Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

UnitedYou Ventures FZE LLC is a specialist talent acquisition firm operating exclusively within the energy and civil infrastructure sectors. We operate internationally across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. As a data controller, we are responsible for deciding how and why personal data is processed.

Data Controller Contact:
UnitedYou Ventures FZE LLC
Boulevard Building, Ajman Media City Free Zone, United Arab Emirates
Email: [email protected]

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We collect personal data from clients, candidates, website visitors, and professional contacts. The categories of personal data we may collect include:

From Candidates

• Full name, contact details (email, phone, WhatsApp), nationality, and location
• Professional background including CV, work history, qualifications, and certifications
• LinkedIn profile and other professional social media profiles
• Salary expectations, availability, and career preferences
• References and professional assessments (with prior consent)
• Right-to-work documentation and identification documents (where legally required)

From Clients

• Contact name, job title, company name, and business contact details
• Details of hiring requirements, project information, and organisational structure
• Contractual and commercial correspondence

From Website Visitors

• IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent on site, and referral sources (via cookies)
• Contact form submissions including name, email, phone, and message content

3. How We Use Your Personal Data

We process your personal data for the following purposes and on the following legal bases:

4. Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Prospective Employers (Candidates only): Your profile is only shared with a client organisation after obtaining your explicit consent for each specific opportunity.
• Service Providers: We may use trusted third-party service providers (e.g., email platforms, applicant tracking systems, cloud storage) under appropriate data processing agreements.
• Professional References: Reference checks are conducted only with your prior written consent.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information where required by applicable law, court order, or regulatory authority in the UAE or any jurisdiction in which we operate.

5. International Data Transfers

As an internationally operating organisation, personal data may be transferred and processed in countries outside your country of residence, including the UAE, EU member states, African countries, and Asia-Pacific jurisdictions. Where we transfer data outside the UAE or EEA, we implement appropriate safeguards including standard contractual clauses, adequacy decisions, or binding corporate rules where applicable.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by applicable law. Our general retention guidelines are:

• Candidate profiles: Up to 3 years from last active contact, or until withdrawal of consent
• Client contact data: Duration of business relationship plus 7 years for contractual records
• Website enquiry data: Up to 12 months unless a business relationship develops
• Cookies and analytics data: As specified in our Cookie Policy

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations)
• Right to Restriction: Request that we limit how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days (or as required by applicable law).

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include access controls, encryption of sensitive data, regular security reviews, and staff training on data protection. Our quality management practices are aligned with ISO 9001:2015 standards.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any revisions. Continued use of our website or services after changes constitute acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Complaints

If you have concerns about how we handle your personal data, please contact us first at [email protected]. If you are located in the EU/EEA, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your national data protection supervisory authority. UAE residents may contact the UAE Data Office.

12. Contact Us

For any privacy-related queries, data subject requests, or concerns:

UnitedYou Ventures FZE LLC
Boulevard Building, Ajman Media City Free Zone
United Arab Emirates
Email: [email protected]
WhatsApp: +971 56 121 2180