Privacy Notice

Version 1 · Effective 13 August 2024

At Equalis Partners Ltd., we respect your privacy and are committed to handling your personal data responsibly and in compliance with applicable laws, including DIFC Law No. 5 of 2020 (the “Data Protection Law”). As the data controller, we set out in this Privacy Notice the types of personal data we collect, why and how we use it, how it is shared and safeguarded, and your rights in relation to it.

This notice applies to the individuals we interact with, including clients, suppliers, business partners, and advisers; office and website visitors; and other professional or business contacts.

01 General Overview

As the data controller, Equalis Partners Ltd. is responsible for the personal data described in this notice. We are committed to processing it lawfully, fairly, and transparently in accordance with the Data Protection Law.

If you have any questions about this notice or how we handle your data, you can reach us at:

Equalis Partners Ltd.
Level 6, Gate District 5
Dubai International Financial Centre
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
info@equalispartners.com

02 What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data.

2.1 — Data you provide to us

Name, job title, employer, and contact information.
Identity information (for example, nationality, photograph, date of birth, and biometric data).
Financial details, transaction records, and due diligence reports.
Communications with us, such as calls and emails.

2.2 — Data from third parties

We may receive personal data from sources including public and commercial databases, your employer, counterparties, and regulatory authorities.

2.3 — Data we generate

Records arising from the services we provide or your interactions with us.
Information collected through cookies or similar technology on our website.

03 Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data in order to:

meet our legal compliance and due diligence obligations;
deliver our services and manage business relationships;
communicate about potential opportunities and organise events;
maintain business records and conduct market research; and
safeguard legal rights, prevent fraud, and ensure compliance.

We rely on the following legal bases for this processing:

Consent — in specific cases where it is required, and which you may withdraw at any time.
Performance of a contract — to fulfil our contractual obligations.
Legitimate interests — for our business activities, balanced against your rights and interests.
Legal obligations — to comply with applicable laws and regulations.

04 Sharing and Transferring Personal Data

4.1 — Internal sharing

Your data may be shared within Equalis Partners’ associates for operational or administrative purposes.

4.2 — Third parties

We may share personal data with:

service providers, such as agents and contractors, under confidentiality agreements;
counterparties, regulators, and legal advisers, as needed;
relevant parties in connection with a restructuring or asset transfer, subject to appropriate safeguards; and
authorities, where required by law.

4.3 — International transfers

Data may be transferred outside the DIFC to jurisdictions that offer adequate data protection standards, or under contractual arrangements that provide equivalent safeguards (for example, the DIFC Standard Contractual Clauses). For details on the protections that apply to such transfers, please contact us.

05 Data Security and Retention

We implement strict security measures to protect personal data from unauthorised access or misuse. Access is restricted to personnel and third parties who have a legitimate need.

Our retention periods are determined by:

the purpose for which the data is processed;
our legal and regulatory obligations; and
the risk and sensitivity of the data.

Where appropriate, data may be anonymised so that it can be retained for extended use.

06 Your Rights

Under the Data Protection Law, you have the right to:

Access — request copies of, or details about, your personal data.
Correction — update inaccurate or incomplete information.
Erasure — request deletion, subject to legal retention requirements.
Objection and restriction — limit or challenge certain types of processing.
Data portability — receive your data in a machine-readable format, or have it transferred to another entity.
Complaint — file a complaint with the DIFC Commissioner of Data Protection.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@equalispartners.com.

07 Website and Cookies

7.1 — Usage data

We collect information such as IP addresses, browser types, and usage patterns to help us improve our services.

7.2 — Cookies

We use cookies for session management, preference tracking, and security purposes. You can adjust your cookie settings in your browser, although doing so may affect how the website functions.

08 Contacting Us

For more information, or to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Equalis Partners Ltd.
info@equalispartners.com
+971 4 351 9599