Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

To provide statutory audit, UAE Corporate Tax filing, VAT compliance, bookkeeping, ICV certification, and E-Invoicing services, we collect information that you directly provide to us, including:

• Identity & Contact Details: Full name, corporate email address, phone number, company name, job title, and official business address.
• Financial & Accounting Records: Trial balances, general ledgers, invoices, payroll logs, bank statements, trade licenses, and tax registration documents necessary for professional engagements.
• Technical & Website Data: IP addresses, browser types, device information, and interaction metrics gathered automatically when navigating our website.

2. Purpose & Legal Basis of Processing

We process data strictly in compliance with applicable laws, including the UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on Personal Data Protection (PDPL) and professional regulations governed by the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) and Ministry of Economy:

• Delivering chartered accounting, statutory auditing, VAT returns, and Corporate Tax filing.
• Conducting mandatory Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance checks.
• Responding to service inquiries and scheduling executive consultation meetings.
• Enhancing website functionality, performance, and cyber security safeguards.

3. Professional Confidentiality & Security

As licensed Chartered Accountants and registered FTA Tax Consultants, all financial documents, business records, and correspondence are held under strict professional secrecy. We employ enterprise-grade encryption, secure server infrastructure, restricted access protocols, and multi-factor authentication to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration of client data.

4. Information Sharing & Disclosure

Hedge Chartered Accountants Group does never sell, rent, or trade client or website visitor data to third parties. Disclosure only occurs under the following circumstances:

• Regulatory Compliance: Submissions made directly to government authorities (such as the UAE Federal Tax Authority, Ministry of Economy, or Abu Dhabi/Dubai Economic Departments) strictly as requested for tax filings or official certifications.
• Authorized Service Providers: Trusted IT, hosting, or software infrastructure partners operating under strict non-disclosure agreements (NDAs).
• Legal Obligations: When mandated by court order or binding regulatory directives.

5. Data Retention Period

Accounting records, audit working papers, and tax filings are retained for a minimum period of 5 to 7 years in accordance with UAE Commercial Companies Law, Tax Procedures Law, and international auditing standards, after which data is securely erased or archived under encrypted protocols.

6. Your Rights & Contact Information

Subject to statutory accounting and legal record-keeping requirements, you have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data. For privacy inquiries or data requests, please contact our compliance desk: