Our Privacy Guarantee
SmartUAE operates clean, client-side financial and statutory calculators. We do not store, transmit, or monetize your individual salary figures, gratuity entries, or financial parameters entered into our calculation forms. All financial computations occur entirely within your local browser.
1. Introduction
SmartUAE ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website smartuae.org. This Privacy Policy outlines our procedures regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our web platform, statutory utility tools, currency converters, gold calculators, and informational guide pages.
By accessing or using SmartUAE, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy and the applicable laws of the United Arab Emirates, specifically Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data (PDPL).
2. Google AdSense & Third-Party Vendor Disclosures
This section is specifically provided in strict compliance with Google AdSense Publisher Policies:
- Third-Party Vendors: Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to SmartUAE or other websites on the Internet.
- DART Cookies: Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve advertisements to users based on their visit to SmartUAE and/or other websites on the Internet.
- Opting Out of Personalized Advertising: Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings at www.google.com/settings/ads.
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): Alternatively, users can opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.
- Non-Intrusive Placements: All advertisements served on SmartUAE are labeled under standard "Advertisement" markers and will never obscure calculation controls, navigation links, or mobile viewports.
3. Information We Collect
A. Non-Personal Usage & Device Data
When you visit SmartUAE, our web servers and Google Analytics may automatically record standard browser technical logs. This includes your IP address (anonymized), browser type and version, operating system, referring URL, pages viewed, time spent per page, and general geographic location (city level).
B. Client-Side Calculator Inputs
Inputs entered into tools such as the UAE Gratuity Calculator, Salary Breakdown Tool, Gold Jewelry VAT Calculator, or Overtime Calculator are processed strictly in your client browser session memory (localStorage or temporary React state). We do not record or save individual monetary values or wage parameters.
C. Direct Inquiries & Contact Forms
If you contact our editorial team via our Contact Page or corrections form, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message strictly for communication purposes.
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Cookies are small data files stored on your browser. SmartUAE uses cookies for three primary functions:
For complete details and browser configuration steps, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
5. UAE Data Protection Rights (PDPL & GDPR)
Under UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 regarding Personal Data Protection, as well as international frameworks (GDPR & CCPA), you have the following rights regarding any personal information you provide:
- Right to Access: You may request copies of personal correspondence we hold.
- Right to Rectification: You may request correction of inaccurate contact data.
- Right to Erasure: You may request deletion of contact emails sent to our editorial desk.
- Right to Object/Opt-Out: You can reject non-essential advertising or performance cookies at any time via our Cookie Consent banner.
6. Data Security
SmartUAE uses HTTPS SSL encryption across all website routes. We apply modern cybersecurity measures to protect communications against unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure.
7. Links to External Reference & Government Websites
Our guide articles frequently cite official statutory portals such as MOHRE (mohre.gov.ae), CBUAE (centralbank.ae), and FTA (tax.gov.ae). SmartUAE is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party external portals.
8. Children's Privacy
SmartUAE is a professional financial and statutory utility portal intended for adult employees, business owners, and residents in the UAE. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 18.
9. Updates to This Policy
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy to reflect regulatory changes or AdSense policy updates. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date.
10. Privacy Enquiries & Contact
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, cookie settings, or data privacy practices, please reach out to our editorial desk:
Editorial & Privacy Desk: SmartUAE Editorial Research Desk
Inquiry Submission: Editorial & Privacy Contact Form