Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Averiq Advisory Consultancy ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.aaconsultancy.in or use our business setup consultancy services in the United Arab Emirates.

Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with its terms, please discontinue use of our website.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Identity Data: Full name, nationality, passport details (where required for visa/company formation services).
• Contact Data: Email address, phone number, postal address.
• Business Data: Business activity, company name, jurisdiction preference, intended UAE setup details.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, time zone, pages visited, and other diagnostic data collected automatically via cookies.
• Communication Data: Messages, enquiries, and feedback you send us via our contact form or email.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To respond to your consultation requests and provide our services.
• To process and manage your business setup, licensing, or visa applications.
• To communicate important updates regarding your application or our services.
• To improve our website and tailor content to your needs.
• To comply with legal and regulatory obligations under UAE law.
• To send occasional marketing communications (only with your consent).

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal grounds:

• Contractual necessity: To fulfil our service agreement with you.
• Legal obligation: To comply with UAE regulatory requirements.
• Legitimate interests: To operate and improve our business.
• Consent: For marketing communications, where you have opted in.

5. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your data only in the following circumstances:

• UAE Government Authorities: Departments of Economic Development (DED), free zone authorities, GDRFA, and other regulatory bodies as required for your service.
• Service Providers: Trusted third-party partners (e.g., banking institutions, legal advisors) who assist in delivering our services under strict confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by applicable UAE laws and regulations. Client records related to company formation and licensing may be retained for a minimum of 5 years in compliance with UAE commercial law.

7. Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyse website traffic. You can control cookie settings through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of our website.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our website is served over HTTPS with SSL encryption. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

9. Your Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal retention requirements).
• Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.
• Object to or restrict processing of your data.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@aaconsultancy.in.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: