Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 11, 2025

At Arab Business Enterprise ("we," "us," or "our"), we are committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors, members, and users. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at https://www.arabbusinessenterprise.org/ or engage with our services. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information: Information you provide when signing up for a membership, contacting us, or participating in our services, such as your name, email address, phone number, job title, company name, and other contact details.
Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, including IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on the site.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, track website usage, and deliver personalized content. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
Voluntarily Provided Information: Any additional information you share through forms, surveys, or communications with us.
Third-Party Data: Information we receive from third-party platforms, such as LinkedIn, when you engage with our LinkedIn page (https://www.linkedin.com/company/arab-business-enterprise/) or connect your account.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Facilitate membership sign-ups and manage user accounts.
Connect Arab professionals and business owners to foster economic leadership and global collaboration.
Provide updates, newsletters, event invitations, and other communications related to our mission.
Improve our website, services, and user experience through analytics and feedback.
Respond to inquiries, comments, or requests submitted through our website or other channels.
Ensure compliance with legal obligations and protect the security of our website.

3. How We Share Your Information

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

Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website, processing payments, or delivering services (e.g., hosting providers, email marketing platforms). These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements.
LinkedIn and Social Media Platforms: Interactions on our LinkedIn page are subject to LinkedIn’s Privacy Policy (https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy).
Legal Requirements: If required by law, to comply with legal processes, or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction, with notice provided where required.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to:

Enhance functionality and user experience.
Analyze website traffic and performance.
Deliver personalized content and advertisements.

You can opt out of non-essential cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

5. Your Choices and Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing communications by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in emails or contacting us.
Restrict Processing: Request restrictions on how we process your data, where applicable.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 8. Note that interactions on third-party platforms like LinkedIn are governed by their respective privacy policies.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including encryption, access controls, and secure servers. However, no online system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations. For example:

Membership data is retained for the duration of your active membership and up to 7 years thereafter, unless otherwise required by law.
Website usage data is retained for up to 2 years for analytics purposes.

When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites, such as our LinkedIn page or partner websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. Please review their privacy policies before sharing personal information.

9. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries where our servers or service providers are located. We take steps to ensure compliance with applicable data protection laws, such as GDPR for EU residents, when transferring data internationally.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately to request its deletion.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or website functionality. Updates will be posted on our website with a revised “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Arab Business Enterprise
Email: [Insert Contact Email]
Website: https://www.arabbusinessenterprise.org/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arab-business-enterprise/

Thank you for trusting Arab Business Enterprise with your information!