Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

 

Agency Eight Corporate Services LLC (“Agency Eight”, “we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to safeguarding your personal data in line with UAE Data Protection Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 45/2021). This Policy describes how we collect, process, store, transfer, and protect your personal information when you engage with our services or visit our website.

 

2. Personal Data We Collect

 

a. Direct data
Collected when you:
– Contact or engage our services (website forms, calls, email)
– Submit KYC documentation (passport, Emirates ID, etc.)
– Visit us or engage in consultations

Data includes:
– Identity: name, date of birth, ID documents
– Contact: address, phone, email
– Corporate: trade name, legal structure, jurisdiction
– Financial: bank details, payment info
– Website: IP address, browser, device info, cookies

b. Indirect data
– From public sources or professional partners (e.g., registries, compliance databases)

 

3. Lawful Bases for Processing

 

We process your data based on:
– Your consent (e.g., marketing communications)
– Service contract necessity (company formation, P.O.R. etc.)
– Legal or regulatory obligations (e.g., AML/KYC)
– Legitimate interests (improving services, internal recordkeeping)

 

4. Purpose of Processing

 

We use your data to:
– Provide and manage corporate, PRO, payroll, visa, and advisory services
– Perform compliance and legal due diligence
– Communicate updates, confirmations, and feedback
– Manage billing, invoicing, and payments
– Enhance website, system security, functionality
– Tailor marketing (only if you consent)

 

5. Sharing and Disclosure

 

We do not sell your data. However, we may share with:
– Government/regulators (e.g., DED, immigration, free-zone authorities)
– Service providers: legal, accounting, IT, payment processors
– Professional advisors (auditors, legal counsel)
– Prospective buyers in case of business transfer

 

6. Cookies and Tracking

 

We use cookies to:
– Enhance site navigation
– Analyze usage patterns
– Provide personalized content

You can manage cookies via your browser settings. Detailed info available in our Cookie Policy.

 

7. Data Security

 

We implement robust technical and organizational measures, including encryption, access controls, and security audits, to ensure data integrity and confidentiality.

 

8. Data Retention

 

Your data will be retained only as long as necessary for service delivery, legal obligations, or legitimate interests. When no longer needed, data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

 

9. Your Rights

 

You have the right to:
– Access or correct your data
– Delete or restrict processing within legal boundaries
– Object to processing based on legitimate interests or marketing
– Withdraw consent at any time
– Request data portability (where applicable)

To exercise these rights, please contact us via business@agency8corporate.com.

 

10. Automated Processing

 

We do not use fully automated decision-making without human oversight.

 

11. Third-Party Links

 

Our website may link to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and recommend reviewing their policies separately.

 

12. Complaints

 

If you’re unhappy with our data handling, please contact us.

 

13. Updates to Policy

 

We may amend this Policy to reflect legal or operational changes. Updates will be posted on our website with a revised ‘Last Updated’ date. Significant changes will be communicated.

 

14. Contact Us

 

By using, or continuing to use, this website and / or providing your personal Information after having reviewed this website, you will have consented to the terms and conditions presented to you in this privacy notice, so that the data controller may continue to process said information unless and until you oppose to one or more of the purposes indicated above or revoke your consent therefor or altogether according to the terms and conditions herein.