1. Introduction
Khalid Al Sarookh Advocates and Legal Consultants and its affiliated entities (“OS Legal”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) are committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our clients, website visitors, job applicants, service providers, and all individuals whose data we process.
We operate in compliance with applicable data protection laws and regulations in the United Arab Emirates, including but not limited to:
- Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 regarding the Protection of Personal Data (UAE PDPL);
- The implementing regulations of the UAE Data Office, once in force;
- The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Data Protection Law (where applicable).
This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data.
2. Scope of this Policy
This Policy applies when you:
- Visit our website: www.oslegal.ae
- Contact us by email, phone, or via our contact forms;
- Engage our legal services;
- Apply for employment or internship opportunities;
- Provide services to us or interact with us in any capacity.
3. What Personal Data We Collect
Depending on the interaction, we may collect the following types of personal data:
a) Website Visitors
- Contact information (name, email, phone number);
- IP address, browser type, device information, time zone;
- Website usage data (pages visited, time on site, etc.);
- Cookies and tracking data (see Section 9 below).
b) Clients or Prospective Clients
- Full name, job title, contact information;
- Company affiliation;
- KYC and AML-related data (e.g., source of funds, ownership structures);
- Legal matter details and communications;
- Payment and billing information.
c) Job Applicants
- Full name, contact details;
- CV/resume, education and work history;
- Nationality, date of birth, and gender (if disclosed);
- Any other data provided during the application process.
4. How We Use Your Personal Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To provide and manage legal services;
- To verify identity, perform KYC/AML checks;
- To respond to enquiries and communicate with you;
- To manage our client relationships;
- To comply with legal and regulatory obligations;
- To evaluate job applications;
- For internal training, compliance, and security purposes;
- To improve our website and services;
- With your consent, to send newsletters or legal updates.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
Depending on the nature of your interaction, we rely on the following legal bases:
- Contractual necessity – to fulfil our obligations under a contract;
- Legal obligation – to comply with applicable laws and regulations;
- Legitimate interest – such as improving our services or preventing fraud;
- Consent – where we explicitly ask for it (e.g., marketing emails).
6. Who We Share Your Data With
We may share your data with:
- OS Legal’s affiliated partners and entities (where necessary);
- Legal and regulatory authorities (when required by law);
- Courts, tribunals, and opposing legal representatives;
- Our insurers, auditors, and professional advisers;
We ensure that all third parties are bound by data protection obligations consistent with applicable laws.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to:
- Fulfil the purposes for which it was collected;
- Comply with legal and regulatory retention requirements (typically 6 years);
- Enforce legal rights or defend claims.
Upon expiry of retention periods, data is securely deleted or anonymised.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance user experience, understand usage patterns, and optimize content.
You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings. For more information, please refer to our Cookie Policy (if applicable).
9. Security Measures
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to secure personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, or disclosure. These include:
- Data encryption and secure storage;
- Access controls and confidentiality agreements;
- Staff training and cybersecurity protocols;
- Regular reviews of security policies and procedures.
While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security over the internet.
1O. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this Policy regularly to stay informed of how we process your data.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, improve functionality, and analyze site usage. Cookies are small data files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us understand how users interact with our site and allow us to provide a more personalized and efficient service.
By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this section of our Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should adjust your browser settings accordingly or refrain from using our site.
We use the following types of cookies:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies – Essential for the operation of our website and enabling core functions such as security and accessibility.
- Performance Cookies – Used to collect anonymous data for analytical purposes, helping us understand and improve how visitors use our site.
- Functionality Cookies – Allow our website to remember user preferences and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
- Third-Party Cookies – May be set by external services integrated into our website, such as embedded videos or analytics tools.
You may manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the performance and functionality of our website.