Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Sage Tax Consultancy ("Company", "we", "us", or "our"), registered in the Emirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with UAE Federal Decree-Law No. (45) of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data ("PDPL") and its Executive Regulations. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website (sagetaxconsultancy.com) and services.

2. Data Controller

Sage Tax Consultancy is the "Data Controller" responsible for processing your personal data under the UAE PDPL. For any privacy-related inquiries, you can contact us at: info@sageconsultancy.ae

3. Information We Collect

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us through contact forms, consultations, and other services, including:

• Personal identification data: Name, email address, phone number, and Emirates ID details (where necessary)
• Business information: Company name, trade license number, subject, and inquiry
• Financial and tax data: Details voluntarily provided for tax and accounting consultation purposes
• Technical data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and cookies

4. Legal Basis for Processing

In accordance with Article (5) of the UAE PDPL, we process your personal data based on the following legal bases:

• Consent: When you submit a contact form or request a consultation
• Performance of contract: To provide the agreed-upon consulting services
• Legal obligation: Compliance with UAE tax laws and FTA requirements
• Legitimate interest: Improving our services and protecting our business

5. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Providing and maintaining our tax and accounting services
• Responding to your inquiries and consultation requests
• Preparing tax filings, financial reports, and audits
• Sending updates about tax and regulatory changes
• Complying with UAE legal and regulatory obligations

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

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

• Federal Tax Authority (FTA): When filing on your behalf under written authorization
• Government authorities: When required by law or court orders
• Service providers: Cloud hosting and accounting software, with data protection safeguards

Your personal data is not transferred outside the UAE except in compliance with Article (22) of the PDPL, which requires an adequate level of protection in the recipient country.

7. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyze website usage. Types of cookies used:

• Essential cookies: Necessary for basic website functionality
• Analytics cookies (Google Analytics): To understand website usage patterns

You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling them may affect some website functionality.

8. Data Security

In accordance with Article (17) of the PDPL, we implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data, including encryption, access controls, and breach logging.

9. Data Retention

We retain your financial and tax records for a minimum of 5 years, as required by the Federal Tax Authority, the VAT Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017), and the Corporate Tax Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022). General contact data is deleted upon request, unless there is a legal obligation to retain it.

10. Your Rights Under the UAE PDPL

Under Articles (13-17) of the UAE PDPL, you have the following rights:

• Right to access your personal data and obtain a copy
• Right to rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal retention periods)
• Right to object to or restrict processing of your data
• Right to data portability to another service provider
• Right to withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, please contact us at: info@sageconsultancy.ae — we will respond to your request within 14 business days.

11. Additional Rights for EU Residents (GDPR)

If you are a resident of the European Union or European Economic Area, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We are committed to GDPR compliance when processing data of EU residents.

12. External Links

Our website may contain links to external websites including the Federal Tax Authority, government portals, and news sources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

13. Filing Complaints

If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to file a complaint with the UAE Data Office in accordance with the provisions of Federal Decree-Law No. (45) of 2021.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data processing practices, please contact us:

15. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page and the "Last Updated" date will be revised. Your continued use of the site after posting updates constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.