Privacy Policy.
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Advert Furos (“we,” “us,” “our”) collects, uses, stores, shares, and protects personal data when you visit our website (https://www.advertfuros.tech), contact us, or use our services.
We operate from two jurisdictions:
- United Arab Emirates: Building A1, Dubai Digital Park, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai, UAE
- India: 1st Floor, LHPS Building, Sector-7, Vikas Nagar, Lucknow-226022, Uttar Pradesh, India
This policy applies to all visitors and clients regardless of location. We are committed to processing personal data in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the UAE Personal Data Protection Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021, “PDPL”), India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (“DPDPA”), and other applicable regulations.
By using our website or engaging our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
2. Data Controller
For UAE Operations:
Advert Furos
Building A1, Dubai Digital Park, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai, UAE
Phone: +971 56 932 7062
For India Operations:
Advert Furos
1st Floor, LHPS Building, Sector-7, Vikas Nagar, Lucknow-226022, India
Phone: +91-7233811034
3. What Personal Data We Collect
We collect the following categories of personal data:
3.1 Data You Provide Directly
- Contact information: Name, email address, phone number, company name — when you submit our contact form, send an email, or reach out via WhatsApp
- Project information: Business details, website URLs, project requirements — when you discuss a potential project with us
- Payment information: Billing name, billing address, payment method details — when you engage our services (payment processing is handled by third-party payment processors; we do not store credit card or bank account numbers on our servers)
3.2 Data Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we automatically collect:
- Device and browser information: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device type, screen resolution
- Usage data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URL, click behavior, scroll depth
- Cookies and similar technologies: See Section 7 (Cookie Policy) for details
3.3 Data From Third Parties
We may receive limited data from:
- Analytics platforms (Google Analytics): Aggregated usage statistics
- Advertising platforms: Campaign performance data (where applicable)
4. How We Use Your Data
We process your personal data for the following purposes under lawful bases:
| Purpose | Legal Basis (UAE PDPL) | Legal Basis (India DPDPA) |
|---|---|---|
| Responding to inquiries and contact forms | Legitimate interest / Pre-contractual measures | Consent / Legitimate use |
| Providing website development & SEO services | Performance of a contract | Performance of a contract |
| Sending project updates, deliverables, and invoices | Performance of a contract | Performance of a contract |
| Improving website and user experience | Legitimate interest | Legitimate use |
| Analyzing website traffic and usage patterns | Legitimate interest (anonymized data) | Legitimate use |
| Complying with legal and regulatory obligations | Legal obligation | Legal obligation |
| Protecting against fraud, security threats, and misuse | Legitimate interest / Legal obligation | Legitimate use |
We do not use your personal data for automated decision-making or profiling.
5. How We Share Your Data
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.
We may share your data with the following categories of third parties, solely for the operational purposes described above:
- Cloud hosting providers (AWS, Google Cloud Platform, DigitalOcean) — to host our website and securely store data
- Analytics providers (Google Analytics) — to analyze website traffic (data is anonymized where possible)
- Payment processors — to process payments for our services (they operate under their own privacy policies)
- Communication tools (email service providers, WhatsApp Business) — to respond to your inquiries
- Professional advisors (legal, accounting) — when required for business operations
- Law enforcement or regulatory authorities — when required by law or legal process
All third-party providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and process it only for the purposes we specify.
6. Cross-Border Data Transfers
As we operate in both the UAE and India, your personal data may be transferred between these jurisdictions. Additionally, some of our third-party service providers (cloud hosting, analytics) may process data in other countries.
For UAE residents: Cross-border transfers are conducted in accordance with the UAE PDPL. We ensure that adequate safeguards are in place, including standard contractual clauses or your explicit consent, before transferring personal data outside the UAE.
For India residents: Cross-border transfers are conducted in compliance with the DPDPA. Data is transferred only to jurisdictions and entities that provide adequate protection, or with appropriate contractual safeguards.
We take reasonable steps to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy regardless of where it is processed.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and analyze usage.
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential / Necessary | Required for website functionality (session management, security) | Session |
| Analytics | Understanding how visitors use our website (Google Analytics) | Up to 2 years |
| Performance | Monitoring website speed and performance | Session to 1 year |
7.2 Cookie Consent
On your first visit, you can manage your preferences:
- Accept all cookies — all cookie types active
- Accept only essential cookies — analytics and performance disabled
- Manage preferences — choose granular cookie types
7.3 Third-Party Cookies
Google Analytics sets cookies on our behalf under Google's Privacy Policy. We do not use advertising cookies or retargeting pixels unless explicitly disclosed.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected:
- Contact form submissions: 2 years from the date of submission, or until the inquiry is resolved, whichever is later
- Client project data: Duration of the project plus 3 years for legal and contractual record-keeping
- Payment records: As required by applicable tax and accounting laws in UAE and India (typically 5–7 years)
- Website analytics data: Anonymized and aggregated data is retained indefinitely; identifiable data is retained for up to 26 months (Google Analytics default)
- Cookie data: As specified in Section 7
When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized so that it can no longer be associated with you.
9. Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your location, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
For UAE Residents (under PDPL):
- Right to Access — Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Right to Rectification — Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right to Erasure — Request deletion of your personal data
- Right to Restrict Processing — Request that we limit how we use your data
- Right to Data Portability — Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Right to Object — Object to processing based on legitimate interest
- Right to Withdraw Consent — Withdraw consent at any time
For India Residents (under DPDPA):
- Right to Access — Obtain a summary of personal data processed and processing activities
- Right to Correction and Erasure — Request correction of inaccurate data or erasure of data no longer necessary
- Right to Grievance Redressal — Lodge complaints regarding data processing
- Right to Nominate — Nominate another individual to exercise rights on your behalf
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: privacy@advertfuros.tech
We respond within 30 days. Identity verification may be required.
10. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data:
- HTTPS/SSL encryption for all data transmitted through our website
- Access controls limiting data access to authorized personnel only
- Secure cloud hosting with encryption at rest and in transit
- Regular security reviews of our systems and processes
- Incident response procedures for data breach detection and notification
While we take reasonable precautions, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but commit to promptly addressing any security incident in accordance with applicable law.
11. Children's Data
Our website and services are not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child without appropriate parental consent, we will take steps to delete that data promptly.
12. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When material changes occur, we will:
- Update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page
- Post the revised policy on our website
- Where required by law, notify you directly (e.g., via email)
14. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us at:
Data Protection Authorities:
If you are unsatisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant authority:
- UAE: UAE Data Office (https://uaedataoffice.gov.ae)
- India: Data Protection Board of India (under DPDPA)