Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 1 May 2025
At AC Strategic Finance & Business Consultancy, we are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of users of our website. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information in connection when using our website.
By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Who We Are
AC Strategic Finance & Business Consultancy is a boutique strategic finance and business consulting firm, founded by Alexandra Campos and headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. We operate globally and offer tailored financial strategies, business transformation solutions, and executive advisory services.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal and business information:
- Identity & Contact Details: Name, email address, phone number, company name, job title, and country of residence.
- Any information submitted through forms: Such as our Client Discovery Questionnaire, contact forms, or consultation requests.
- Location Data: Approximation of geographical information about the user’s device's location
- Consent records: records of any consents you have given, together with the date and time, means of consent and any related information (e.g., the subject matter of the consent).
- Marketing and Communication Data: user’s preferences in relation to receiving information about our websites.
- Views and opinions: any views and opinions that you choose to send to us, or publicly post about us on social media platforms.
- Digital Data: metadata (i.e., set of data that describes and gives information about other data), online identifiers (e.g., internet protocol addresses, cookie identifiers) and other information collected when you visit our website.
How do we collect your personal data?
- Data you have provided to us: We obtain your personal data through our website or where you contact us via email or telephone, or by any other means.
- Relationship data: We collect or obtain your personal data in the ordinary course of our relationship with you (e.g., we provide a service to you).
- Data you make public: We collect or obtain your personal data that you manifestly choose to make public, including via social media (e.g., we may collect information from your social media profile(s), if you make a public post about us).
- We collect or obtain your personal data when you visit our website or use any features or resources available on or through the website.
- Registration details: We collect or obtain your personal data when you use, or register to receive newsletters from us.
- Content and advertising information: If you interact with any third-party content or advertising on a site (including third party plugins and cookies) we receive your personal data from the relevant third party provider of that content or advertising.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide our services and fulfill client requests.
- Analyze financial data to deliver tailored strategies and recommendations.
- Communicate with the client about inquires, project progress, or new service offerings.
- Improve our services and user experience on our website.
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data under the following lawful bases:
- Performance of a contract: To deliver our services to you.
- Consent: When you opt in to receive communications.
- Legitimate interest: To improve our services or communicate relevant updates.
- Compliance with legal obligations: Where necessary under applicable regulations.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
We may share your data with:
- Trusted advisors and consultants within our vetted professional network (only when necessary for service delivery and with confidentiality agreements in place).
- Legal or regulatory authorities if required by law.
- Third-party service providers (e.g., secure cloud platforms, communication tools) who support our operations and are bound by data protection agreements.
International Data Transfers
Given our global operations, your information may be transferred to or accessed from outside your country of residence. We take all necessary steps to ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that your data remains protected through appropriate safeguards (e.g., standard contractual clauses).
Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:
- Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy.
- Comply with our legal, tax, and accounting obligations.
- Maintain business records.
If you request deletion of your data, we will take reasonable steps to honor the request, unless retention is required by law. Please note that your personal data that is no longer needed is either permanently deleted or anonymized.
Compliance and Applicable Regulations
We are committed to complying with relevant data protection laws in the jurisdictions where we operate. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Federal Decree Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data (UAE PDPL) – which governs the collection, processing, and use of personal data within the United Arab Emirates.
- General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR) – applicable to personal data collected from individuals located in the European Union.
- Other applicable international data protection laws depending on the location of our clients and users.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to: access your personal data, correct or update inaccurate data, request deletion of your data, object to or restrict processing and withdraw consent at any time.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at: [insert contact email].
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:
[Contact Email]