your customer service requests and support needs more efficiently.

To improve our Site

We may use feedback you provide to improve our products and services.

To process payments

We may use the information Users provide when engaging our services only to provide service related to that engagement. We do not share this information with outside parties except to the extent necessary to provide the service.

To send periodic communications

We may use the email address to send User information and updates pertaining to their legal matters. It may also be used to respond to their inquiries, questions, and other requests. If User decides to opt-in to our mailing list, they will receive emails that may include legal updates, news, and related information. Users can unsubscribe from receiving future emails at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions at the bottom of each email or by contacting us directly.

Legal Basis for Processing

In accordance with UAE data protection law, we process personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

Consent: Where you have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for specific purposes
Contract: Where processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you or to take steps at your request prior to entering into a contract
Legal obligation: Where processing is necessary for compliance with applicable law
Legitimate interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, provided these do not override your rights and interests

Data Protection and Security

We adopt appropriate data collection, storage, and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your personal information, username, password, transaction information, and data stored on our Site.

Our security measures include:

Encrypted data transmission and storage
Regular security assessments and updates
Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
Staff training on data protection requirements
Compliance with UAE cybersecurity standards

Data Subject Rights

Under UAE data protection law, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right to Access

You have the right to request access to your personal data that we hold and receive information about how it is processed.

Right to Rectification

You have the right to request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal data we hold about you.

Right to Erasure

You have the right to request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.

Right to Restrict Processing

You have the right to request restriction of processing of your personal data in certain situations.

Right to Data Portability

You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format and to transmit it to another data controller.

Right to Object

You have the right to object to processing of your personal data for certain purposes, including direct marketing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section below.

We do not sell, trade, or rent Users’ personal identification information to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and users with our business partners, trusted affiliates, and professional networks for legitimate business purposes.

We may share your information with third parties only in the following circumstances:

With your explicit consent
To comply with legal obligations or court orders
To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others
With professional service providers who assist us in operating our business, subject to confidentiality agreements
In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, subject to confidentiality protections

Cross-Border Data Transfers

If we transfer your personal data outside the UAE, we will ensure adequate protection is in place in accordance with UAE data protection law requirements. This may include ensuring the destination country has adequate data protection laws or implementing appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. The retention period varies depending on the type of information and the purpose for which it was collected.

For legal matters, we may retain certain information for extended periods as required by professional regulations and legal obligations applicable to law firms in the UAE.

Third-Party Websites

Users may find advertising or other content on our Site that links to the sites and services of our partners, suppliers, advertisers, sponsors, and other third parties. We do not control the content or links that appear on these sites and are not responsible for the practices employed by websites linked to or from our Site. Browsing and interaction on any other website, including websites which have a link to our Site, is subject to that website’s own terms and policies.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

Sara Advocates has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. When we do, we will post a notification on the main page of our Site and revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect.

You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.

Your Acceptance of These Terms

By using this Site or engaging our services, you signify your acceptance of this policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our Site or engage our services. Your continued use of the Site or our services following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.

Contact Us

If you have any concerns about your interactions with this site, would like to exercise your data protection rights, or have any questions concerning this Privacy Policy or its practices, please contact us at:

Sara Advocates

Website: saraadvocates.com

Phone: +971 43 514 666

WhatsApp & Phone: +971 56 526 7433

WhatsApp & Phone: +971 55 233 2528

Email: ad***@***********es.com

For data protection matters, you may also contact our Data Protection Officer at the above contact details.

This Privacy Policy was last updated on [6 August 2025]

Sara Advocates is dedicated to safeguarding your privacy and making sure that UAE data protection regulations are followed. Every attorney at Sara Advocates holds a Dubai Courts certification and is a member of the Dubai Bar Association.