Your privacy, handled with the same care we give our content.
At Founders of UAE, the trust of our community is not something we take lightly. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect through foundersofuae.com, why we collect it, and how we handle it. By using our website, you agree to the practices outlined below.
Who We Are
Our website address is: https://foundersofuae.com
Information We Collect
Comments
When you leave a comment on our website, we collect the information submitted through the comment form, along with your IP address and browser user agent string. This data is used strictly for spam detection and to maintain the integrity of our platform.
An anonymized version of your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service to determine whether you have a profile associated with it. Gravatar’s privacy policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy/. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture may appear publicly alongside it.
Media
If you upload images to our website, we recommend removing any embedded location data (such as EXIF GPS information) from those files before uploading. Visitors to the site may be able to extract such data if it remains embedded in the image file.
Cookies
We use cookies to support a smooth, consistent experience on our website.
- Comment cookies: If you leave a comment and choose to opt in, your name, email address, and website may be saved in cookies for one year, removing the need to re-enter them on future visits.
- Login page cookies: A temporary cookie may be set when you visit the login page to check browser compatibility. This cookie holds no personal data and is removed when you close your browser.
- Session cookies: Upon logging in, cookies are set to retain your session and display preferences. Login cookies persist for two days; display preference cookies last for one year. Selecting “Remember Me” extends your session to two weeks. Logging out removes all session cookies.
- Editor cookies: Publishing or editing content sets a short-lived cookie that contains only the post ID of the relevant article. It holds no personal data and expires after one day.
Embedded Content from External Sources
Articles and pages on this site may include content embedded from third-party platforms, such as videos, images, or external articles. This embedded content behaves as though you are visiting those external platforms directly. They may collect data about you, use their own cookies, and monitor your interaction with that content, particularly if you are logged in to those platforms.
How We Use and Share Your Data
We do not sell personal data. If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the associated reset email for security verification purposes. Beyond that, your data is not shared with third parties except where required by law or outlined in this policy.
Data Retention
Comments and their associated metadata are retained indefinitely to support accurate and effective moderation. Registered users retain full control over their personal information and may view, edit, or request deletion of their data at any time, with the exception of their username. Website administrators may also access and update this information as required.
Your Rights
You have the right to request an export of the personal data we hold about you, or to request its deletion, subject to any data we are legally or administratively required to retain. To submit a request, contact us at foundersofuae@gmail.com.
Where Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be processed through an automated spam detection service.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page. We encourage you to review it periodically.