Privacy Policy - BPF Qatar

Privacy Policy - BPFQatar

Company History: A Strategic Journey of BPFQatar

Effective Date: 1^st of January 2025
Last Updated: 31^st December, 2024

At BPFQatar, your privacy is of paramount importance. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in accordance with Qatar’s Personal Data Privacy Protection Law (Law No. 13 of 2016), applicable international regulations, and recognized best practices.

By accessing our website, services, or submitting personal information to us, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

Personal Identification Data: Full name, date of birth, nationality, ID or passport number, etc.
Contact Information: Email address, phone number, physical address.
Employment & Business Data: CVs, professional background, business licenses, legal documentation for setup or HR services.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, website usage data (via cookies or analytics tools).
Legal Documents & Credentials: For visa processing, legal advisory, or compliance services.

Purpose of Data Collection

We collect personal data for the following legitimate purposes:

To provide business setup, HR, recruitment, legal, and visa services
To respond to inquiries and offer customer support
To comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements in the State of Qatar
For internal business records, analytics, and service improvement
For marketing communications, only with prior consent
For security and fraud prevention

Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on:

User consent (where required)
Contractual necessity (to provide requested services)
Legal compliance with Qatari authorities
Legitimate interests (such as service enhancement and client relationship management)

Sharing and Disclosure of Information

BPFQatar does not sell or lease personal data to third parties. We may share information under these conditions:

With governmental or regulatory bodies in Qatar as required by law (e.g., Ministry of Labour, MOI, Hukoomi)
With third-party service providers or partners strictly for delivering services (e.g., legal advisors, visa agents)
With authorized personnel within BPFQatar who need access for service delivery
As part of legal proceedings, investigations, or to protect our rights

All third parties are contractually bound to confidentiality and data protection standards.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by Qatar’s data retention laws, including:

Financial or employment data: minimum of 10 years
Visa, legal, and government documentation: as required by law

Your Rights

Under Qatari Law No. 13 of 2016, you have the right to:

Access and obtain a copy of your personal data
Request correction or deletion of inaccurate or outdated information
Object to certain types of data processing
Withdraw your consent (where processing is based on consent)
File a complaint with the Qatar Ministry of Transport and Communications (MOTC) if you believe your data rights are violated

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@bpfqatar.com.

Cookies and Website Tracking

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and gather data for analytical purposes. By using our site, you consent to our use of cookies. You may adjust your browser settings to disable cookies; however, this may affect functionality.

Data Security

We implement strong technical and organizational safeguards to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Measures include:

Encrypted storage and secure servers
Access control and role-based restrictions
Regular audits and IT security monitoring

Intellectual Property & Copyright

All website content, including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and proprietary materials, is the intellectual property of BPFQatar and is protected under Qatar’s Copyright Law (Law No. 7 of 2002) and international treaties.

You may not copy, reproduce, or use any content for commercial purposes without explicit written permission from BPFQatar.
Unauthorized use will result in legal action.

Changes to This Policy

BPFQatar reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect legal, regulatory, or operational changes. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.