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Privacy Policy
SHE CONNECTS DUBAI

PRIVACY POLICY — SHE CONNECTS DUBAI

Last updated: November 2025

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This Privacy Policy explains how She Connects Dubai collects, uses, stores and protects your personal information in accordance with the UAE Personal Data Protection Law (Federal Law No. 45 of 2021).

By using our website or attending any of our events, you consent to the practices described in this Policy.

 

1. Who We Are

She Connects Dubai is a women’s community hosting wellness, networking and lifestyle events across the UAE.
This Privacy Policy applies to:

  • Our website (sheconnects.ae or relevant domain)

  • Event registration forms

  • Email sign-up forms

  • Partnership and collaboration enquiries

  • Any personal information collected during events

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2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

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2.1 Information You Provide Directly

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Social media handles (optional)

  • Event registration details

  • Partnership or collaboration details

  • Any messages or enquiries you send us

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2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Device type

  • Browser type

  • Pages viewed

  • Cookies and tracking data (Wix default analytics)

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2.3 Event Photography & Videography

By attending our events, you may appear in photos or videos used for marketing or community purposes.
You may request not to be photographed by informing a team member upon arrival.

 

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

  • Communicate with you about events or enquiries

  • Process ticket registrations

  • Send updates, newsletters or community announcements

  • Improve our website and event experience

  • Manage partnerships and collaborations

  • Ensure operational safety at events

  • Comply with local laws and regulatory requirements

We do not use personal data for profiling or automated decision-making.

 

4. Legal Basis for Processing (UAE PDPL)

Under UAE PDPL, we collect and process data based on:

  • Your consent (e.g. email sign-ups)

  • Contractual necessity (e.g. event ticket purchase)

  • Legitimate interests (e.g. event communications, community updates)

  • Compliance with laws where applicable

You may withdraw consent at any time.

 

5. How We Store and Protect Your Data

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information, including:

  • Secure password-protected systems

  • Encrypted data storage provided by Wix

  • Limited access to authorised personnel only

  • Secure payment processing via third-party providers

While we use industry-standard safeguards, no transmission or storage system is completely secure.

 

6. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

We may share information only with:

  • Trusted service providers (e.g. Wix, Stripe, Mailchimp)

  • Event partners or venues, only when necessary for event operations

  • Legal authorities, if required by UAE law

All third parties must meet UAE PDPL requirements.

 

7. International Data Transfers

Our website is hosted on Wix, which may store data outside the UAE.
Where data is transferred internationally, Wix implements appropriate safeguards in line with UAE PDPL requirements.

 

8. Your Rights Under UAE PDPL

You have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data

  • Ask for corrections or updates

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Restrict or object to certain processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Request information about how your data is used

To exercise any rights, contact us at hello@sheconnects.ae.

We may request proof of identity for security purposes.

 

9. Cookies & Tracking

Our website uses cookies through Wix to:

  • Monitor performance

  • Improve site functionality

  • Understand visitor behaviour

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

 

10. Retention of Data

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide services

  • Meet legal requirements

  • Resolve disputes

  • Maintain operational records

When data is no longer needed, we securely delete it.

 

11. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites.

We recommend reviewing their policies before providing personal information.

 

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

Your continued use of the website after changes indicates acceptance of the revised policy.

 

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, contact us at:
hello@sheconnects.ae

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