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Privacy Policy
Alderton respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or submit a registration request.
1. Introduction
1.1 This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors and prospective clients who access the Alderton website or submit a registration inquiry.
1.2 Alderton Real Estate Advisory ("Alderton," "we," "our," or "the Firm"), registered in the United Arab Emirates, is the data controller responsible for the collection and processing of personal data under this policy.
1.3 We process personal data in accordance with the UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on Personal Data Protection (PDPL) and its implementing regulations, as issued by the UAE Data Office.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Registration Information
Information provided through our access request form, including your full name, email address, company name, and company registration number.
2.2 Usage Information
Data related to how you interact with our website, including page visits, browser type, device information, and usage patterns, collected for security and operational purposes.
2.3 Professional Information
Details about your institutional affiliation or investment mandate that you choose to provide as part of the registration process.
2.4 Communications
Information shared when you contact us directly via email or other correspondence channels.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use personal data to:
Verify eligibility as a qualified institutional investor
Evaluate and respond to registration requests
Conduct identity verification and screening in compliance with applicable anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) regulations
Communicate information relevant to our services and investment activity
Maintain the security and integrity of our systems
Comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations
Sharing of Data
4.1 Alderton does not sell personal data.
4.2 Data may be shared with trusted professional advisors (legal, compliance, financial) bound by confidentiality obligations, or with service providers strictly supporting our operations under appropriate data processing agreements.
4.3 Personal information may be disclosed to regulatory bodies, government authorities, or financial intelligence units where required by applicable law, including obligations under UAE AML and counter-terrorism financing regulations.
4.4 Personal information may also be disclosed to protect Alderton's legal rights or in connection with a corporate transaction such as a merger or restructuring.
5. Data Retention
5.1 Personal data is retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by applicable law. In accordance with UAE financial recordkeeping requirements, registration and compliance data is retained for a minimum of ten (10) years.
5.2 You may request deletion of your personal data by contacting us directly, subject to any mandatory legal retention obligations that override such requests.
6. Security
6.1 Alderton implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure.
6.2 Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel on a strict need-to-know basis. While we take security seriously, no method of transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
7. Your Rights
7.1 Under the UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on Personal Data Protection (PDPL), you have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal data, and to be informed of how it is being used.
7.2 These rights may be subject to limitations where retention is required by law or where processing is necessary for regulatory compliance purposes.
7.3 To exercise any of these rights or ask questions about your data, contact us at: contact@alderton.com
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page along with a revised effective date. Continued use of our website following any update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.