Legal
Privacy policy.
How we handle the information you give us. Written to be read, not to be skipped.
This is a sample policy for a demonstration site.
Before going live, it must be reviewed against UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on Personal Data Protection and any free-zone data rules that apply to your licensing jurisdiction.
What we collect.
Information you submit through our forms — name, email, company, sector, stage and the descriptions you provide. For investors and experts, additional professional information relevant to your application.
Why we collect it.
To publish your directory listing where you've asked us to, to assess applications, to arrange introductions between members, and to send you updates you've opted into.
What we publish.
For startup listings: company name, founder name, sector, stage, city and your one-line description. We do not publish email addresses, financial details or contact information without explicit permission.
Who we share it with.
Members of the network where an introduction is relevant and you've consented. Service partners where you've asked us to arrange something on your behalf. We do not sell data to anyone.
How long we keep it.
While your listing is active, and for a reasonable period afterwards for record-keeping. You can ask us to remove your listing at any time.
Your rights.
You can request access to, correction of, or deletion of your information by emailing us. We'll respond within a reasonable period.
Cookies.
This site uses only essential functionality. Any analytics added later will be disclosed here with the option to decline non-essential tracking.