Privacy Policy

ASTERIX GLOBAL - FZCO ("Asterix Global", "we", "us", or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal data when you visit asterixglobal.com or contact us through the website.

1. Who we are

Asterix Global is a management consultancy registered as ASTERIX GLOBAL - FZCO in the United Arab Emirates. For privacy-related enquiries, contact us at sales@asterixglobal.com.

2. Personal data we collect

We may collect the following information:

• Contact form data: name, email address, company name, and message content when you submit an enquiry.
• Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited, collected automatically by our hosting and security providers.
• Communications: any information you provide when you email us directly.

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data through this website.

3. How we use your data

We use personal data to:

• Respond to enquiries and evaluate potential engagements.
• Communicate with you about our services.
• Operate, secure, and maintain the website.
• Comply with applicable legal obligations.

We do not sell your personal data.

4. Legal basis for processing

Depending on your location and the context, we process personal data on the basis of:

• Consent — when you submit the contact form and agree to this policy.
• Legitimate interests — to respond to business enquiries and operate our website securely.
• Legal obligation — where required by applicable law.

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom, these bases align with requirements under the GDPR. If you are in the UAE, we also have regard to applicable UAE data protection requirements, including the UAE Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL).

5. Cookies and similar technologies

Our website uses minimal cookies and similar technologies. Your browser may store a preference indicating that you have acknowledged our cookie notice. Our hosting provider (Cloudflare) may set essential security cookies. Google Fonts may process technical data when font files are loaded. We do not use advertising or analytics cookies on this site.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect how some parts of the site function.

6. Third-party service providers

We use trusted third parties to operate the website, including:

• Cloudflare — website hosting, content delivery, and security.
• FormSubmit — processes contact form submissions and forwards them to our email address.
• Google Fonts — serves web fonts used on the site.

These providers may process personal data on our behalf or as independent controllers. Their processing is governed by their own privacy policies.

7. Data retention

We retain enquiry data for as long as needed to respond, manage the business relationship, and meet legal or regulatory requirements. Contact form submissions processed through FormSubmit are subject to FormSubmit's retention practices in addition to our own records.

8. International transfers

As a UAE-based company using global service providers, your data may be processed in countries other than your own, including the United States and the European Union. Where required, we take steps designed to ensure appropriate safeguards for cross-border transfers.

9. Your rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Request deletion of your data, subject to legal exceptions.
• Object to or restrict certain processing.
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your jurisdiction.

To exercise these rights, email sales@asterixglobal.com. We may need to verify your identity before responding.

10. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data. No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Children

This website is not directed at children under 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

12. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices may be sent to sales@asterixglobal.com.