{"id":511,"date":"2026-02-10T10:47:52","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T10:47:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bgbc.ae\/?page_id=511"},"modified":"2026-02-10T10:47:52","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T10:47:52","slug":"%d0%bf%d0%be%d0%bb%d0%b8%d1%82%d0%b8%d0%ba%d0%b0-%d0%b7%d0%b0-%d0%bf%d0%be%d0%b2%d0%b5%d1%80%d0%b8%d1%82%d0%b5%d0%bb%d0%bd%d0%be%d1%81%d1%82-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bgbc.ae\/bg\/%d0%bf%d0%be%d0%bb%d0%b8%d1%82%d0%b8%d0%ba%d0%b0-%d0%b7%d0%b0-%d0%bf%d0%be%d0%b2%d0%b5%d1%80%d0%b8%d1%82%d0%b5%d0%bb%d0%bd%d0%be%d1%81%d1%82-2\/","title":{"rendered":"\u041f\u043e\u0432\u0435\u0440\u0438\u0442\u0435\u043b\u043d\u043e\u0441\u0442"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 data-path-to-node=\"3\">PRIVACY POLICY<\/h1>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Last Updated:<\/b> February 10, 2026<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5\">The <b data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"4\">Bulgarian Business Council in Dubai<\/b> (&#8220;BGBC&#8221;, &#8220;we&#8221;, &#8220;us&#8221;, or &#8220;our&#8221;) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [bgbc.ae] or apply for membership.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6\">We operate under the laws of the <b data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"33\">United Arab Emirates<\/b> and the <b data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"62\">European Union (GDPR)<\/b>. As our website is hosted in Bulgaria, we adhere to strict EU data protection standards.<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"7\">1. WHO WE ARE<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Data Controller:<\/b> Bulgarian Business Council in Dubai Dubai Chambers, P.O. Box: 1457 Dubai, United Arab Emirates<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"112\">Email:<\/b> info@bgbc.ae<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"9\">2. DATA WE COLLECT<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10\">We collect personal data that you voluntarily provide to us when applying for membership or subscribing to our newsletter.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">A. Membership Application Data<\/b> Based on our application forms, we collect the following:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"12\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Personal Identity:<\/b> Full Name, Gender, Date of Birth, Country of Birth, Nationality, Ethnicity.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Contact Details:<\/b> Email Address, Mobile Number, Secondary Mobile Number, City of Residence.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Professional Details:<\/b> Corporate Title, Company Name, Sector\/Industry, Company Size, VAT Number \/ TRN, Company Website, Company Address.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Other:<\/b> How you heard about us, purpose of joining, and referral source.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13\"><i data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Note on Special Category Data:<\/i> We collect data regarding <b data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"57\">Ethnicity<\/b> solely for the purpose of ensuring diversity within our community and statistical reporting. By providing this information, you explicitly consent to its processing.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">B. Automatically Collected Data (Cookies)<\/b> When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information via tracking technologies, including:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"15\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\">IP Address<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\">Browser Type and Operating System<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\">Browsing behavior (pages visited, time spent)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"16\">3. HOW WE USE YOUR DATA<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"17\">We process your data for the following legal bases:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"18\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Contractual Necessity:<\/b> To process your membership application, verify your identity, and provide member benefits.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Legitimate Interest:<\/b> To manage the Council, organize networking events, and improve our website.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"18,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"18,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Consent:<\/b> To send you newsletters (via Mailchimp) and use tracking pixels (Facebook\/Google).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"19\"><b data-path-to-node=\"19\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Specific uses include:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"20\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"20,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"20,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Membership Administration:<\/b> Processing your application and annual renewals.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"20,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"20,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Member Directory:<\/b> Sharing your business profile with other members to facilitate networking (only professional data).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"20,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"20,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Communication:<\/b> Sending invitations to events, General Assembly notices, and official Council updates.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"20,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"20,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Marketing &amp; Analytics:<\/b> Using Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel to understand our audience and run relevant ad campaigns.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"21\">4. SHARING OF YOUR INFORMATION<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"22\">We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"23\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"23,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"23,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Service Providers:<\/b> Third-party vendors who perform services for us, including:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"23,0,1\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"23,0,1,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"23,0,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Hosting:<\/b> Servers located in Bulgaria (EU).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"23,0,1,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"23,0,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Email Marketing:<\/b> <b data-path-to-node=\"23,0,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"17\">Mailchimp<\/b> (Intuit Inc.), located in the USA. Transfers to Mailchimp are protected by Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"23,0,1,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"23,0,1,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Analytics:<\/b> <b data-path-to-node=\"23,0,1,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"11\">Google Analytics<\/b> and <b data-path-to-node=\"23,0,1,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"32\">Meta (Facebook)<\/b> for website traffic analysis.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"23,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"23,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Government Authorities:<\/b> Only if required by UAE or Bulgarian law (e.g., Dubai Chamber of Commerce regulations).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"23,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"23,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Other Members:<\/b> Your professional details (Name, Company, Title, Email) may be visible in the members-only directory to facilitate business connections.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"24\">5. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"25\">As we operate in Dubai but host in Bulgaria:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"26\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"26,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"26,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">From UAE to EU:<\/b> Data collected in the UAE is transferred to our servers in Bulgaria. The EU is recognized as providing an adequate level of data protection.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"26,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"26,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">From EU to UAE:<\/b> If you are accessing the site from Europe, your data is accessed by our administration in Dubai. The UAE creates a secure environment for data under its PDPL. By applying for membership, you acknowledge this necessary transfer for the performance of the contract.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"27\">6. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"28\">We use cookies to enhance your experience.<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"29\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"29,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"29,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Google Analytics:<\/b> We use this to understand website traffic. Google may store data on servers in the US. You can opt-out using the <a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/tools.google.com\/dlpage\/gaoptout\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwis-vGf0M6SAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQwAE\">Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"29,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"29,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Facebook Pixel:<\/b> We use this to measure the effectiveness of our social media campaigns. You can adjust your advertising preferences in your Facebook Ad Settings.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"30\">7. DATA RETENTION<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"31\">We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"32\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"32,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"32,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Active Members:<\/b> For the duration of your membership.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"32,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"32,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Expired Members:<\/b> We retain basic records for 5 years for legal and financial auditing purposes (VAT\/Tax laws).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"32,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"32,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Marketing:<\/b> Until you unsubscribe (click the &#8220;Unsubscribe&#8221; link in any email).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"33\">8. YOUR RIGHTS (GDPR &amp; UAE PDPL)<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"34\">You have the following rights regarding your data:<\/p>\n<ol start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"35\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"35,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"35,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Right to Access:<\/b> Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"35,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"35,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Right to Rectification:<\/b> Correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"35,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"35,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Right to Erasure (&#8220;Right to be Forgotten&#8221;):<\/b> Request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention requirements).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"35,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"35,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Right to Object:<\/b> Opt-out of marketing communications at any time.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"35,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"35,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Right to Data Portability:<\/b> Request your data in a structured, commonly used format.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"36\">To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@bgbc.ae.<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"37\">9. DATA SECURITY<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"38\">We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. Our website uses SSL encryption (https) to ensure data is transmitted securely to our servers in Bulgaria.<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"39\">10. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"40\">We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated &#8220;Revised&#8221; date and the updated version will be effective as soon as it is accessible.<\/p>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"41\" \/>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"42\">11. 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