As a trusted accounting firm in Dubai, your privacy is fundamental to how we operate. This policy explains how Velmont Crest collects, uses, and safeguards your information.
Velmont Crest Accounting collects personal and business information necessary to deliver our accounting, bookkeeping, VAT, corporate tax, audit, AML compliance, and business setup advisory services. The types of information we collect include:
We only collect information that is directly necessary for delivering our services or fulfilling a legal obligation. We never collect more data than what is required for the specific purpose.
Your information is processed solely for lawful purposes in accordance with the UAE Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) — Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021:
We do not use your personal data for marketing purposes without your explicit consent. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.
Under the UAE PDPL (Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021), we process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
Velmont Crest does not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to any third party. We may share your data only in the following limited circumstances:
All third parties who receive your data are bound by confidentiality agreements and are required to handle your information in compliance with UAE data protection regulations.
We implement industry-standard technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal and business data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction:
In the event of a data breach that may compromise your privacy or security, we will notify the UAE Data Office and affected individuals as required by law.
We retain your personal and financial data for the duration required to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, and in accordance with UAE legal requirements:
| Record Type | Retention Period | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Records & Tax Documents | Minimum 5 years | UAE Commercial Companies Law & FTA Regulations |
| AML & KYC Records | Minimum 5 years after relationship ends | Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2018 |
| Corporate Tax Records | Minimum 7 years | UAE Corporate Tax Law |
| General Correspondence | Up to 2 years | Business necessity |
| Website Analytics Data | 26 months | Google Analytics default |
Once the retention period expires and data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized in accordance with UAE data protection standards.
Our website (velmontcrest.ae) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve user experience, analyze traffic, and understand visitor behavior:
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Required? |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Required for website to function properly | Yes |
| Analytics | Understand how visitors interact with our site (Google Analytics) | No |
| Marketing | Deliver relevant information about our services — with consent only | No |
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Disabling non-essential cookies will not affect the core functionality of our website.
Under the UAE Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below. We will respond to your request within 30 days as required by UAE law.
Velmont Crest may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, legal obligations, or data processing practices. All updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.
Material changes to this policy — such as changes in the types of data collected or the purposes of processing — will be communicated to active clients via email prior to taking effect.
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, reach out to us.