AI and Quantum International Hub (AIQUAINT)

AI and Quantum International Hub (AIQUAINT) (‘AIQUAINT’, ‘we’, ‘us’, or ‘our’) is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services. Please read this statement carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of our website.

1. Who We Are

AI and Quantum International Hub (AIQUAINT) is a technology and research organisation specialising in quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and advanced technology solutions. Our registered address is: AI and Quantum International Hub (AIQUAINT), Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

• Identity & Contact Data: Name, email address, telephone number, and professional details provided via contact forms or account registration.
• Technical Data: Technical data including IP address, browser type and version, operating system, and referring URLs collected automatically.
• Usage Data: Details about your use of our website including pages visited, time spent, and links clicked.
• Business & Transaction Data: Information provided during client engagements, partnerships, or procurement processes.
• Communications Data: Preferences, feedback, and correspondence where you contact us directly.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• To provide, operate, and maintain our website and services.
• To respond to enquiries, requests, or support tickets.
• To send administrative communications, including updates to our terms or policies.
• To send marketing and promotional communications, where you have consented or where we have a legitimate interest.
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our agreements.
• To analyse usage patterns and improve our website and services.
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or security threats.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR / UAE PDPL)

Where applicable law requires a legal basis for processing, we rely on one or more of the following:

• Contract: Performance of a contract or pre-contractual steps at your request.
• Legal Obligation: Processing necessary to comply with a legal obligation.
• Legitimate Interests: Where we have a legitimate business interest that is not overridden by your rights.
• Consent: Where you have given clear consent, which you may withdraw at any time.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with trusted third parties in the following circumstances:

• IT and infrastructure service providers who process data on our behalf under appropriate data processing agreements.
• Professional advisors, including legal counsel, auditors, and insurers.
• Regulatory or government authorities where required by law.
• Business partners where you have consented or where required to fulfil a service.

6. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to, and processed in, countries outside the UAE or the European Economic Area (EEA). Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by relevant regulators, or reliance on adequacy decisions.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law. Retention periods vary by data type and are documented in our internal data retention schedule.

8. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have the following rights:

• Access — to obtain a copy of your personal data.
• Rectification — to request correction of inaccurate data.
• Erasure — to request deletion of your data in certain circumstances.
• Restriction — to request we limit processing of your data.
• Data Portability — to receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Objection — to object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.
• Withdraw Consent — where processing is based on consent, to withdraw that consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: contact@aiquainthub.com.

9. Security

We implement technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us at contact@aiquainthub.com and we will take steps to delete it promptly.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites and encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.

12. Changes to This Statement

We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time. Material changes will be notified via our website or by direct communication. The effective date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision.

13. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Statement, please contact our office at:

Email: contact@aiquainthub.com
Address: AI and Quantum International Hub (AIQUAINT), United Arab Emirates
Website: www.aiquainthub.com