Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 2026
Dubai Expat Blog ("we", "our", or "us") operates dubaiexpatblog.com. This page explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have when using the site.
1. Information We Collect
Information you provide directly
- Contact form submissions: Name, email address, and message content when you contact us.
- Newsletter sign-ups: Email address if you subscribe to our mailing list.
Information collected automatically
- Usage data: We may collect basic information such as pages viewed, referral source, browser type, device type, and approximate location to understand how the site is used and improve performance.
- Cookies and similar technologies: We may use cookies for site functionality, analytics, advertising, and measuring content or campaign performance.
- Server logs: Our hosting and infrastructure providers may collect technical log data such as IP address, browser details, and requested pages for security, troubleshooting, and performance monitoring.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To respond to your enquiries and provide support
- To send newsletters you have opted into (you can unsubscribe at any time)
- To improve our content, site experience, and editorial decisions
- To measure the performance of advertising, affiliate links, and content partnerships
- To comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
3. Advertising, Analytics, and Third-Party Services
We may work with third-party services and platforms to run the site, understand traffic, manage enquiries, deliver emails, show advertising, and support partnerships. Depending on how you use the site, these providers may process data such as usage information, cookies, IP address, and contact details you choose to submit.
- Analytics providers: To understand traffic, popular content, and site usage patterns
- Advertising partners: To display ads and measure ad performance
- Email or newsletter providers: To manage subscriptions and send updates
- Form handling providers: To process contact form submissions and enquiries
- Affiliate and commerce partners: Some product or service links may use tracking to record referrals or purchases
These third-party services operate under their own privacy policies and data practices.
We may also use cookies and similar technologies for site functionality, analytics, advertising, and affiliate tracking. You can usually control cookies through your browser settings, and some third-party providers may offer their own controls.
4. Affiliate Links, Sponsored Content, and Products
Some pages may include affiliate links, sponsored content, brand collaborations, product mentions, or commercial recommendations. If you click an affiliate link or make a purchase through a partner link, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
These links or partnerships may involve tracking by third parties to measure clicks, referrals, or conversions. We only aim to feature products, services, and partnerships that are relevant to our audience.
5. Your Rights
You may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of data we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your data
- Objection: Object to certain types of processing
If you would like to make a privacy-related request, please contact us here.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data. However, no internet transmission is completely secure.
7. Children's Privacy
Our site is not intended for children, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
8. External Links
Our content may link to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. The date at the top reflects the most recent update. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact
If you have any questions about this policy, or want to make a privacy-related request, please use our contact page.