Privacy & data collection
Last updated: 12 October 2026 · Version 2026-10-12
This notice explains how we handle website visitor and applicant information, and how you can exercise your choices.
1. Optional visitor statistics
With your permission, MANARA records page views, sections viewed and share-button clicks using a random browser identifier retained on your device for up to 30 days. Statistics are approximate browser counts, not identified people. We do not store your name, email or IP address in analytics records. Records are retained for up to 90 days and are visible only to authorised administrators and moderators. You can decline or withdraw permission using Privacy settings on the homepage; this stops future collection and removes the local identifier. Security rate limiting uses short-lived hashed network identifiers, and administrator sign-in uses an essential secure session cookie lasting up to eight hours.
2. Who handles your data
MANARA operates this website and handles the requests submitted here. For privacy enquiries, correction, deletion or withdrawal of consent, contact the MANARA site administrator at info@manarauae.com. This is the current contact for this website.
3. What we collect
Forms collect your name, email, organisation, field, membership type and any message you provide. Event and opportunity submissions can also include a title, category, link and optional coupon. We record a request identifier, submission time, review status, notification status and a record of consent with the policy version. Hosting and email services may process technical connection information such as IP addresses and request logs. Please do not submit identity documents, medical records, payment details or other sensitive personal information in these forms.
4. Why we use it
We use submitted information to review your application, respond to you, manage the waitlist and assess submitted listings. Required fields are identified in the form; without them we cannot process the request. Your consent covers these purposes, not unrelated advertising or a public member profile. Joining the waitlist does not create a paid membership. We do not sell submitted personal data.
5. Where your information goes
Requests are stored in the website database on its Sites / Cloudflare hosting infrastructure. Authorised MANARA administrators and moderators can review them. Submitted details are also sent through FormSubmit to MANARA’s Gmail mailboxes: waitlist applications go to Manarauae.com@gmail.com; other requests go to the site administration contact listed above. These providers process information to provide hosting and email delivery. A listing approved for publication may display its event or opportunity details and public link; contact email and private application details are not published as part of that listing.
6. International processing
Our hosting and email providers may process information outside the UAE; this website does not promise UAE-only storage. Cross-border processing must meet applicable UAE legal requirements and safeguards. You can contact us before submitting to ask about the providers and available transfer information. Form submission is not a waiver of your statutory protections.
7. Retention and security
We retain information only for the request, follow-up and any applicable legal obligations. Retention depends on whether your request is pending, resolved or subject to a legal requirement; the site does not currently apply an automatic deletion schedule. Contact us to request deletion from the active database and administration mailbox. Provider backups and logs follow their own retention cycles. Access controls restrict administration to authorised users, but no online service can guarantee absolute security.
8. Your choices and rights
Subject to applicable law, you may request information about processing, access or a copy of your data, correction, erasure, restriction or cessation of processing, and portability where applicable. You may withdraw consent at any time by emailing us; this does not affect prior lawful processing. You may also raise a complaint with the competent UAE authority. We may need proportionate identity verification before acting on a request and will explain any legally required retention.
9. Cookies and external links
This version does not add advertising or analytics trackers in its application code. Hosting, security and administrator sign-in services may use necessary cookies or technical storage. External event websites and social platforms have their own privacy practices when you follow their links. Any future non-essential tracking or additional use of your information will require an updated notice and consent where required.
10. UAE legal framework and updates
This notice is prepared with reference to Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data, where applicable. Applicable sector-specific or free-zone rules take precedence where relevant. We will update this page when data practices change. The policy date identifies the notice presented for new submissions.