Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
1. Scope
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share and protect your personal data when you visit our website, create an account, or place an Order. It is issued in accordance with UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data and its implementing regulations.
2. Data We Collect
We collect the following categories of personal data:
- Identity & contact data: name, email address, phone number, delivery and billing address.
- Order data: products purchased, order value, order history.
- Payment data: processed by our payment provider; we receive confirmation of payment and limited card metadata (e.g. card type, last four digits), but not your full card number.
- Technical data: IP address, device and browser type, and usage data collected through cookies and similar technologies.
- Communications: messages you send us via email, WhatsApp, contact forms or support channels.
3. How We Use Your Data
- To process and deliver your Orders within the 3–5 business day delivery window.
- To manage your account and provide customer support.
- To process electronic (prepaid) payments and any refunds to your original payment method.
- To prevent fraud and verify Orders (note: Cash on Delivery is not offered, so all transactions are electronic).
- To send transactional messages (order confirmation, dispatch, delivery updates).
- To send marketing communications where you have consented; you may opt out at any time.
- To improve our website, products and services.
- To comply with legal and regulatory obligations in the UAE.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data on one or more of the following bases recognised under the PDPL: performance of a contract with you; your consent; compliance with a legal obligation; and our legitimate interests (such as securing our website and preventing fraud), provided these do not override your rights.
5. Sharing Your Data
We share personal data only as necessary with:
- delivery and logistics partners, to fulfil your Order;
- payment service providers, to process prepaid payments and refunds;
- IT, hosting and analytics providers that support our website;
- government or regulatory authorities where required by UAE law.
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
6. Payment Data
Because we accept prepaid electronic payments only and do not offer Cash on Delivery, your card or wallet payment is handled directly by our PCI-DSS compliant payment provider. We do not store your full card details on our systems.
7. Data Retention
We keep personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described above and to meet legal, accounting and regulatory requirements in the UAE. When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymise it.
8. Security
We apply appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, alteration or disclosure, including encryption in transit, access controls and secure hosting. In the event of a personal data breach that poses a risk to your privacy, we will notify the UAE Data Office and affected individuals as required under the PDPL.
9. International Transfers
Where personal data is transferred outside the UAE (for example to a service provider hosted abroad), we ensure an adequate level of protection through appropriate safeguards consistent with the PDPL.
10. Your Rights
Subject to the PDPL, you have the right to:
- access the personal data we hold about you;
- request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data;
- request deletion of your data, where applicable;
- restrict or object to certain processing;
- withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent;
- request your data in a portable format;
- lodge a complaint with the UAE Data Office.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below. We will respond within the period required by law.
11. Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies as described in our Cookie Policy. You can manage your preferences through the cookie banner or your browser settings.
12. Children
Our website is not intended for individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe a minor has provided us data, please contact us so we can delete it.
13. Contact & Complaints
- Data controller: Velare LLC FZ (Luna Blue)
- Email: contact@velare.ae
- Phone / WhatsApp: +971 4 344 3823 / +971 56 248 6033
- Address: 6th Floor, Grandstand, Nad Al Sheba, Meydan, Dubai, UAE
If you are not satisfied with our response, you may file a complaint with the UAE Data Office.