Privacy & Data Protection Commitment
Your information security is paramount to our advisory relationship
Effective: December 16, 2025
Introduction
Emirates Gateway ("we," "our," or "us") maintains the highest standards of data protection and privacy in accordance with UAE Federal Decree Law No. 45 of 2021 on Personal Data Protection and the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Data Protection Law No. 5 of 2020.
This Privacy Policy outlines our precise practices regarding the collection, use, protection, and disclosure of your personal information when you engage with our advisory services, utilize our website, or interact with Emirates Gateway through any channel.
We invite you to read this policy carefully to understand our commitment to your privacy and how your personal information contributes to our ability to deliver exceptional financial advisory services.
Information We Collect
In providing our premium mortgage and banking advisory services, we collect information that enables us to deliver personalized financial guidance:
Personal Identification Information
- Full legal name and preferred form of address
- Emirates ID number and/or passport details (for KYC compliance)
- Date of birth and nationality
- Contact information (email address, telephone number, residential address)
- Professional details (occupation, employer, income structure)
Financial Information
- Income verification documentation
- Banking relationship history
- Asset portfolios and liability structures
- Credit history and borrowing capacity
- Investment objectives and risk parameters
Service Usage Information
- Advisory services utilized
- Banking products of interest
- Property investment preferences
- Consultation records and communication history
- Service satisfaction feedback
Website Usage Data
- IP address and device information
- Website navigation patterns
- Time spent on specific advisory resources
- Calculator and tool utilization data
- Geographic location (at country level only)
How We Use Your Information
Emirates Gateway employs your information with strategic precision to deliver exceptional advisory services:
Core Service Delivery
- Structuring personalized mortgage and banking recommendations
- Facilitating introductions to appropriate banking partners
- Performing precise affordability and eligibility assessments
- Preparing customized financial solution proposals
- Maintaining ongoing advisory relationships
Regulatory Compliance
- Fulfilling UAE Central Bank KYC and AML requirements
- Maintaining records as required by financial regulatory frameworks
- Verifying identity in accordance with UAE Federal laws
- Conducting appropriate due diligence on financial circumstances
- Ensuring compliance with DIFC data protection regulations
Service Enhancement
- Refining our advisory methodologies to better serve your objectives
- Developing new financial tools and resources
- Identifying emerging opportunities in UAE banking landscapes
- Optimizing our digital platforms for superior engagement
- Training our advisory specialists on market developments
Communication
- Providing updates on your advisory engagement
- Delivering relevant UAE financial market intelligence
- Sharing regulatory changes that may impact your financial position
- Inviting feedback on your advisory experience
- Offering exclusive financial opportunities aligned with your profile
Data Protection Measures
Emirates Gateway implements sophisticated security protocols to safeguard your information:
Technical Safeguards
- 256-bit SSL encryption for all digital communications
- Multi-factor authentication for information access
- Regular security assessments and penetration testing
- Advanced firewall and intrusion detection systems
- Secure cloud storage with enterprise-grade protection
Operational Controls
- Strict access limitations based on role necessity
- Comprehensive staff training on data protection protocols
- Clean desk policy and physical document security
- Regular data protection compliance audits
- Documented information security procedures
Third-Party Standards
- Due diligence assessment of all service providers
- Contractual data protection obligations for partners
- Regular verification of compliance with our standards
- Data processing agreements with all relevant parties
- Prohibition of data usage beyond specified purposes
Information Sharing
Emirates Gateway maintains a selective approach to information sharing:
Banking Partners
With your explicit consent, we share relevant financial information with specific banking institutions to facilitate mortgage applications or banking service arrangements. This information is precisely limited to what is necessary for securing optimal terms.
Service Providers
We engage specialized service providers who support our advisory operations. These partners are bound by strict confidentiality agreements and may access limited information solely to perform specific functions on our behalf.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information when required by UAE law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request. Any such disclosure is conducted with the utmost discretion and limited to what is legally mandated.
Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or restructuring, information may be transferred as part of the corporate assets but would remain subject to the commitments made in this Privacy Policy.
Your Privacy Rights
Emirates Gateway respects your control over personal information:
Access Rights
You may request access to the personal information we maintain about you. We will provide this information in a structured, commonly used format within 30 days of your verified request.
Correction Rights
If you identify inaccuracies in your information, we will promptly correct our records following verification of the changes requested.
Deletion Rights
Subject to our regulatory retention requirements, you may request deletion of your personal information. We will comply with such requests except where retention is legally mandated.
Objection Rights
You may object to certain types of processing, including marketing communications. We will respect your preferences promptly upon notification.
Consent Withdrawal
You may withdraw previously provided consent for specific processing activities at any time, with future effect.
Complaint Rights
If you have concerns about our data practices, you may lodge a complaint with us directly or with the UAE Data Protection Authority or DIFC Commissioner of Data Protection.
Cookie Policy
Our website employs cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:
Essential Cookies
These are necessary for the website's functionality and cannot be disabled. They include session cookies that enable basic features like secure areas access and e-commerce service use.
Performance Cookies
These cookies collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website, helping us improve site functionality and user experience through aggregate analysis.
Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as language preferences and location-based content delivery.
Targeting Cookies
These cookies create profiles of your interests based on your browsing behavior to deliver relevant advertising on our site and third-party platforms.
Cookie Management
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may impact website functionality.
International Data Transfers
Emirates Gateway primarily stores data within the UAE. However, limited transfers to other jurisdictions may occur:
Transfer Mechanisms
When transferring data outside the UAE, we implement appropriate safeguards including Standard Contractual Clauses, adequacy decisions, or other legally approved mechanisms.
Service Providers
Our international service providers are carefully selected based on their data protection standards and contractually obligated to maintain protection levels equivalent to our own.
Access Controls
Cross-border transfers are limited to specific, necessary purposes and subject to strict access controls and encryption protocols.
Children's Privacy
Emirates Gateway does not knowingly collect information from individuals under 18 years of age. Our services are designed exclusively for adults seeking financial advisory assistance.
Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices or regulatory requirements. Material changes will be communicated through:
- Website notifications
- Direct client communications
- Service update announcements
We encourage regular review of this policy to stay informed about our information practices.
Contact Information
For privacy-related inquiries, please contact:
Data Protection Officer
Emirates Gateway
Downtown Dubai, UAE
Email: info@emiratesgateway.ae
Phone: +971 50 161 7864
Emirates Gateway respects your privacy as a cornerstone of our advisory relationship. Our commitment to protecting your information reflects the same precision and care we bring to your financial objectives.