Privacy policies

Privacy Policy for IFAVH

Effective Date: [Insert Date]

This Privacy Policy explains how IFAVH (Incubator, Furnace, Accelerator, Venture, and Hub), referred to as “we,” “our,” or “us,” collects, uses, shares, and protects personal information from individuals (“you”) who visit our website at https://ifavh.com/ (the “Site”) or interact with our programs, services, or communications. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the UAE Personal Data Protection Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021).

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at admin@ifavh.com.

  1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal information depending on your interaction with us:

1.1 As a Website Visitor:

  • IP address and browser type
  • Location data (based on your IP address)
  • Device type and operating system
  • Referral source (e.g., search engine or other website)
  • Duration and frequency of page visits
  • Form inputs (e.g., when signing up for newsletters or contact forms)
  • Cookies and similar technologies (e.g., pixels and tags) for analytics and user experience

1.2 As a Program Applicant or User:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Contact number
  • Company name and details
  • Business address and country
  • Role/position
  • LinkedIn profile or other public professional profiles (if submitted)
  • Any other details submitted in your application or correspondence

1.3 From Events and Communications:

  • Details provided during webinars, events, or meetings (e.g., feedback, registration data)
  • Communication logs including email, call correspondence, and chat transcripts
  • Media (e.g., photos or videos) from events where prior consent is obtained
  1. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • To provide access to the Site and ensure its secure operation
  • To process and evaluate applications for programs and initiatives
  • To manage your participation in IFAVH programs, training, and events
  • To respond to inquiries and provide support
  • To send informational and promotional emails (with your consent)
  • To improve our services, including analysis of user behavior and program impact
  • To manage our business relationships and communications
  • To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
  1. Legal Basis for Processing

We rely on the following legal bases to process your personal information:

  • Your consent (e.g., for marketing, media consent, or specific program registration)
  • Fulfillment of a contract (e.g., program participation or service delivery)
  • Legitimate interests (e.g., program management, fraud prevention, website analytics)
  • Legal obligation (e.g., compliance with data protection and financial regulations)

 

  1. Marketing Communications

We may send you updates about our programs, services, or events. You may opt out at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or contacting us at admin@ifavh.com.

We do not share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

  1. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with:

  • Trusted third-party service providers (e.g., email marketing, cloud hosting, analytics)
  • Government and regulatory agencies, in accordance with legal obligations or upon request
  • Program partners, sponsors, or investors, with your knowledge and appropriate safeguards
  • Our professional advisors (e.g., auditors, accountants, or legal counsel)
  • Third parties as part of a business transfer or asset sale (subject to confidentiality)

We require that all recipients of your personal data implement adequate security and confidentiality measures.

  1. International Data Transfers

Your personal information may be transferred to, and processed in, countries outside your country of residence, including jurisdictions that may not have the same level of data protection. Where applicable, we implement appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or other legally recognized mechanisms, to ensure your data is protected in accordance with applicable law.

  1. Data Retention

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy and to comply with applicable legal, regulatory, or business requirements. Unless a longer retention period is legally required, we will delete your personal data within 6 years from the date of your last interaction with us.

  1. Your Rights

Under the GDPR and UAE Personal Data Protection Law, you have the following rights:

  • Right to access your personal data
  • Right to correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Right to withdraw consent (where consent is the legal basis for processing)
  • Right to object to or restrict the processing of your data
  • Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”), where applicable
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to be informed about automated decision-making or profiling (if applicable)
  • Right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise these rights, contact us at admin@ifavh.com. We may require identity verification for security purposes.

  1. Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal data, including encryption, secure access controls, and staff training. While we take reasonable steps to secure your data, no system is completely secure. Please report any suspected data breaches to admin@ifavh.com immediately.

  1. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted on our Site with an updated effective date. Material changes will be communicated via email or direct notice on the Site. Continued use of the Site or services after changes signifies acceptance of the updated policy.