Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Smarty Counsel

Last Updated: October 14, 2026

At Smarty Counsel for Accounting & Bookkeeping, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit smartycounsel.com or use our accounting, bookkeeping, VAT, corporate tax, and business setup services in Dubai & Sharjah, UAE.

1) Information We Collect Under This Privacy Policy

a) Information You Provide Directly for Our Privacy Policy:

When you contact us, request a quote, or hire our services, we collect:

Full Name, email address, phone number
Company name, trade license details, Emirates ID
Billing information, invoices and business documents
Messages you send via our Contact Us page

b) Information We Collect Automatically:

IP address, browser type, device type and operating system
Pages visited on smartycounsel.com, time spent, referring URL
Cookies and similar tracking technologies

c) Payment Information:

Payments are processed securely via third-party gateways like Stripe & 【entity-PayPal¦canonical_name=PayPal】. We do not store your full credit card details on our servers.

2) How We Use Your Information As Per Privacy Policy

We use your information to:

Provide accounting, bookkeeping, and tax compliance services in Dubai & Sharjah
Process your business setup, VAT and corporate tax registration requests
Communicate about your account, invoices, and UAE regulatory updates from UAE Government Data Protection Laws
Improve our website, customer support and services – Learn more About Smarty Counsel
Comply with UAE laws, including Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 (UAE PDPL) on Personal Data Protection

3) How We Share Your Information Under This Privacy Policy

We do NOT sell your personal data. We may share information only with:

Service Providers: Payment processors, hosting providers (10Web), analytics tools who are contractually bound to protect your data
Legal Authorities: UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA), Ministry of Economy, or courts when required by UAE law
Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition or sale of assets

4) Cookies and Tracking Technologies in Our Privacy Policy

We use cookies and similar technologies to analyze traffic, remember your preferences and personalize your experience. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of smartycounsel.com may not function properly. Read our full Cookie Policy for details.

5) Data Security & Retention Under Privacy Policy

We implement industry-standard security measures including SSL encryption, firewalls, and secure servers located in UAE and EU data centers to protect your data against unauthorized access. We retain your personal and accounting data only as long as necessary to provide services and comply with UAE commercial and tax laws (minimum 5 years for accounting records as per FTA regulations).

6) Your Rights Under This Privacy Policy & UAE PDPL

As per UAE Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL), you have the right to:

Access your personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention requirements)
Object to processing for direct marketing purposes
Request data portability and withdraw consent

To exercise these privacy rights, please Contact Us at [email protected] or call +971 55 148 0290.

7) Children’s Privacy Under This Privacy Policy

Our services and website are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

8) International Data Transfers in This Privacy Policy

Your data may be processed and stored outside the UAE for hosting and backup purposes, but we ensure adequate safeguards and Standard Contractual Clauses are in place as per UAE PDPL Article 22 & 23.

9) Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in UAE laws or our services. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

10) Contact Us for Privacy Policy Queries

SMARTY COUNSEL FOR ACCOUNTING & BOOKKEEPING
Dubai Office: Wasl Business Center, Deira Port Saeed, Dubai, UAE
Sharjah Office: 994P+FJ7 – Al Shiokh, Hay Al Gharb, Sharjah, UAE
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +971 55 148 0290
Website: https://smartycounsel.com
Also check our Terms and Conditions