Privacy Policy
Your Privacy Matters to Us
Last Updated: 2026-10-10
Introduction
Al-Mithaq Institute ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our online learning platform. This policy complies with UAE Federal Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data and applicable international data protection standards.
1 Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide
- Name and contact information (email, phone number)
- Account credentials (username, password)
- Billing and payment information
- Educational background and interests
- Course progress and completion data
- Communications with our support team
Information Collected Automatically
- Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
- Usage data (pages visited, time spent, clicks)
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
- Location data (country, region)
2 How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and maintain our educational services
- Process your course enrollments and payments
- Send course materials and updates
- Communicate about your account and provide customer support
- Personalize your learning experience
- Issue certificates upon course completion
- Improve our platform and develop new features
- Comply with legal obligations
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
3 Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information with:
Service Providers
Third-party companies that help us operate our platform (hosting, payment processing, email delivery)
Analytics, Advertising and Enquiry Management
Google Analytics, Google Ads, Meta, TikTok and Microsoft Clarity measure how our website and advertisements perform. When you send an enquiry through our contact form, subscribe to our newsletter or create an account, the details you submit (such as your name, email, phone number and message) and the advertisement that brought you to our website are shared with Rihan (rihanai.com), the service we use to manage enquiries and measure our advertising. Passwords and payment details are never shared.
Instructors
Limited information shared with course instructors for educational purposes
Legal Requirements
When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
We do NOT: Sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
4 Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:
- SSL encryption for data transmission
- Secure servers and databases
- Regular security audits and updates
- Limited access to personal data (need-to-know basis)
- Employee training on data protection
5 Your Rights
Under UAE data protection law, you have the right to:
Access
Request a copy of your personal data
Correction
Update or correct inaccurate information
Deletion
Request deletion of your personal data
Portability
Receive your data in a portable format
Objection
Object to certain processing activities
Restriction
Limit how we use your data
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@almithaqinstitute.com
6 Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Authenticate your account
- Analyze platform usage and performance
- Personalize your experience
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect platform functionality.
7 International Data Transfers
As an online platform serving students globally, your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the UAE. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in compliance with UAE data protection laws.
8 Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age without parental consent. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 18 without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information.
9 Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
10 Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact our Data Protection Officer:
Email: privacy@almithaqinstitute.com
Address:
Al-Mithaq Institute
Data Protection Officer
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Phone: +971 4 XXX XXXX
UAE Data Protection Authority
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UAE Data Office if you believe your data protection rights have been violated. Visit their website or contact them directly for more information.