AL Shamil Training And Consultancy Academy
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 25 May 2026
Al Shamil Training and Consultancy Academy Training and Consultancy Academy (“Al Shamil Training and Consultancy Academy”, “ASTCA”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, integrity, and security of personal information collected through our website, digital platforms, communication channels, online portals, training systems, applications, and related services (collectively referred to as the “Website” or “Services”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process, store, disclose, and protect personal information in accordance with applicable laws and regulations of the United Arab Emirates.
- WHO WE ARE
Al Shamil Training and Consultancy Academy Training and Consultancy Academy is a UAE-based training and consultancy organisation operating from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Our services may include training, consultancy, simulation, capability development, leadership development, strategic advisory services, education, accreditation support, and related operational and professional services.
- SCOPE OF THIS PRIVACY POLICY
This Privacy Policy applies to personal information collected through:
- our public website and online platforms
- contact forms and consultation request forms
- online portals and communication channels
- training registrations and enquiries
- event registrations and partnership enquiries
- cookies, analytics tools, and technical website logs
- any related digital interaction with Al Shamil Training and Consultancy Academy
- INFORMATION WE MAY COLLECT
Depending on your interaction with the Website, we may collect the following categories of information:
- personal identification information such as name, title, rank, nationality, employer, organisation, and job position
- contact information including email address, telephone number, office address, and communication preferences
- institutional and operational enquiry details submitted by you
- technical information including IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, referral source, and usage logs
- website interaction and analytics information
- information voluntarily provided during communication, registrations, applications, or consultations
- HOW WE COLLECT INFORMATION
Information may be collected when:
- you submit a form or enquiry through the Website
- you contact us by email, telephone, or online communication tools
- you register for services, events, or training activities
- you browse or interact with the Website
- cookies and server logs automatically collect technical usage information
- PURPOSES FOR USING INFORMATION
We may use collected information for legitimate operational and business purposes including:
- responding to enquiries, requests, and consultations
- providing training, consultancy, or related services
- communicating with authorized contacts and stakeholders
- managing registrations, bookings, and applications
- improving website functionality, performance, and security
- protecting systems against fraud, abuse, cyber threats, or unauthorised access
- maintaining internal operational records
- complying with legal, regulatory, contractual, accreditation, and security obligations
- conducting internal analytics and service improvement
- LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING
Where applicable, Al Shamil Training and Consultancy Academy processes personal information based on:
- consent provided by the individual
- legitimate business and operational interests
- contractual requirements
- compliance with applicable UAE laws, regulations, and lawful requests from competent authorities
- DATA STORAGE AND SECURITY
Al Shamil Training and Consultancy Academy applies reasonable administrative, organisational, technical, and cybersecurity measures designed to protect information against unauthorised access, misuse, disclosure, alteration, loss, or destruction.
Security measures may include:
- secure hosting infrastructure
- encrypted communications where applicable
- restricted personnel access controls
- monitoring and cybersecurity protections
- backup and recovery controls
- role-based access management
While reasonable security safeguards are implemented, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed as completely secure.
- DATA LOCATION
Website infrastructure, systems, and data may be hosted, processed, or stored within the United Arab Emirates or other approved jurisdictions where operationally required, subject to applicable legal and security requirements.
- DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION
Al Shamil Training and Consultancy Academy does not sell personal information. Information may be disclosed only where reasonably necessary for legitimate operational purposes, including:
- service providers supporting Website operations or cybersecurity
- legal, regulatory, or government authorities where required by law
- professional advisers, auditors, insurers, or compliance partners
- authorized affiliates or partners supporting operational activities
All disclosures are limited to legitimate and lawful purposes.
- COOKIES AND ANALYTICS
The Website may use cookies, session identifiers, analytics technologies, and similar tools to support:
- Website functionality and security
- language and session preferences
- performance monitoring and analytics
- user experience improvements
- fraud prevention and system protection
Users may adjust browser settings to restrict or disable cookies; however, certain Website functions may become limited.
- DATA RETENTION
Personal information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for operational, legal, contractual, accreditation, compliance, security, or record-keeping purposes. Information that is no longer required may be securely deleted, archived, or anonymised in accordance with internal policies and applicable law.
- YOUR RIGHTS
Subject to applicable UAE laws and regulations, you may have the right to:
- request access to your personal information
- request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- request deletion of information where legally permissible
- withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- object to certain forms of processing where applicable
Requests may be subject to verification, legal obligations, operational requirements, and applicable exceptions.
- INTERNATIONAL USERS
If you access the Website from outside the United Arab Emirates, you acknowledge that information may be transferred to, processed, or stored in the UAE or other jurisdictions where Al Shamil Training and Consultancy Academy or its service providers operate.
- THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES
The Website may contain links to third-party websites, applications, or platforms. Al Shamil Training and Consultancy Academy is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, security, or policies of external websites or services.
- CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
The Website is not intended for use by children under the age of 18 unless specifically authorised through institutional or supervised training arrangements. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate authorisation where required.
- CONFIDENTIALITY OF OPERATIONAL INFORMATION
Users must not submit classified, restricted, export-controlled, operationally sensitive, confidential, or security-protected information through public website forms or unsecured communication channels unless specifically authorised in writing.
- CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
Al Shamil Training and Consultancy Academy may revise or update this Privacy Policy at any time. Updated versions will be published on the Website with a revised effective date. Continued use of the Website after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
- GOVERNING LAW
This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the United Arab Emirates and the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
- CONTACT INFORMATION
For questions, requests, or concerns relating to this Privacy Policy or personal information handling, please contact:
Legal Entity Name: XXX
Registered Address: XXX
Email Address: XXX
Telephone Number: XXX
Website: XXX
