Effective Date: March 01, 2025
Last Updated: Feb 28, 2025
Welcome to Raith Construction. We are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our visitors and customers. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website (https://raithconstruction.com/) or use our services.
By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the terms outlined in this policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our services.
1. Who We Are
Raith Construction is a licensed construction company in Abu Dhabi, UAE, specializing in villa construction, home renovations, commercial projects, and custom building solutions.
Our website address is: https://raithconstruction.com.
For any privacy-related inquiries, you can contact us at:
📧 Email: info@raithconstruction.com
📞 Phone: +971 52 109 8000
2. Information We Collect
We collect different types of information to provide and improve our services.
2.1 Personal Information (Voluntarily Provided by You)
When you interact with us through forms, requests, or account creation, we may collect:
- Full Name
- Email Address
- Phone Number
- Project Details or Inquiry
- Company Name (if applicable)
2.2 Non-Personal Information (Automatically Collected)
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP Address
- Browser Type & Version
- Operating System
- Referral Source (how you found our website)
- Time Spent & Pages Visited
This information is used for website analytics and improving our services.
3. Comments & User-Generated Content
If you leave a comment on our website:
✅ We collect the data shown in the comment form, along with your IP address and browser user agent to detect spam.
✅ An anonymized string (hash) of your email may be sent to Gravatar to check if you are using their service. The Gravatar privacy policy is available here.
✅ After approval, your profile picture (if using Gravatar) will be publicly visible next to your comment.
4. Media Uploads
If you upload images to our website, we recommend:
✅ Avoid embedding location data (EXIF GPS) in your images.
✅ Be aware that other visitors may download and extract location data from images on the website.
5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Cookies help enhance user experience and website functionality.
5.1 What Cookies Do We Use?
✅ Comments & Forms Cookies – If you leave a comment, your name, email, and website may be saved in cookies for convenience, so you don’t have to re-enter them for future comments. These cookies last one year.
✅ Login & Authentication Cookies –
- A temporary cookie is set when you visit the login page (discarded after closing your browser).
- After logging in, multiple cookies are saved to store login details and screen preferences.
- Login cookies last two days (or two weeks if “Remember Me” is selected).
- Screen preference cookies last one year.
- If you log out, login cookies are removed.
✅ Publishing & Editing Cookies – If you publish or edit an article, an additional cookie is saved (expires after one day).
5.2 Managing Cookies
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some website functions may not work properly.
6. Embedded Content from Third-Party Websites
Our website may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). These external websites:
✅ May collect your data and use cookies.
✅ May track your interaction if you have an account and are logged into their site.
We are not responsible for the privacy policies of these third-party websites.
7. Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. However, we may share your information in the following cases:
7.1 Service Providers & Business Partners
✅ Third-Party Services – We may use external providers for payment processing, email marketing, or website analytics.
✅ These providers only receive limited necessary data and must follow strict privacy policies.
7.2 Legal Compliance
We may disclose personal data if required by law or to protect Raith Construction’s legal interests.
7.3 Password Reset Requests
If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email for security purposes.
8. Data Retention Policy
8.1 How Long We Retain Your Data
✅ Comments & Inquiries – Retained indefinitely for spam detection and customer service follow-ups.
✅ Registered Users – Your provided information is stored until you request deletion.
✅ Inactive Accounts – If an account remains inactive for [Insert Duration], we may delete it.
8.2 Data Removal Requests
You can request:
✅ A copy of the data we hold about you.
✅ Correction of incorrect information.
✅ Deletion of your personal data (except legally required records).
📧 To request data removal, contact us at: info@raithconstruction.com
9. How We Protect Your Data
We implement strong security measures to protect your personal information:
🔒 SSL Encryption – Encrypts data during transmission.
🔒 Access Controls – Limits data access to authorized personnel only.
🔒 Secure Servers – Protects against unauthorized breaches.
However, no website is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Certain data (e.g., analytics) may be processed by third-party providers such as Google Analytics.
11. Your Privacy Rights
Your Rights Under UAE Data Protection Laws
✅ Right to Access – Request details about data we hold.
✅ Right to Correction – Update incorrect or outdated data.
✅ Right to Deletion – Request deletion of personal data (except legally required records).
✅ Right to Withdraw Consent – Unsubscribe from marketing communications.
To exercise these rights, email us at info@raithconstruction.com.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy periodically to reflect legal updates or changes in our business practices. Significant updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.
📢 We recommend reviewing this page regularly.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or data practices, contact us at:
📧 Email: info@raithconstruction.com
📞 Phone: +971 52 109 8000
📍 Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
