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DEWe are committed to protecting your privacy.
This Privacy Notice explains what Personal Information we, Paulson Advisory Corporate Services Provider, trading as Paulson and Partners (referred to as “Paulson and Partners,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), collect about you, how we use it, who we share it with, and how we protect it. It also outlines your rights and provides details on who to contact for more information or queries.
When referenced in this Privacy Notice, “we,” “us,” and “our” specifically pertain to Paulson and Partners. For the purposes of this policy, information about you, which may also be referred to as personal data in some jurisdictions, is referred to as “Personal Information.” Personal Information includes data that identifies, relates to, describes, is capable of being associated with, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, to a particular individual.
We may also collectively refer to handling, collecting, protecting, and storing your Personal Information as “processing” such Personal Information.
As outlined in this Privacy Notice, Paulson and Partners operates independently and does not form part of any broader network or affiliated group of entities unless otherwise explicitly stated. For more information about our organization, please visit www.paulsonandpartners.com.
The www.paulsonandpartners.com website may include webpages provided by other entities affiliated with Paulson and Partners or third-party organizations. These pages may be identified by specific geographic or contextual indicators within the webpage, but they are provided by the respective entities and are not the responsibility of Paulson and Partners.
Similarly, other websites linked to www.paulsonandpartners.com are not governed by this Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those linked webpages to understand their practices, including identifying the relevant data controller and how your Personal Information is processed by those entities.
We may collect and process your data for the following reasons:
You provide it to us
For example:
- Through the webpages of this website (www.paulsonandpartners.com) or any other digital platforms or applications managed by Paulson and Partners that reference this Privacy Policy (collectively referred to as the “Website”).
- Through other means of communication with you, such as online or offline newsletters, magazines, or communications that reference or link to this Privacy Policy.
Other parties provide it to us
For example:
- Third-party service providers that assist in operating our business.
- Publicly available sources.
It is publicly available
When we receive Personal Information from third parties, including other entities or service providers, we ensure that they comply with relevant privacy laws and regulations. This includes, for example, obtaining necessary permissions for us to process the information as described in this Privacy Policy.
When you interact with the Website or other communications, we may process your Personal Information. This includes:
- Cookies Small text files stored in your browser to collect data for improving your experience.
- Web Beacons Electronic images that allow us to track user activity and access certain cookies.
For additional details on cookies and tracking technologies, including how to manage them, please see the Cookie Notice on our Website.
The Personal Information we process may include:
- Name, job title, company name, professional email address, country of residence, telephone and fax numbers, and physical addresses.
- Business and industry interests, gender, date of birth, marital status, employment and education details (such as work experience, skills, and learning history).
- CV, certificates or license numbers, account details, geolocation, and identifiable photographs, videos, or audio recordings.
- Your postings on blogs, forums, wikis, or other social media applications provided by us.
- Information about how you use our products or services, your IP address, browser type and language, access times, complaint details, correspondence, newsletters you subscribe to, and any other relevant information voluntarily provided.
- Information we collect through interactions or access to our premises.
While we do not typically collect sensitive or special categories of Personal Information (e.g., racial or ethnic origin, religious beliefs, trade union membership, political opinions, or health data), certain circumstances may require us to do so, such as:
- Dietary preferences (e.g., for meal arrangements during events).
- Accessibility requirements (e.g., to ensure ease of access to our buildings or events).
We will only process sensitive or special categories of Personal Information when legally required or with your explicit consent.
We may use your Personal Information for the following purposes, or in connection with the operation of www.paulsonandpartners.com:
- Identity Verification Verifying your identity when you log in to our Website.
- Website Management and Improvement Managing, maintaining, and improving our Website to enhance user experience.
- Collaboration and Communication Facilitating collaboration and promoting effective communication.
- Training and Qualifications Providing and documenting training and professional qualifications.
- Personalization Tailoring Website content to provide a more personalized experience for you.
- Relationship Management Managing our relationship with you, including responding to any inquiries or requests submitted through our Website.
- Information Sharing Highlighting products and services that may be of interest to you.
- Data Analysis Conducting data analyses, such as tracking Website usage and performing demographic analyses of users.
- Fraud Prevention and Security Preventing fraud or criminal activities and safeguarding our technology systems and data security.
- Compliance Monitoring Monitoring and enforcing compliance with our applicable terms of use and ensuring only authorized users access the Website.
- Legal and Regulatory Compliance Complying with applicable legal or regulatory requirements.
- Communications with Authorities Handling requests and communications from competent authorities.
In the context of managing relationships, we may:
- Send you thought leadership materials or details about products and services offered by Paulson and Partners that may interest you.
- Contact you for feedback on our services or for other market or research purposes.
- Invite you to attend events, seminars, forums, or similar engagements.
- Conduct surveys on business, societal, or other relevant topics.
- Engage you in recruitment programs, events, or business development activities.
We may also use your Personal Information for the following purposes:
- Investigating or preventing security incidents.
- Conducting and analyzing marketing activities.
- Protecting our rights and the rights of our clients or stakeholders.
We are required by law to outline the legal grounds upon which we rely to process your Personal Information. The lawful grounds we rely on include one or more of the following:
Compliance with Legal Obligations
Processing is necessary to comply with legal obligations, such as maintaining records or providing information to a public body or law enforcement agency.
Legitimate Interests
Processing is necessary for the purposes of a legitimate interest pursued by us or a third party, provided that your privacy interests are not outweighed. These legitimate interests may include:
- The effective delivery of our Website and related services.
- The lawful and effective operation of our Website or communications.
- Prevention of fraud or criminal activities.
- Safeguarding our technology systems and data security.
- Supporting or protecting our business interests.
- Investigating complaints.
- Evaluating, developing, or improving our services or products.
Consent
You have provided explicit consent for us to process your information for specific purposes, and you have the right to withdraw this consent at any time.
If we process sensitive Personal Information about you, such as data related to health or other special categories, it will only be done under the following circumstances:
- Your Explicit Consent You have provided explicit consent for such processing.
- Legal Requirement We are required by law to process the data.
- Legal Claims Processing is necessary for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.
- Public Data You have made the data manifestly public.
In certain cases, we may lawfully continue processing your Personal Information even after you have withdrawn your consent. This is only permitted if another legal basis, as described above, applies to the processing.
We, along with other affiliated entities of Paulson and Partners, may use your information to inform you via letter, telephone, email, or other electronic methods about products and services (including those offered by third parties) that may be of interest to you.
Where required by law, we will only send you such marketing materials after obtaining your explicit consent.
You may choose to opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time by:
- Following the unsubscribe instructions included in our communications.
- Contacting us directly through the details provided in the “Contact Information” section of this Privacy Policy.
In connection with one or more of the purposes outlined in the “Information Use” section of this Privacy Policy, we may disclose details about you to:
- Affiliated Entities Other entities associated with Paulson and Partners for legitimate business-related purposes.
- Service Providers Third parties that provide services to us or our affiliated entities to support our business operations.
- Corporate Transactions As part of a corporate transaction such as a sale, divestiture, reorganization, merger, or acquisition.
- Competent Authorities Courts, regulators, or authorities overseeing Paulson and Partners or affiliated entities, as required.
- Other Necessary Third Parties Entities that reasonably require access to your Personal Information for one or more purposes outlined in the “Information Use” section of this Privacy Policy.
We may also disclose your Personal Information if required to do so by law, a regulator, or during legal proceedings.
Some recipients of your Personal Information may be located in countries that do not have data protection laws similar to those in your country of residence. In such cases, we will ensure:
- You have provided explicit consent for the transfer; or
- Adequate safeguards are in place to protect your Personal Information, in compliance with legal obligations.
For example, adequate safeguards may include data transfer agreements based on standard contractual clauses approved by relevant authorities, such as the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
Further details about these transfers and the safeguards in place can be obtained by contacting us using the details provided in the “Contact Information” section below.
We may share non-personal, de-identified, or aggregated information with third parties for purposes such as data analytics, research, submissions, thought leadership, and promotional activities.
We do not sell your information.
The Website may host blogs, forums, wikis, or other social media applications or services that enable you to share content with other users (collectively referred to as “Social Media Applications”).
Any Personal Information or other information you choose to contribute to these Social Media Applications may be read, collected, and used by other users, over whom Paulson and Partners has little or no control. As such, we are not responsible for any other user’s use, misuse, or misappropriation of the Personal Information or other content that you contribute to any Social Media Application.
This Privacy Policy applies exclusively to the collection, use, and disclosure of information gathered through your interactions with our Website or communications. Any other websites or applications accessible via links from our Website or communications are governed by their own privacy policies and have separate practices for handling Personal Information.
We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party websites or applications before providing them with any Personal Information. Paulson and Partners assumes no responsibility for the privacy practices, policies, or content of these third-party entities.
“Do Not Track” is a browser setting that allows you to notify websites and applications that you do not want your online activity to be tracked. At this time, the Paulson and Partners Website does not respond to “Do Not Track” or similar signals.
At Paulson and Partners, we respect your privacy and believe in transparency regarding the Personal Information we manage. As a valued client, you may have specific rights under your local privacy laws regarding how your information is processed. These include the right to:
- Confirm whether we are processing your Personal Information and request a copy of the information we hold about you.
- Request updates or corrections to your Personal Information if you believe it is incomplete or inaccurate.
- Request the deletion of your Personal Information or restrict how we use it.
- Withdraw consent where processing is based solely on previously granted consent.
- Obtain a copy of the Personal Information you provided to us, in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and transmit it to another party where processing is based on consent or contract.
- Object to our processing of your Personal Information.
We encourage you to keep your information up-to-date. If any of your details change, please contact us using the details provided in the “Contact Information” section below.
If you have any concerns about how your Personal Information has been handled, or if you have any privacy-related inquiries, you may have the right to file a complaint with your local data protection authority or the relevant authority in the UK. For assistance, please reach out via the “Contact Information” section below.
At Paulson and Partners, we will retain your Personal Information on our systems for the longest of the following periods:
- As long as necessary to carry out the relevant activity or provide the requested services.
- As required by law, to comply with applicable legal retention obligations.
- Until the conclusion of any potential legal or investigative proceedings related to the services provided.
For certain requests regarding Personal Information, we are required to verify your identity before proceeding. To facilitate this process, we may request the following:
- Your full name, contact details, and your relationship to Paulson and Partners.
- Depending on the nature of your request, we may ask for additional information to confirm your identity.
Once we receive the necessary details, we will review them and compare them with the information we maintain. This step ensures we can accurately verify your identity before processing your request, prioritizing both security and compliance.
If you are submitting a Personal Information request on behalf of someone else, please reach out to us using the “Contact Information” section below. Ensure you include proof of your authorization to act on their behalf, which may include:
- A written authorization signed by the individual you are representing.
- A valid power of attorney.
This documentation is necessary to verify your authority and to proceed with the request in compliance with legal and privacy standards.
To exercise your rights or for any questions regarding your privacy while using our website, please contact privacy@paulsonandpartners.com.
If you need to reach our Data Protection Officer, you may write to:
Paulson and Partners Data Protection Officer
Address: Wadi al Safa 3, KOA Canvas, Dubai, UAE
In compliance with the UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data (PDPL), Paulson and Partners Privacy Services ensure your data is managed according to the highest standards of privacy and security.
If you have inquiries regarding your privacy rights under UAE law or our data processing activities in the region, you may contact:
Paulson and Partners Privacy Services
Address: Wadi al Safa 3, KOA Canvas, Dubai, UAE
