1. Introduction

Lex Shield Partners FZE (“we”, “us”, “our”, or “the Firm”) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information obtained through our website and in the course of providing legal and advisory services.

By using our website or engaging with us, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

2. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to:

• Visitors to our website
• Individuals who contact us through our website, email, or other communication channels
• Clients, prospective clients, and professional contacts

It does not apply to third-party websites linked from our website.

3. Information

We Collect We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

a. Information You Provide Voluntarily

• Name, email address, phone number, and contact details
• Professional or business information
• Information provided through contact forms, enquiries, or correspondence
• Information shared in connection with legal or advisory services

b. Automatically Collected Information

• IP address
• Browser type and device information
• Website usage data (pages visited, time spent, referring URLs)

This information is collected through cookies and similar technologies (where applicable).

4. Purpose of Data Processing

We process personal data for the following purposes:

• Responding to enquiries and communications
• Providing legal and advisory services
• Conducting conflict checks and compliance obligations
• Managing client relationships
• Improving website functionality and user experience
• Complying with legal, regulatory, and professional obligations

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Where applicable, we process personal data based on:

• Your consent
• Performance of a contract or engagement
• Compliance with legal or regulatory obligations
• Legitimate interests of the Firm, provided such interests do not override your rights

6. Confidentiality and Legal Privilege

All information shared with Lex Shield Partners in the course of a formal engagement is treated as confidential and, where applicable, protected by legal professional privilege, subject to applicable laws and regulations.

7. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or trade personal data. Personal data may be shared only where necessary, including:

• With trusted third-party service providers assisting in operations (e.g., IT, compliance, or administrative support)
• With regulators, courts, or authorities where required by law
• With external counsel or advisors, subject to confidentiality obligations

All third parties are required to maintain appropriate data protection standards.

8. International Data Transfers

Where personal data is transferred outside the UAE, we take reasonable steps to ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that adequate safeguards are in place.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including compliance with legal, regulatory, and professional obligations.

10. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

11. Your Rights

Subject to applicable laws, you may have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data
• Request correction or updating of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of personal data (where legally permissible)
• Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)

Requests may be submitted using the contact details below.

12. Cookies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyse website traffic. You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though this may affect website functionality.

13. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Lex Shield Partners is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such websites.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or amend this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective upon publication on our website.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle personal data, please contact:

Lex Shield Partners FZE

Email: info@lexshieldpartners.com

Address: Office No. 1867-A, Sky Lobby, Burjuman Business Tower, Dubai, UAE

Phone: +971 54 385 4325