Legal - Privacy Policy
At Designed by Emerald, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the UAE Personal Data Protection Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021).
Last updated: 18 September 2026
Who We Are
Designed by Emerald is an interior design studio based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Our registered office is at The Meydan Hotel, Dubai.
Data We Collect
We collect minimal data to improve your experience on our website:
- Analytics data (with consent): With your consent, Vercel Web Analytics measures visits to this website using information such as page addresses, referring websites, browser and device type, and country. It does not use tracking cookies. We store your choice in this browser’s local storage under dbe-analytics-consent. If browser storage is unavailable, your choice applies to the current page only.
- Communication data: When you contact us via WhatsApp or email, we receive the information you choose to share. This is processed solely for responding to your enquiry.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data based on the following lawful grounds under the UAE PDPL:
- Consent: Optional analytics is enabled only after you select “Accept Analytics” in the analytics notice.
- Legitimate interest: Responding to enquiries you initiate via WhatsApp or email.
How We Use Your Data
- To understand how visitors use our website and improve its performance
- To respond to your enquiries about our interior design services
We do not sell, share, or transfer your personal data to any third parties for marketing purposes.
Data Retention
Your analytics choice remains stored in this browser until you change it or clear this website’s stored data. Withdrawing consent stops new analytics events; it does not erase data already collected. Please contact us for information about analytics retention or deletion. We retain communication records for as long as necessary to respond to your enquiry.
Your Rights
Under the UAE PDPL, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request rectification of inaccurate data
- Request erasure of your data
- Restrict or object to processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
To withdraw your consent, open Analytics Preferences in the footer or use the button below, then select “Decline Analytics”. This stops new analytics events. You may use the website without accepting analytics.
Third-Party Services
| Service | Purpose | Data Collected |
|---|---|---|
| Vercel Analytics | Understanding website visits | Page addresses, referrers, browser and device information, and country |
| WhatsApp (Meta) | Client communication | Messages you send to us |
International Data Transfers
Vercel may process website analytics data outside the UAE. Information about Vercel’s processing is available in its privacy policy.
Contact Us
For any privacy-related enquiries or to exercise your rights, please contact us:
- Email: info@designedbyemerald.com
- WhatsApp: +971 58 249 5005
- Address: The Meydan Hotel, Dubai, UAE
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.