PRIVACY & DATA PROTECTION

Privacy Policy

This page explains how information is handled when you use the website or submit an enquiry to Skills Legal Consultants.

Last updated: 2 August 2026 Skills Legal Consultants

Please avoid sending more information or documents than reasonably necessary to explain the enquiry at the initial stage.

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Scope of this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Skills Legal Consultants collects, uses, stores, and shares personal information when you visit the website, submit a legal enquiry, or communicate with us.

It applies to information collected through the website, online forms, email, telephone, and other communication channels connected with the services described on this website.

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Information We May Collect

We may collect identification and contact information such as your name, telephone number, email address, and company name where provided.

We may collect details of your legal enquiry, relevant party names, important dates, and documents or correspondence that you choose to provide.

The website may automatically collect limited technical information such as an IP address, device and browser type, pages visited, cookies, and performance data.

  • Identification and contact information.
  • Enquiry details and uploaded documents.
  • Communication and language preferences.
  • Technical and website usage data.
  • Other information you choose to provide.
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How We Collect Information

We receive information directly from you when you complete a form, send a message, call us, or provide documents for the review of your enquiry.

Technical data may also be collected through cookies, measurement tools, security services, hosting providers, and embedded website services.

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How We Use Information

We use information to the extent reasonably necessary to understand your enquiry, communicate with you, identify the requested scope of support, and manage the professional relationship where services are agreed.

  • Reviewing and responding to enquiries.
  • Requesting further information or documents.
  • Arranging appointments and communications.
  • Managing services and matters where agreed.
  • Improving website performance and user experience.
  • Protecting the website and detecting misuse.
  • Complying with legal, regulatory, and professional obligations.
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Sharing of Information

We do not sell personal information. Information may be shared where necessary with providers supporting website operation, email, forms, hosting, or security, and with advisers or competent authorities where required to provide services or comply with law.

Sharing is limited according to the relevant purpose and is subject to applicable confidentiality, professional, and legal obligations.

  • Hosting, email, form, and security providers.
  • Approved advisers and professionals where necessary.
  • Judicial, regulatory, or governmental authorities where legally required.
  • Other parties with your consent or on your instructions.
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International Data Transfers

Some hosting, email, analytics, or technical services may rely on servers or providers located outside the UAE. Where a cross-border transfer occurs, reasonable steps are taken to use providers that offer appropriate data protection safeguards under the applicable requirements.

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Data Retention

Information is retained for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, to manage an enquiry or matter, to meet legal and professional obligations, or to protect legal rights and claims.

Retention periods vary according to the type of information, the nature of the legal matter, and regulatory requirements. When information is no longer needed, it may be deleted, anonymised, or access-restricted as appropriate.

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Information Security

Reasonable administrative, technical, and organisational measures are used to protect information against unauthorised access, use, alteration, or disclosure.

No electronic transmission or storage method can be guaranteed to be completely secure. While absolute security cannot be promised, reasonable steps are taken to reduce and manage relevant risks.

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Your Data Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may request information about your personal data, its purposes of processing, and the parties with whom it is shared, and request correction or completion of inaccurate data.

You may also have rights to request erasure, restriction, objection, cessation of processing, and portability where the legal and technical conditions apply. Certain requests may be subject to legal exceptions, particularly where retention is necessary for legal claims, defence of rights, or compliance with a legal obligation.

  • Request information about data being processed.
  • Request correction or completion of inaccurate data.
  • Request erasure where the legal conditions apply.
  • Request restriction or object to processing.
  • Object to processing for direct marketing.
  • Request data portability where legally and technically available.
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Cookies and External Services

The website may use cookies necessary for page operation, forms, and security, and may use measurement tools or external services to improve performance or display embedded content.

You can manage cookies through your browser settings, although disabling certain cookies may affect the operation of parts of the website.

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Children’s Privacy

The website and services are intended for adults and are not designed to knowingly collect children’s personal information. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that a child has provided personal information without appropriate permission, please contact us so the matter can be reviewed.

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Updates to this Policy

This policy may be updated when website operations, services, or legal requirements change. The latest revision date will appear at the top of this page, and you are encouraged to review the policy periodically.

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Privacy Contact

To request access, correction, erasure, or restriction of your personal data, or to ask a question about this Privacy Policy, contact us using the email address or telephone number shown below.

By using the website, you acknowledge that you have read this policy and understand how information is handled.

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