This Privacy Policy ("Policy") explains how Oto Drive, managed by SelfDrive Mobility Technology FZCO ("we", "our", "us"), collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you access or use our website, mobile applications, or related digital platforms (collectively, the "Website"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in accordance with the laws of the United Arab Emirates, including the UAE Personal Data Protection Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021). By using our Website, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you interact with the Website:
Personal Information You Provide:
- Name, email address, phone number, or other contact details submitted via forms, subscriptions, or surveys.
- Information you provide when signing up for newsletters, entering competitions, or commenting on articles.
Automatically Collected Information:
- Device identifiers, browser type, operating system, IP address, and access times.
- Website usage data such as pages visited, time spent, and referring sites.
- Cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies (see Section 7).
Submitted Materials & User Content
- If you submit content (e.g., comments, reviews, photos, or other contributions), such material may contain personal information that becomes publicly accessible.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use collected information to:
- Provide access to our Website and its features.
- Send newsletters, updates, and promotional material (where you have opted in).
- Improve the quality, relevance, and performance of our content and services.
- Conduct analytics, audience measurement, and editorial planning.
- Respond to enquiries, feedback, or complaints.
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations in the UAE.
3. Sharing & Disclosure of Information
We will not sell or rent your personal data. We may share it in the following circumstances:
- Service providers: With trusted third parties who assist in hosting, analytics, mailing, or technical support.
- Legal obligations: To comply with UAE law, government authorities, or court orders.
- Business purposes: In the event of a merger, restructuring, or transfer of Oto Drive.
- With your consent: Where you explicitly authorize disclosure.
- All third parties processing personal data on our behalf are required to follow strict confidentiality and data protection standards.
4. Data Storage & Transfer
Your personal data may be stored on servers located in the UAE or abroad, provided that adequate safeguards are implemented in accordance with UAE data protection law. We take technical and organizational measures to protect against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or loss of data.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:
- Provide services,
- Fulfil the purposes outlined in this Policy, or
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements in the UAE.
6. Your Rights
Under UAE data protection law, you may:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction or updating of inaccurate data.
- Request deletion of personal data where legally permissible.
- Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time.
- Object to processing in certain cases.
7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
The Website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, remember preferences, and analyze traffic. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect the Website's functionality.
8. Children's Privacy
Our Website is intended for general audiences (or as defined under UAE law). We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us to request deletion.
9. Changes to this Policy
We may revise this Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with a "last updated" date. Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.