Privacy Policy

Khalifa Bin Huwaidan Alketbi Advocates & Legal Consultants (Alketbi Law Firm)
Website: https://www.alketbilaw.com/
Last Updated: 12 November 2026

1. Introduction and Commitment to Privacy

Khalifa Bin Huwaidan Alketbi Advocates & Legal Consultants (hereinafter referred to as “Alketbi Law Firm”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of individuals who interact with the Firm and its website.

We recognise the importance of maintaining the confidentiality, integrity and security of personal information, particularly in the legal profession, where sensitive information may be shared in connection with legal advice, representation and other professional services.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process, store, disclose and protect personal data when you:

Visit or interact with https://www.alketbilaw.com/ ;
Contact us through our website, email, telephone or other communication channels;
Request a consultation or enquire about our legal services;
Engage us to provide legal or professional services;
Subscribe to our legal updates, news or other communications; or
Apply for employment, internships or other opportunities with the Firm.

This Policy is intended to be read alongside any applicable client engagement terms, confidentiality obligations and other notices provided to you.

We process personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data (the “UAE PDPL”), where applicable, and other relevant data protection legislation where it applies to our activities.

2. Scope and Application

This Privacy Policy applies to personal data processed by Alketbi in connection with its own business operations, website activities, communications, recruitment and professional relationships.

The Firm operates in Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Where Alketbi processes personal data on behalf of a client in its capacity as a data processor, it will handle that information in accordance with the client’s documented instructions, applicable contractual arrangements and relevant legal obligations.

Where Alketbi acts as a data controller, it determines the purposes and means of processing personal data and is responsible for the processing activities described in this Policy.

Personal data relating to client matters may also be subject to separate confidentiality obligations, professional rules, applicable laws and the terms of the relevant engagement.

3. Personal Data We Collect

Depending on your relationship with the Firm and how you interact with us, we may collect the following categories of personal data:

3.1 Personal and Contact Information

This may include:

Full name and title;
Email address;
Telephone and mobile numbers;
Residential or business address;
Employer, organisation and job title; and
Other contact information voluntarily provided to us.

3.2 Identity and Verification Information

Where necessary for client onboarding, conflict checks, regulatory compliance or the provision of legal services, we may collect:

Emirates ID and passport information;
Nationality and residency details;
Trade licences and company registration documents;
Corporate ownership and beneficial ownership information; and
Other identity verification and due diligence documents.

3.3 Legal Matter and Client Information

When providing legal, advisory, litigation, arbitration, mediation, corporate or other professional services, we may process personal data relating to clients, counterparties, witnesses, employees, representatives and other individuals involved in a matter.

Such information may include:

Contracts, agreements and legal documents;
Correspondence and communications;
Financial, commercial and property information;
Employment and business records;
Court documents, pleadings and evidence;
Information relating to disputes, claims and proceedings; and
Other information reasonably necessary to provide the requested legal services.

3.4 Sensitive and Confidential Information

Certain legal matters may require the processing of sensitive or confidential information, including information relating to health, family circumstances, criminal allegations, financial affairs or other protected personal information.

We process such information only where permitted or required by applicable law and where necessary for the relevant legal, professional or operational purpose. Appropriate safeguards are applied in accordance with the nature of the information and applicable legal requirements.

3.5 Website and Technical Information

When you access our Website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, depending on the website configuration and technologies in use.

This may include:

Internet Protocol (IP) address;
Browser type and version;
Device type and operating system;
Pages visited and referring pages;
Date, time and duration of visits;
Website interaction and usage information; and
Cookie identifiers and similar technical information, where applicable.

3.6 Enquiry and Marketing Information

When you contact us, request a consultation, subscribe to updates or register for an event, we may collect:

Details of your enquiry;
Your preferred method of communication;
Areas of legal interest;
Consultation or event registration details;
Subscription preferences; and
Correspondence and communication history.

3.7 Recruitment Information

Individuals applying for employment, internships or other opportunities may provide:

Curriculum vitae and professional profiles;
Educational qualifications and certificates;
Employment history and professional experience;
Skills, references and relevant supporting documents; and
Other information reasonably required to assess an application.

4. How We Collect Personal Data

We may collect personal data through the following means:

Directly from you when you complete a contact form, submit an enquiry, email us, telephone us or communicate with our representatives;
During consultations, meetings and professional engagements;
From clients, their authorised representatives and other parties involved in a legal matter;
From publicly available records and lawful sources, where necessary for legal services, verification or compliance;
Through recruitment and internship applications; and
Automatically through website technologies, cookies and similar tools, where enabled.

Where personal data relates to another individual, the person providing that information should ensure that they are legally entitled to share it and that any required notice or other legal requirement has been satisfied.

5. Purposes for Processing Personal Data

We process personal data for legitimate, specified and lawful purposes, including:

5.1 Providing Legal and Professional Services

Assessing enquiries and consultation requests;
Conducting conflict-of-interest checks;
Undertaking client onboarding and verification;
Providing legal advice, representation and professional assistance;
Preparing legal documents, agreements and correspondence;
Managing litigation, arbitration, mediation and other proceedings; and
Communicating with clients and authorised representatives.

5.2 Legal and Regulatory Compliance

Meeting applicable legal and regulatory obligations;
Conducting anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing checks where required;
Complying with applicable professional conduct requirements;
Responding to lawful requests from courts, regulators and competent authorities; and
Maintaining records required by law.

5.3 Website Administration and Security

Operating and maintaining the Website;
Improving website functionality and performance;
Monitoring technical issues and security incidents;
Preventing fraud, unauthorised access and misuse; and
Analysing website usage where appropriate and permitted.

5.4 Communication and Marketing

Responding to enquiries and requests;
Sending legal updates, news, insights and information about the Firm’s services;
Managing event and webinar registrations;
Maintaining communication preferences; and
Providing promotional or informational communications where permitted by applicable law.

You may opt out of marketing communications at any time using the unsubscribe facility provided in our communications, where available, or by contacting us directly.

5.5 Recruitment and Human Resources

Processing employment and internship applications;
Assessing qualifications and suitability;
Communicating with applicants; and
Maintaining recruitment records in accordance with applicable requirements.

5.6 Legal Claims and Protection of Rights

We may process relevant personal data where necessary to establish, exercise or defend legal claims, protect our legal rights, resolve disputes or comply with legal proceedings.

6. Legal Grounds for Processing

We process personal data only where a lawful basis exists under the applicable data protection legislation.

Depending on the nature and purpose of the processing, the relevant legal basis may include:

Consent of the individual, where required;
Performance of a contract or taking steps at the individual’s request before entering into a contract;
Compliance with legal and regulatory obligations;
Processing necessary for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims;
Protection of vital interests or other grounds permitted by applicable law; and
Other lawful grounds recognised under the applicable data protection framework.

Where consent is the applicable legal basis, individuals may withdraw that consent at any time. Such withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.

7. Disclosure and Sharing of Personal Data

Alketbi Law Firm does not sell personal data.

We may disclose personal data to third parties where necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, subject to applicable confidentiality obligations and legal requirements.

Such recipients may include:

Authorised personnel: Partners, advocates, legal consultants, employees and relevant personnel of the Firm who require access to perform their duties.
Affiliated offices and entities: Relevant affiliated entities or offices, where applicable and where disclosure is lawful.
Professional advisers: External lawyers, legal consultants, experts, barristers, notaries, translators and other professional advisers engaged in connection with a matter.
Service providers: IT, website hosting, cloud storage, email, document management, accounting, security and other service providers acting on our instructions.
Courts and authorities: Courts, tribunals, arbitral institutions, government departments, regulators and law enforcement authorities where required or permitted by law or necessary for a legal proceeding.
Financial and insurance institutions: Banks, insurers and auditors where reasonably necessary for our operations or a client matter.
Business successors: A successor, acquiring entity or relevant professional adviser in connection with a restructuring, merger or transfer of business, subject to applicable confidentiality and data protection requirements.

Where information is protected by client confidentiality or legal professional privilege, we will respect those obligations and disclose it only where authorised by the client or otherwise permitted or required by law.

8. International Transfers of Personal Data

As a law firm handling matters that may involve international clients, counterparties, advisers and proceedings, personal data may need to be transferred to or accessed from jurisdictions outside the United Arab Emirates.

Some of our service providers may also process or store information outside the UAE.

Where international transfers occur, we take steps to ensure that such transfers are carried out in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the relevant requirements concerning adequate protection, contractual safeguards, permitted exceptions or other lawful transfer mechanisms.

Where the GDPR or another applicable data protection framework governs a particular transfer, the relevant international transfer requirements under that framework will also be observed.

9. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our Website may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, improve user experience and understand how visitors interact with the Website.

Depending on the technologies enabled, cookies may include:

Strictly Necessary Cookies: These support essential website functions, security and navigation.

Functional Cookies: These may remember user preferences and settings to improve website usability.

Analytics and Performance Cookies: These may help us understand website traffic, visitor behaviour and page performance.

Advertising or Tracking Technologies: These may be used only where such technologies are implemented and their use is permitted under applicable law, including where required consent has been obtained.

Where required, we will seek consent before placing non-essential cookies or using similar technologies.

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Restricting certain cookies may affect the availability or functionality of some website features.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, subject to applicable legal, regulatory, professional and contractual requirements.

Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the information and the purpose of processing.

In determining appropriate retention periods, we consider:

The duration of the relevant client or professional relationship;
Applicable legal and regulatory retention requirements;
Professional obligations and document retention requirements;
The need to establish, exercise or defend legal claims; and
Legitimate business and operational requirements.

When personal data is no longer required, it will be securely deleted, destroyed or anonymised, subject to applicable legal obligations and any lawful requirement to retain it.

11. Data Security and Confidentiality

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures designed to protect personal data against unauthorised access, accidental loss, alteration, disclosure, destruction or other unlawful processing.

Depending on the nature of the information and the risks involved, these measures may include:

Access restrictions and authorisation controls;
Secure information storage and document management;
Appropriate encryption and security technologies;
Internal confidentiality procedures;
Staff awareness and information security practices; and
Monitoring and measures to address security incidents.

Access to personal data is restricted to authorised individuals and service providers who require it for legitimate professional or operational purposes.

As a law firm, we also recognise our professional duties of confidentiality and legal professional privilege. These obligations apply independently of this Privacy Policy and remain subject to applicable law and professional rules.

Although we take reasonable steps to protect information, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

12. Personal Data Breaches

If a personal data breach occurs, we will assess the incident and take appropriate steps to contain, investigate and address it.

Where notification is required under applicable law, we will notify the competent authority and affected individuals within the applicable statutory requirements and time limits.

We will also take reasonable steps to prevent or reduce the risk of similar incidents occurring in the future.

13. Your Data Protection Rights

Subject to applicable law and any relevant legal exemptions, you may have rights in relation to your personal data, including the right to:

Request information about the personal data we process;
Request access to your personal data;
Request correction or completion of inaccurate or incomplete information;
Request deletion or erasure where legally permissible;
Request restriction or cessation of certain processing activities;
Object to processing where such a right applies;
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent;
Request data portability where provided by applicable law; and
Lodge a complaint with the competent data protection authority.

These rights are subject to applicable legal limitations. For example, we may be required or permitted to retain or process information to comply with legal obligations, protect the confidentiality of other individuals, maintain professional records or establish, exercise or defend legal claims.

Requests may be submitted using the contact details provided in this Policy. We may request reasonable information to verify your identity before processing a request and will respond within the applicable statutory period.

14. Third-Party Websites and Services

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms or external services.

These third parties operate independently and may collect and process personal data under their own privacy policies and terms of use.

Alketbi Law Firm does not control the privacy practices, content or security arrangements of external websites and is not responsible for their data processing activities.

We encourage visitors to review the relevant privacy policies before sharing personal information with third-party platforms.

15. Children’s Privacy

Our Website and professional services are not primarily directed towards children.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children through the Website except where necessary for a legitimate legal matter or professional purpose and where the collection and processing are permitted by applicable law, including any required parental or legal guardian authorisation.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Alketbi Law Firm may update or amend this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in applicable legislation, regulatory requirements, business operations, website functionality or data processing practices.

Any updated version will be published on this Website with a revised “Last Updated” date.

Visitors are encouraged to review this Policy periodically to remain informed about how their personal data is handled.

17. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, you may contact us using the following details:

Khalifa Bin Huwaidan Alketbi Advocates & Legal Consultants
Suite 204 to 208, City Avenue Tower
Deira, Port Saeed
P.O. Box 41333
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Email: dubai@alketbilaw.com
Telephone: +971 04 294 3940

Website: https://www.alketbilaw.com/

We will review and respond to privacy-related enquiries in accordance with applicable laws and requirements.