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Introduction

At UAE News Network, your privacy and data security are important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, transfer, and safeguard your personal information when you interact with our website (uaenewsnetwork.com) and use our services, including press release submission, editorial review, syndication distribution and related tools.

This policy is structured in a way similar to industry-standard privacy disclosures used by major press wire and media distribution platforms, and it applies regardless of how and where your personal information is collected, including via mobile, email, or offline communication.

1. What Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of data:

A. Personal Information

  • Names
  • Company or organisation names
  • Email addresses
  • Phone numbers
  • Billing and payment details
  • User account data
  • Press release content and attachments

This information is collected when you register for our services, submit content, contact support, or use certain features of the platform.

B. Technical & Usage Information
We may also collect technical and usage information such as:

  • Device and system information (OS, browser type, IP address)
  • Pages viewed and actions taken on the site
  • Cookies and tracking identifiers

This type of information helps us operate, maintain, and improve our services, as well as personalise user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Provide, customise, maintain, and improve our services
  • Process accounts, submissions, and payments
  • Communicate with you about your submissions and account status
  • Deliver analytics and reporting
  • Enforce terms, handle disputes, and comply with legal or regulatory obligations
  • Provide support and respond to inquiries

We may also use aggregated or anonymised data for research, insights, and analytics.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Where applicable, we process personal data under legal bases such as:

  • Contract performance (necessary to provide services)
  • Legitimate interests (improving service, security, analytics)
  • Compliance with legal obligations
  • With your consent, where required by law

Major platforms like Cision explicitly describe similar legal foundations for processing personal data, including for service delivery and analytics.

4. How We Share Your Data

We may share your personal information with:

  • Service providers (e.g., payment processors)
  • Syndication partners and third-party distribution channels
  • Affiliates and subsidiaries
  • Law enforcement or legal authorities if required by law
  • With your consent where applicable

We do not sell personal data to third parties without consent.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Manage sessions and authentication
  • Analyse site usage and performance
  • Personalise content
  • Provide targeted advertising where applicable

You can control cookie preferences through browser settings, but disabling tracking may affect the functionality of some features.

Platforms like Cision detail similar cookie use in their policies.

6. User Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights including:

  • Access to your personal data
  • Correction of inaccurate information
  • Right to erasure in certain cases
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Data portability

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@uaenewsnetwork.com.

7. International Transfers

Your personal data may be processed or stored outside your home country. We take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards for international data transfers, including contractual protections equivalent to local privacy laws.

Cision’s global policy clarifies similar international transfer practices under GDPR and other frameworks.

8. Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures like SSL encryption and access controls to protect personal data. While we strive to maintain strong safeguards, no system is fully secure.

9. Minors’ Privacy

Our services are directed at professionals and adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in law, technology, or business practices. Continued use after changes signifies acceptance.

11.Contact Information

For privacy questions or to exercise your rights, email:
📧 privacy@uaenewsnetwork.com