Privacy Policy

Effective date: 9th September 2026

  1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how [Insert complete legal name of ARA Technics], operating the Stories n Beyond brand, collects, uses, stores and shares personal data through [Insert Website URL] and in connection with enquiries and client services.

ARA Technics is responsible for the personal data described in this Privacy Policy.

We process personal data in accordance with applicable UAE data-protection legislation, including Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data, where applicable.

  1. Personal data we may collect

Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect:

2.1 Identity and contact information

  • Name;
  • Company name;
  • Job title;
  • Business or personal email address;
  • Telephone or WhatsApp number; and
  • Business address.

2.2 Project and enquiry information

  • Project briefs and requirements;
  • Budget and timeline information;
  • Messages and correspondence;
  • Uploaded documents and reference materials;
  • Feedback and approvals; and
  • Information required to prepare proposals or perform services.

2.3 Contractual and financial information

  • Billing details;
  • Payment and transaction information;
  • Tax-related information;
  • Contract and quotation records; and
  • Information required for accounting and legal compliance.

We do not normally store complete payment-card information. Payments processed through banks or payment-service providers are subject to the provider’s own privacy and security practices.

2.4 Technical and usage information

When you visit the website, we or our service providers may collect:

  • IP address;
  • Browser and device type;
  • Operating system;
  • Approximate location derived from an IP address;
  • Pages visited;
  • Time spent on the website;
  • Referral source; and
  • Cookie and analytics information.
  1. How we collect personal data

We may collect personal data:

  • Directly from you when you contact us, complete a form or request a quotation;
  • During a project or contractual relationship;
  • Through email, telephone, WhatsApp or social-media communication;
  • Automatically through website cookies and analytics tools;
  • From your employer or authorised representative; and
  • From publicly available professional or business sources where permitted by law.
  1. Purposes and legal grounds for processing

We may process personal data for the following purposes:

  • Responding to enquiries;
  • Evaluating project briefs;
  • Preparing proposals and quotations;
  • Taking steps requested before entering into a contract;
  • Performing and administering service contracts;
  • Communicating with clients during projects;
  • Managing invoicing, payments and accounting;
  • Coordinating approved service providers;
  • Maintaining business and legal records;
  • Protecting our legal rights and preventing misuse;
  • Improving website functionality and user experience;
  • Measuring website and campaign performance;
  • Sending marketing communications where permitted; and
  • Complying with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Depending on the circumstances, processing may be based on your consent, steps requested before entering into a contract, performance of a contract, compliance with legal obligations or another lawful ground permitted under applicable UAE law.

  1. Marketing communications

We may send information about our services when you have requested it, consented to receive it or when otherwise permitted by applicable law.

You may ask us to stop sending promotional communications at any time by:

  • Using the unsubscribe option provided in the communication; or
  • Contacting us at [Insert Privacy/Contact Email].

Opting out of promotional communications will not prevent us from sending messages necessary to respond to an enquiry, administer a contract or meet legal obligations.

  1. Cookies and analytics

The website may use cookies and similar technologies to operate correctly, remember preferences, understand website usage and improve performance.

Cookies may include:

  • Essential cookies necessary for website operation;
  • Preference cookies;
  • Analytics cookies; and
  • Advertising or social-media cookies, if used.

Where required, non-essential cookies will be used only after the visitor has made the relevant cookie choice.

Visitors may manage cookies through the website’s cookie settings, where available, or through their browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

The cookie notice must be updated to identify the actual analytics, advertising and social-media technologies used on the website.

  1. Sharing personal data

We do not sell or rent personal data.

We may share personal data only when reasonably necessary with:

  • Employees and authorised personnel within ARA Technics;
  • Appropriately licensed technical or creative service providers involved in an approved project;
  • Website-hosting, cloud-storage, communication, accounting, analytics and software providers;
  • Professional advisers such as lawyers, accountants or auditors;
  • Banks and payment-service providers;
  • Government, regulatory or judicial authorities when required by law; and
  • A purchaser, successor or adviser involved in a lawful business restructuring or transfer.

Service providers are permitted to use personal data only for the relevant service and are expected to protect it appropriately.

  1. International data transfers

Some service providers, cloud platforms or technical systems may process or store personal data outside the United Arab Emirates.

Where personal data is transferred internationally, we will take reasonable steps to ensure that the transfer is made in accordance with applicable UAE data-protection requirements and that appropriate safeguards are used where required.

  1. Data retention

We retain personal data only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected.

The applicable period may depend on:

  • Whether an enquiry becomes a project;
  • The duration of a client relationship;
  • Contractual and warranty requirements;
  • Accounting and tax obligations;
  • Legal limitation periods;
  • Dispute-resolution requirements; and
  • Legitimate record-keeping needs permitted by law.

When personal data is no longer reasonably required, it may be securely deleted, anonymised or retained only where continued retention is required by law.

  1. Data security

We implement appropriate administrative, technical and organisational measures designed to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration or disclosure.

However, no website, internet transmission or electronic-storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Visitors should avoid sending unnecessary confidential or sensitive information through general website forms.

  1. Your rights

Subject to applicable legal requirements and exceptions, you may have the right to:

  • Obtain information about how your personal data is processed;
  • Request access to your personal data;
  • Request correction or completion of inaccurate data;
  • Request erasure of personal data;
  • Request restriction or cessation of certain processing;
  • Object to processing for direct-marketing purposes;
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent;
  • Request transfer of eligible personal data in a structured format; and
  • Object to certain decisions based solely on automated processing.

A request may be submitted to [Insert Privacy/Contact Email].

We may request reasonable information to confirm your identity before responding. Certain information may need to be retained where required for contractual, accounting, legal or dispute-resolution purposes.

  1. Children’s information

Our website and services are intended for businesses and persons capable of entering into commercial arrangements. They are not intentionally directed at children.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without appropriate authorisation. If you believe that a child has provided personal data through the website, please contact us.

  1. Third-party websites and platforms

Our website may link to third-party websites, social-media platforms or services.

Their processing of personal data is governed by their own privacy policies. ARA Technics is not responsible for the privacy or security practices of third parties that it does not control.

  1. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect operational, legal or technical changes.

The updated version will be posted on this website with a revised effective date. Where required by applicable law, we will provide additional notice or obtain fresh consent before materially changing how personal data is processed.

  1. Contact details

For privacy questions, requests or concerns, please contact:

Data controller/licensed entity: [Complete Legal Name of ARA Technics]
Brand: Stories n Beyond
Licence number: 30527
Licensing authority: Ajman Free Zone
Registered address: Executive Office – C1-622, Ajman Free Zone C1 Building, Ajman Free Zone, UAE
Privacy email: hello@storiesnbeyond.com
Telephone: +971 54 773 5234
Website: https://storiesnbeyond.com/

We will review and respond to privacy requests in accordance with applicable UAE law.

  • Executive Office - C1-622
    Ajman Free Zone C1 Building
    Ajman Free Zone, UAE
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