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Starex Holding FZE LLC, a Free Zone Establishment incorporated and operating under the laws and regulations of Ajman Media City Free Zone, United Arab Emirates (hereinafter referred to as “Starex,” “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), is committed to safeguarding the privacy, confidentiality, and security of personal data belonging to visitors of our website, business partners, clients, and other individuals who interact with us (collectively referred to as “User,” “you,” or “your”).
This Privacy Policy explains how Starex collects, uses, stores, processes, and protects personal data when individuals interact with our website, communicate with us, or engage in business relationships with the Company. It also outlines the rights available to individuals under applicable data protection laws.
Where information collected by us identifies or can reasonably be used to identify an individual, such information constitutes “personal data”. Starex processes personal data in accordance with the United Arab Emirates Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data (PDPL), its implementing regulations, and other applicable data protection laws governing cross-border data transfers and personal data processing.
1. WHO WE ARE
Starex Holding FZE LLC operates as a holding company established in Ajman Media City Free Zone and may hold ownership interests in subsidiaries, participate in investments, and provide strategic oversight or corporate advisory support to affiliated entities.
For the purposes of applicable data protection laws, Starex acts as a Data Controller, meaning that the Company determines the purposes and means by which personal data is collected and processed.
This Privacy Policy applies to personal data collected through:
- our website;
- communications with the Company;
- engagement with our services; and
- other interactions with Starex.
By accessing our website or engaging with the Company, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
2. PERSONAL DATA WE COLLECT
Depending on the nature of the interaction with the Company, Starex may collect and process various categories of personal data.
Such personal data may include identity information such as an individual’s name, nationality, identification documents, or other details required for verification or business engagements. Contact information may also be collected, including telephone numbers, email addresses, and business or residential addresses.
In the course of business relationships, Starex may collect professional information relating to a person’s employment, company affiliation, or role in corporate transactions. Financial information relevant to payments, billing, or corporate transactions may also be processed where necessary.
Technical information may also be collected automatically when individuals visit the Company’s website. This may include IP addresses, browser type, device information, approximate geographic location, operating system information, and website interaction data.
Where legally permissible and required for compliance purposes, Starex may also process certain regulatory or due-diligence information in connection with corporate transactions, investments, or business partnerships.
3. HOW WE COLLECT PERSONAL DATA
Starex may collect personal data through a number of lawful channels.
Personal data may be collected directly from individuals when they communicate with the Company through email, website forms, telephone calls, or other correspondence. Individuals may also voluntarily provide personal data when making inquiries, requesting information, or entering into business discussions with the Company.
Personal data may also be collected from third parties. These may include business partners, professional advisors, publicly available sources, regulatory databases, or other lawful information sources where relevant to legitimate business operations.
In addition, certain technical data may be collected automatically when individuals access the Company’s website through cookies or similar technologies. Further information about such technologies may be found in the Company’s Cookie Policy.
4. PURPOSES FOR PROCESSING PERSONAL DATA
Starex processes personal data solely for legitimate business purposes and only where a lawful basis exists under applicable law.
Personal data may be processed for purposes including responding to inquiries, managing communications with clients or business partners, facilitating corporate transactions, conducting due diligence for investments or partnerships, and administering the Company’s internal operations.
Personal data may also be processed to comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations, including corporate governance, compliance checks, and regulatory reporting requirements.
In addition, Starex may process personal data where necessary to protect its legitimate business interests, provided such interests do not override the rights and freedoms of the individual concerned.
Personal data will not be processed for purposes incompatible with the purposes for which it was originally collected, except where required or permitted by law.
5. DISCLOSURE AND SHARING OF PERSONAL DATA
Starex may share personal data with selected third parties where such disclosure is necessary for legitimate business purposes or to comply with legal obligations.
Such recipients may include employees, professional advisors, auditors, consultants, service providers supporting the Company’s operations, and affiliated entities within the Company’s corporate structure.
In certain circumstances, personal data may also be disclosed to government authorities, regulators, or law enforcement agencies where disclosure is required by law or lawful request.
Where personal data is shared with third-party service providers, Starex takes reasonable steps to ensure that such parties process personal data only in accordance with applicable data protection laws and appropriate confidentiality obligations.
6. COOKIES AND WEBSITE TRACKING
The Company’s website may utilize cookies and similar technologies to enhance website functionality, improve user experience, monitor website performance, and analyze visitor interaction patterns.
Cookies may collect certain technical data such as IP address, browser type, and browsing behavior. Users may control cookie preferences through browser settings or through any cookie management tools available on the website. Further information regarding cookies is available in the Company’s Cookie Policy.
7. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
As part of its operations, Starex may engage service providers or business partners located outside the United Arab Emirates. In such circumstances, personal data may be transferred across borders where necessary for legitimate business purposes.
Where cross-border transfers occur, Starex takes reasonable measures to ensure that appropriate safeguards are implemented in accordance with the requirements of the UAE PDPL and other applicable laws.
8. DATA RETENTION
Starex retains personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, to comply with applicable legal or regulatory obligations, or to protect the Company’s legal interests.
Once personal data is no longer required, the Company will securely delete, anonymize, or otherwise dispose of the information in accordance with internal data retention policies.
9. DATA SECURITY
Starex implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Such measures may include secure IT infrastructure, access controls, internal policies governing data protection, and periodic security assessments designed to protect the confidentiality and integrity of personal data.
10. RIGHTS OF DATA SUBJECTS
Individuals whose personal data is processed by Starex may have certain rights under applicable data protection laws.
Subject to legal limitations, these rights may include the right to request access to personal data, request correction of inaccurate information, object to certain processing activities, request deletion of personal data where appropriate, and withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
Requests relating to personal data may be submitted to the Company using the contact details provided below. The Company may request reasonable verification of identity before responding to such requests.
11. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
Starex may update or revise this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements, operational practices, or technological developments.
Any updates will be published on the Company’s website, and continued use of the website or engagement with the Company after such updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
12. CONTACT INFORMATION
Data Protection OfficerName: Ahmed Elshnawy
Email: cto@quantum1st.com
Address: BC 856460 26th Floor Amber Gem Tower Ajman.
References to “Data Protection Officer” shall be interpreted as the designated data protection contact/person responsible for privacy matters and do not imply statutory appointment unless required under applicable law.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority in the UAE.