1. Introduction
Equus Corporate (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates https://equuscorporate.com (“Website”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Website. By using our services, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

2. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of personal data:

• Comments: When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comment form, the visitor’s IP address, and browser user agent string to help detect spam.

• Gravatar Service: An anonymized string (hash) of your email address may be sent to Gravatar to check if you use their service. Their privacy policy is available at: https://automattic.com/privacy/.

• Media Uploads: If you upload images, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can extract this data.

• Contact Forms: Information submitted through contact forms is collected for communication and service purposes.

• Cookies: If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience (valid for one year). A temporary cookie determines if your browser accepts cookies when visiting our login page. Login cookies last for two days; display preference cookies last for one year. If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser (expires after one day).

• Embedded Content: Articles may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles) from third-party websites, which may collect data about you, use cookies, and track your interactions.

3. How We Use Your Data
We use the collected data for the following purposes:

• To provide, operate, and maintain our Website.

• To improve user experience and personalize content.

• To detect, prevent, and address security issues or fraud.

• To respond to inquiries and customer service requests.

• To comply with legal obligations and regulations.

4. Data Sharing and Third-Party Services
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. However, we may share your data in the following cases:

• Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights.

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors may process data on our behalf (e.g., analytics, security).

• Automated Spam Detection: Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.

5. Data Retention
We retain data as follows:

• Comments and metadata are stored indefinitely for moderation purposes.

• Registered user profiles are retained unless the user requests deletion.

• Contact form submissions are stored as long as necessary for communication and customer service.

6. Your Rights
Under UAE data protection laws, you have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

• Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.

• Deletion: Request the removal of your data unless required for legal or security purposes.

• Objection: Object to data processing under certain circumstances.

• Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, commonly used format.
  To exercise your rights, please contact us at contact@equuscorporate.com.

7. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet-based service is 100% secure.

8. Data Breach Procedures
In the event of a data breach, we will:

• Investigate the scope of the breach.

• Notify affected users if required by law.

• Take corrective actions to prevent future incidents.

9. Third-Party Data Sources
We may receive information from third parties, including analytics providers and social media platforms, to improve our services.

10. Automated Decision-Making & Profiling
We do not use automated decision-making or profiling that significantly affects users.

11. Compliance with UAE Regulations
Equus Corporate adheres to UAE data protection laws, including the Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on Personal Data Protection (PDPL).

12. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated date.

13. Contact Information
For privacy-related inquiries, contact us at:

• Company Name: Equus Corporate

• Website: https://equuscorporate.com

• Email: contact@equuscorporate.com

• Phone: +971 4 227 2270

• Address: Mazaya Business Avenue AA1, Office 1702, Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

By using our Website, you consent to this Privacy Policy.