Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Last Updated: March 19, 2026

Professionals Lobby ("we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our:

• Website: https://www.professionalslobby.com
• Mobile Applications (Android & iOS)
• Future digital products including tools, AI services, and mobile apps
• Published digital content (including books and companion apps)

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

• Name, email address, phone number
• Business/company details
• Professional information (CV, expertise, certifications)
• Profile images, logos, and uploaded documents

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

• IP address
• Device type, OS version
• Browser type
• App usage data and interactions
• Crash logs and performance data

1.3 Mobile App Permissions

Depending on features used, our apps may request:

• Internet access (required)
• Storage access (for uploads/downloads)
• Camera (if profile upload or scanning features are used)
• Notifications (optional)

All permissions are requested only when necessary and can be controlled via device settings.

1.4 Cookies & Tracking Technologies

• Cookies
• Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Firebase)
• Session tracking

2. How We Use Your Information

• Provide and operate our services
• Match users with consultants and solutions
• Display professional profiles (if applicable)
• Improve platform performance and AI recommendations
• Send updates, notifications, or offers
• Ensure security and prevent fraud
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services including:

• Google Analytics / Firebase (analytics and performance)
• Cloud hosting providers
• Email communication tools

These providers may process data on our behalf under strict confidentiality agreements.

4. Sharing of Information

• With clients/employers for consultancy matching
• Public profiles (only with your consent)
• Legal authorities if required by law
• Service providers under strict agreements

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for:

• Providing our services
• Legal and regulatory compliance
• Resolving disputes and enforcing agreements

When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

6. Your Rights

• Access your data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion
• Withdraw consent
• Request data portability

Contact: legal@professionalslobby.com

7. Account Deletion

Users have the right to request deletion of their personal data at any time.

• Requests can be made by emailing: legal@professionalslobby.com
• We will process deletion within 30 days
• Some data may be retained if required for legal or regulatory purposes

8. Do Not Sell or Share Personal Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties.

We only share data when necessary to provide our services or comply with legal obligations.

9. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on:

• User consent
• Contractual necessity
• Legal obligations
• Legitimate business interests

10. User Consent and Controls

Users can control data collection through:

• Device permission settings
• Browser cookie settings
• Opt-out of notifications

11. Data Security

We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including secure servers, encryption where applicable, and restricted access controls. However, no system is completely secure.

12. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

13. International Users

Your data may be processed in the UAE and other jurisdictions. By using our services, you consent to cross-border data transfer.

14. App Store & Google Play Compliance

Our mobile applications comply with:

• Google Play Developer Policies
• Apple App Store Review Guidelines

We do not sell personal data. We only collect and process data necessary to operate, improve, and secure our services.

15. Amazon & Digital Publications

For any digital books, tools, or companion apps published via Amazon or other platforms:

• No personal data is collected directly through book content
• Any linked services follow this Privacy Policy

16. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted with a revised date.

17. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by the laws of the United Arab Emirates.

18. Automated Decision-Making

We do not rely solely on automated decision-making that produces legal or significant effects on users.

19. Accessibility

This Privacy Policy is publicly accessible and available without login via our website.

20. Contact Us

Professionals Lobby
Data Protection Contact: legal@professionalslobby.com
Website: https://www.professionalslobby.com