Q: Definitions

Processing: This means anything that is done to or with Personal Data (including simply collecting, storing or deleting the Personal Data). Personal Data: Any information which you provide to us which directly or indirectly personally identifies you, such as your name, email address, or other data which can be reasonably linked to you, such as information we associate with any accounts you may hold with DET. Sensitive Personal Data: Information about your race, ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, health and genetics, biometrics (where used for identification purposes), and criminal convictions. Data Controller: A Data Controller is a person, company, or other body that determines the purpose and means of the processing of Personal Data. Widget: A mini programme on a web page that delivers information, such as news items or weather reports, while the rest of the web page remains as is. Widgets include search boxes, weather guides, pop-up windows and drop-down lists or a link to a different webpage.

Q: Links to other websites

This Privacy Notice only applies to www.visitdubai.com , and does not cover other government services and transactions that we link to. (i) Following a link to another website If you go to another website from www.visitdubai.com , read the privacy notice on that website to find out what it does with your Personal Data. (ii) Following a link to www.visitdubai.com from another website If you come to our website from another website, we may receive Personal Data from the other website. You should read the privacy notice of the website you came from to find out more about this.

Question 1

Introduction

Accepted Answer

We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Notice (this “Privacy Notice”) governs the processing of your Personal Data by the Department of Economy and Tourism and its affiliates (collectively referred to as “DET”). It explains how we process your Personal Data and applies to the Personal Data that you provide us directly, or which we may obtain from other sources. Please read the following carefully to understand how we process your Personal Data.

References to "our", "us" or "we" within this Privacy Notice are to DET.

Question 2

Who we are

Accepted Answer

DET is an entity established pursuant to Law No. 20 of 2021 having its principal office at P.O. Box 594, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. DET is the principal authority for the economic development of Dubai to be the global centre for business, investment and tourism. DET is also responsible for the licensing of all commercial activity in Dubai. You can find out more about DET at: https://www.dubaidet.gov.ae/en/about-us.

Question 3

Data Controller

Accepted Answer

DET acts as the Data Controller of your Personal Data.
If you follow a link to a service provided by another government department, agency or other third parties, that organisation will:

• be the Data Controller
• be responsible for processing any data you share with them
• publish and manage their own privacy notice with details of how to contact them

Question 4

Definitions

Accepted Answer

Processing: This means anything that is done to or with Personal Data (including simply collecting, storing or deleting the Personal Data).

Personal Data: Any information which you provide to us which directly or indirectly personally identifies you, such as your name, email address, or other data which can be reasonably linked to you, such as information we associate with any accounts you may hold with DET.

Sensitive Personal Data: Information about your race, ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, health and genetics, biometrics (where used for identification purposes), and criminal convictions.

Data Controller: A Data Controller is a person, company, or other body that determines the purpose and means of the processing of Personal Data.

Widget: A mini programme on a web page that delivers information, such as news items or weather reports, while the rest of the web page remains as is. Widgets include search boxes, weather guides, pop-up windows and drop-down lists or a link to a different webpage.

Question 5

What we collect from you

Accepted Answer

We process different categories of Personal Data to enable us to provide services to you, and as further described below.

• Contact details such as your address, email address or telephone number.
• Identification data such as your name, date of birth, age, gender, nationality, country or emirate of residence, your national ID or Emirates ID, biodata, interests or occupation.
• Web data such as cookies, IP address, social media profile and website visitor interaction data.
• Sensitive Personal Data such as your photograph on your Emirates ID or Passport copy or health and medical data including dietary preferences and restrictions.

(i) For which purposes we use your Personal Data and the legal basis to do so

To allow you to access government services and make transactions

Contact details, identification data, Sensitive Personal Data

To perform a task in the public interest
In the exercise of our functions as a government department

To include your event/activity in the Dubai Calendar