Effective Date: [August 26, 2025]
Last Updated: [August 26, 2025]
1. Introduction
Al Liwan Foundation for Culture and Heritage (“we,” “us,” “our”) welcomes you to our website. Protecting your personal privacy is something we take seriously, and it aligns with our core values of authenticity in our dealings and transparent communication with you.
This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) is designed to inform you of our practices regarding the collection, use, and protection of the personal information you provide to us through your use of our website [https://al-liwan.com] (the “Site”), and our innovative initiatives and programs aimed at reviving heritage and building community awareness.
By using this Site and participating in our initiatives, you consent to the information collection and use practices described in this Policy.
2. Information We Collect
By collecting information, we seek to empower your experience and enhance your participation in our programs, in order to achieve our goals of promoting cultural awareness and belonging. We may collect various types of information, including, but not limited to:
Information you provide directly: such as your name, email address, phone number, and address when you register for one of our programs, subscribe to our newsletter, donate to the Foundation, or participate in a survey or interactive initiative.
Information collected automatically: When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect certain information such as your device’s Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type, the pages of the Site you visit, the time and date of your visit, and the time spent on those pages. We use this information to understand how visitors interact with our content and to improve your experience.
Cookies and similar technologies: We use cookies to personalize your experience on the Site, analyze visitor traffic, and deliver content tailored to your interests. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some parts of our Site.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to serve our mission of promoting cultural awareness and reviving Emirati heritage in innovative and sustainable ways, as follows:
To deliver, customize, and develop our digital and interactive programs and initiatives.
To communicate with you about our activities, upcoming events, heritage projects, and important updates.
To respond to your inquiries, requests, and support.
To manage donations and program participation.
To conduct analytics and research to improve our content and programs and ensure the sustainability of our impact.
To highlight cultural contributions (such as success stories of Emirati women in heritage, after obtaining the necessary approval).
To comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations in the UAE.
4. Sharing Information
We value your trust and do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
With Service Providers: With our trusted partners and service providers who help us operate our website and administer our software (such as website hosting providers, social media platforms, and analytics services), provided they promise to keep the information confidential and use it only to provide services to us.
For Legal Reasons: When we believe disclosure is necessary to comply with the law, protect our rights or the rights of others, promote public safety, or investigate fraud.
With Your Consent: In circumstances other than those described here, we will notify you and obtain your explicit consent before sharing.
5. Security of Your Information
We employ reasonable administrative, technical, and psychological security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. We strive to ensure sustainability in protecting your information heritage just as we protect our cultural heritage.
6. Your Rights Regarding Your Data
We respect your right to control your personal data. You may, subject to applicable laws,:
Access the personal information we hold about you.
Request correction of any inaccurate information.
Request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
Withdraw your consent to the use of your data, where applicable.
Object to the processing of your data for specific purposes.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact details at the end of this Policy.
7. Links to Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any website you visit.
8. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page and we will indicate the “Last Updated” date at the top. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed of how we are protecting your information.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions, inquiries, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please feel free to contact us at:
Email: [info@al-liwan.ae]
Phone: [00000000000000]
Address: [Khalifa City/Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates]
We are committed to transparent communication with you, which reflects our core value of communication.
Conclusion:
Thank you for your trust in Al Liwan Foundation for Culture and Heritage and your interest in participating in our efforts to preserve our national heritage and build an informed community. Your loyalty and support are what drives us to achieve our mission.