Effective date: DEC 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how Mohammed Bani Hashem Advocates and Legal Consultants collects, uses,
stores, and protects your personal data when you interact with the office, the website, or the
legal services.

1. Scope of this policy
This policy applies to all clients, website visitors, business contacts, and any person
who shares personal data with Mohammed Bani Hashem Advocates and Legal Consultants.

2. Personal data collected
The office collects personal data only for lawful legal and business purposes.
Data types include:
 👤 Identity details, name, nationality, Emirates ID or passport details
 📞 Contact details, phone number, email address, postal address
 📄 Legal information, case details, documents, evidence, correspondence
 💼 Business details, company name, trade license details, role
 💳 Billing details, invoices, payment records
 🌐 Technical data, IP address, browser type, website usage logs

3. Sources of personal data
The office collects data through:

• Direct communication with you
•  Legal consultations and case files
• Website contact forms and email inquiries
• Contracts, agreements, and court documents
• Government authorities and courts, when legally required 

4.Purpose of data collection
Your data serves clear and specific purposes:

 ⚖️ Legal representation and advisory services
 🗂 Case management and documentation
 📑 Compliance with UAE laws and professional obligations
 💬 Communication regarding your matters
 💰 Billing, accounting, and audit requirements
 🛡 Risk management and internal records

5.Legal basis for processing
The office processes personal data based on:

• Your consent
• Performance of legal services agreements
• Compliance with UAE laws and regulations
• Legitimate professional interests of the law firm

6.Data sharing and disclosure
The office shares personal data only when required and limited to the purpose.

Possible recipients include:
 🏛 UAE courts, judicial authorities, and government bodies
 🤝 Opposing counsel and legal experts, when required for your case
 🧾 Auditors, accountants, and professional advisers
 🖥 IT and document management service providers under confidentiality obligations
The office never sells personal data.

7.Data storage and security
The office applies strict safeguards to protect your data.

Security measures include:
 🔒 Secure physical and electronic file storage
 🔐 Access controls and confidentiality obligations
 🖥 Encrypted devices and secure systems
 📋 Staff training on data protection duties

8.Data retention
The office retains personal data only for the period required to:

• Fulfill legal and contractual obligations
• Comply with UAE record retention laws
• Defend legal rights and professional claims

After this period, the office securely deletes or anonymizes the data.

9.Your rights
You hold rights under applicable UAE data protection laws.

Your rights include:
 👁 Access to your personal data
 ✏️ Correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
 🗑 Deletion of data where legally permitted
⛔ Restriction of processing in specific situations
 📄 Request of data copies, subject to legal limits

Requests require written submission and identity verification.

10. Cookies and website tracking
The website uses basic technical cookies to ensure proper functionality and security.
The office does not use cookies for advertising or profiling.

11. Third-party websites
The website links to external sites. This policy does not apply to third-party platforms.
Review their privacy policies separately.

12. Confidentiality and legal privilege
All client information remains protected under legal professional confidentiality and
privilege as recognized under UAE law.

13. Policy updates
The office updates this policy when legal or operational requirements change.
Updates appear on the website with a revised effective date.

14. Contact information
For privacy-related questions or requests, contact:
Mohammed Bani Hashem Advocates and Legal Consultants
Email: info@mbhadvocates.com
Phone: +971 6 73 18 777
Office address: Jurf 2, Al Ittihad Street, Villa 2, next to Dar El Ber Society

By engaging with the office or using the website, you agree to this Privacy Policy.