Privacy Policy
Last Updated: December 2025
HFA Consulting ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled with transparency and care. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or engage our Tax Consultancy, Accounting, Bookkeeping, Payroll, and Business Setup services across the UAE. It also outlines our compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users and clients located in the European Union.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal details such as your name, phone number, email address, company information, documents shared for consultancy (including IDs, trade licenses, VAT certificates, and financial statements), and any additional information required to deliver our services.
We may also collect non-personal information such as browser details, device type, IP address, geolocation, cookie data, and website analytics.
For service delivery, we may collect VAT filing information, payroll data, accounting records, and business setup documents.
How We Use Your Information
Your information is used to provide tax consultancy, accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, and business setup services. It also enables us to communicate updates, improve our website and services, maintain compliance with UAE regulations, and respond to inquiries.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Legal Basis for Processing
Under UAE regulations, your information is processed based on contractual necessity, legal obligations, legitimate business interests, and consent.
Under GDPR (for EU-based clients or visitors), processing is based on consent, contract necessity, legal obligations, or legitimate interests, depending on the nature of the interaction.
GDPR Compliance for EU Users
If you are located in the European Union, you have specific rights under GDPR:
- Right to access your information
- Right to correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right to request deletion where legally permissible
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to certain processing activities
- Right to withdraw consent at any time
- Right not to be subject to automated decision-making (we do not use such systems)
Requests to exercise GDPR rights can be made via email: [Add Email]
How We Share Your Information
Your information may be shared with authorized HFA Consulting staff, UAE government authorities (where required for compliance), trusted third-party service providers such as software and cloud platforms, or legal advisors for regulatory or dispute-related matters.
All parties handling your data are bound by strict confidentiality and data protection obligations.
International Data Transfers (GDPR)
For EU-based users, your information may be transferred to the UAE for service delivery. Such transfers are made in accordance with GDPR requirements, using secure methods and ensuring appropriate protection measures.
Data Security
We take your privacy seriously and employ strong administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, including encryption, secure servers, access controls, and regular monitoring. While we strive to protect your data, no system is completely immune to risk.
Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience, analyse traffic, and remember preferences. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may impact website functionality.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content and encourage users to review their respective policies.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect information from minors.
Updates to This Policy
This policy may be updated periodically. The latest version will always be available on our website, and continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
For privacy concerns, GDPR-related requests, or general inquiries, please contact: