Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data collected by SoBPME when you visit our website, subscribe to events or newsletters, register for services, or otherwise interact with us (e.g., online platforms, webinars, membership portals). It explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information, and your rights regarding that data.

2. Who We Are & Contact

SoBPME is the data controller for the personal data we process. You may contact us regarding this policy or your personal data at:
SoBPME
info@sobpme.com

We comply with applicable UAE and international data protection laws (e.g., GDPR-like standards).

3. Types of Personal Data Collected

We collect your personal data when you:

Register for membership, events, forums, or newsletters.
Attend webinars, participate in platforms or forums.
Fill out forms or engage in communication with us.
Provide data via third-party integrations (e.g. payment gateways).

Typical categories include:

Identity & contact data (e.g. name, email, organisation).
Professional data (e.g. role, organisation, field of interest).

Usage data (e.g. site navigation, attendance logs, session duration).

4. How We Use Your Data

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

To facilitate your membership, event participation, and access to our resources.
To communicate with you (e.g., event invitations, member updates).
To improve our services and platforms, conduct analytics, and personalise experiences.
To maintain records and comply with legal obligations.
With your consent, to send promotional information or networking opportunities.

5. Data Sharing

We will not sell your personal data. We may share it with third parties only as necessary for:

Service delivery (e.g., event registration tools, email platforms).
Legal compliance (e.g., court orders, regulators).

Data processors bound by confidentiality and data protection standards.

6. Data Storage & Retention

Your personal data is securely stored and processed within Our secure environments, and countries with adequate data protection frameworks. We retain data only as long as necessary, for example, for membership records, event archives, or legal compliance. Where appropriate, we anonymize data for research or reporting purposes.

7. Security Measures

We employ appropriate technological and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Access is restricted to authorised staff and third-party partners bound by confidentiality.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you.
Request correction of inaccurate data.
Request deletion of your data.
Restrict or object to our processing of your data.
Request data portability, where technically feasible.
Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent).

These reflect data subject rights emphasized under GDPR-like guidance.

9. Cookies and Tracking

Our site uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyse usage, and support functionality. You can manage or block cookies via your browser settings, though certain features may rely on them.

10. External Links

Our site may contain links to third-party sites for additional resources. SoBPME is not responsible for their privacy practices or content.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect service changes or legal requirements. Major changes will be communicated through our website or direct communication. Continued use after changes indicates acceptance.

12. Contact & Complaints

If you have questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at info@sobpme.com. You may also lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority in your jurisdiction.