General

Ibtikar Edu Tech Solutions LLC, hereinafter referred to as Ibtikar, respects the privacy of each person who visits our website. Here we will inform you about the type of data collected from you and how it is used. We will also explain how you can exercise your data subjects’ rights.

Any changes to this Data Protection Statement will be published on this page. This enables you to stay informed and up to date on any changes Ibtikar makes to this policy and to understand how we use your data.

Note: This Data Protection Statement does not apply to websites accessible via hyperlinks on the Ibtikar website.

Collection, use and processing of personal data

Name of the responsible entity: Ibtikar Edu Tech Solutions LLC

Address of the responsible entity: Suite 1502, Dubai Marina Plaza Offices, Dubai

Ibtikar uses personal data primarily to provide access to the website as well as to ensure proper operation and security of this site. Any further processing of the data only occurs based on other statutory duties or permissions or if the respective user has consented towards Ibtikar.

Ibtikar stores and processes data specifically for the following purposes:

When users visit the website, Ibtikar automatically collects and stores certain data. This includes: the IP address or device ID allocated to the respective end-device which we need for transmitting requested content (e.g., especially content, texts, and images as well as data files provided for downloading, etc.), the activity of users in the context of the website, the type of respective end-device, the used type of browser as well as the date and time of use.

Ibtikar stores this information for a minimum of 30 days for the purpose of recognizing and pursuing misuse and generation of website statistical reports which are anonymous.

Ibtikar uses this information for improvements to the service’s content, features and functionalities as well as general administration tasks.

Aside from this, Ibtikar deletes or anonymizes the data on use, including the IP addresses, without undue delay as soon as they are no longer needed for the above-mentioned purposes.

The processing and use of the data are based on statutory provisions which justify those operations on the grounds that (1) the processing is necessary for the provision of the website; or (2) Ibtikar has a legitimate interest in ensuring and enhancing the functionality and error-free operation of the website and that it is tailored to the users’ needs.

Recipients of the collected data may include members of the responsible internal departments, other affiliated companies of Ibtikar, external service providers (e.g. for hosting and content management, marketing agencies, other third party providers if this is necessary for the services they provide), authorities in the exercise of their respective duties and powers, for example, in the event of an official request on their part, or if this is necessary to establish, exercise or defend Ibtikar’s rights, and current or future acquirers of Ibtikar in the event of a business transaction, such as a sale, merger or acquisition.

Cookies, Pixels, Fingerprints, and similar technologies

This website uses cookies and similar technologies. Cookies are small units of data temporarily stored on the hard disk of your device by your browser that are necessary for using our website. A cookie often includes a unique identifier, which is a randomly generated number and stored on your device. Some expire at the end of your website session; others remain on your device for longer. Technically necessary cookies will be used automatically. Other cookies (or similar technologies) will only be applied based on your prior consent.

There are different types of cookies. First-party cookies are those placed by the website visited and can only be read by that website. Third-party cookies are those placed by other organizations that we use for various services. For example, we use external analytics service providers that place cookies on our behalf to tell us what is liked or not liked on our website. In addition, the website you visit may contain embedded content from, for example, YouTube, which in turn may set their own cookies.

A pixel is usually no more than 1-pixel x 1-pixel transparent image, that is placed on the website to collect data such as IP address, type of browser, time of access, or previously set cookies for the purpose of content personalization or making browsing more efficient and easier. They are often used in combination with cookies as pixels are generating and managing cookies.

Provided you have consented, the website will collect data regarding a device’s operating system, browser, language, installed fonts, IP address, plugins, and further information. In doing so, a device can be re-identified for user-relevant marketing purposes.

You can find more information on the Cookies and other technologies used by our website and their purposes on our website under “Cookies” and “Cookie settings”. There, you can also withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future by disabling the respective cookie setting.

Your preference is set for the named domain, per browser and device. Therefore, if you visit our website at home and work or with different browsers, you need to refuse data storage with every device or browser.