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: 14 February 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): We use Vercel Web Analytics, which collects anonymous, aggregated page-view data. This includes page URLs, referrer URLs, browser type, and country-level geolocation. No personally identifiable information (PII) is collected, and no cookies are used for tracking.
- 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: Analytics data is only collected after you explicitly consent via our cookie banner.
- 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
Analytics data is retained by Vercel for a maximum of 30 days. Communication records (WhatsApp and email) are retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose of 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 analytics consent, clear your browser's local storage for this website, or contact us directly.
Third-Party Services
| Service | Purpose | Data Collected |
|---|---|---|
| Vercel Analytics | Website performance | Anonymous page views (no PII) |
| WhatsApp (Meta) | Client communication | Messages you send to us |
International Data Transfers
Vercel Analytics data may be processed outside the UAE. Vercel maintains appropriate data protection standards in accordance with their privacy policy and applicable regulations.
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.