Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 2025 · UAE PDPL Compliant
1. Data Controller Identity
DirJournal is a UAE-based operation. For the purposes of the UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data ("PDPL"), DirJournal acts as the Data Controller for personal data collected through its platform at dirjournal.com.
2. Explicit Consent
By accessing, browsing, or using DirJournal, you provide explicit consent for the collection, processing, storage, and use of your personal data as described in this Privacy Policy, in accordance with the UAE PDPL.
This consent extends to:
- Account registration and authentication data;
- Business listing information submitted by listing owners;
- Contact form submissions and lead inquiries;
- Newsletter subscriptions;
- Usage analytics and browsing behavior;
- Payment and transaction data processed through our payment partners.
3. Your Data Rights Under UAE PDPL
Under the UAE PDPL, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right to Access
You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you, including a copy of such data and information about how it is processed.
Right to Rectification
You have the right to request correction or updating of any inaccurate or incomplete personal data we hold about you.
Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten")
You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data, subject to applicable legal obligations and legitimate business interests as permitted under the PDPL.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through our About page. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
4. Data We Collect
We collect the following categories of personal data:
- Identity Data: Name, email address, business name, and contact information;
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and access logs;
- Usage Data: Pages visited, search queries, and interaction patterns;
- Transaction Data: Payment details processed through secure third-party payment providers;
- Content Data: Reviews, listings, and other user-generated content.
5. Affiliate Partners & Cookies
DirJournal utilizes affiliate links and partners with third-party services that may earn commissions from referral traffic. Our affiliate partners may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Track referral traffic from DirJournal to partner websites;
- Attribute commissions for purchases or sign-ups;
- Analyze and optimize advertising and marketing performance.
You may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features.
6. Data Security
We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encrypted data transmission, secure server infrastructure, and access controls.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by UAE law. Business listing data may be retained for the duration of the listing's active status plus a reasonable archival period.
8. Third-Party Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with:
- Payment processors for transaction processing;
- Analytics providers for platform improvement;
- Law enforcement authorities when required by UAE law;
- Affiliate partners as described in Section 5.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be communicated through a notice on our platform. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
For privacy-related inquiries, contact us through our About page. Also review our Terms of Service.