Introduction
YABS (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the website https://yabs.ae and provides UAE business setup, company formation, trade licensing, visa processing, and related corporate services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with us in any way.
By accessing or using our website and services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please discontinue use of our website and services immediately.
Effective Date: March 23, 2026
Last Updated: March 23, 2026
Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide
When you use our services, submit enquiry forms, or communicate with us, we may collect the following personal information: your full name, email address, phone number (including UAE and international numbers), nationality and passport details (for visa and company formation services), Emirates ID number, business name and trade licence details, physical address (residential or office), payment and billing information, and any other information you voluntarily provide through our website forms, email, WhatsApp, or phone conversations.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain technical information including your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring website URLs, pages visited on our site, time and date of your visit, time spent on each page, and device identifiers. We collect this data through cookies, Google Analytics 4 (Measurement ID: G-2VCP4QLXCJ), and similar tracking technologies.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes: to process your business setup, company formation, and trade licence applications with relevant UAE government authorities (such as the Department of Economic Development, free zone authorities, and immigration departments); to facilitate visa processing, Emirates ID applications, and related government services on your behalf; to communicate with you about your service requests, application status, and important updates; to send you relevant information about our services, promotions, and industry updates (with your consent); to improve our website, services, and customer experience through analytics and feedback; to comply with UAE federal and emirate-level laws, regulations, and legal obligations; to prevent fraud, protect our rights, and ensure the security of our website and services; and to respond to your enquiries and provide customer support via phone, email, or WhatsApp.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds under the UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data (PDPL) and its implementing regulations: your explicit consent, where you have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for specific purposes; contractual necessity, where processing is necessary to fulfil our contractual obligations to you for business setup and corporate services; legal obligation, where processing is required to comply with UAE laws and regulations; and legitimate interests, where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, provided these do not override your fundamental rights and freedoms.
Sharing Your Information
We may share your personal information with the following categories of third parties, strictly on a need-to-know basis and in accordance with applicable laws: UAE government authorities including the Department of Economic Development (DED), free zone authorities (such as DMCC, IFZA, Meydan, RAKEZ, SHAMS, and others), the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICP), and the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) — as required for processing your business setup, licensing, and visa applications; payment processors for secure handling of your transactions; professional advisors including lawyers, accountants, and auditors who assist in delivering our services; technology service providers who help us operate our website and business systems (subject to strict data protection agreements); and any other parties with your explicit consent or as required by law.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for marketing purposes.
Data Storage and Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include SSL/TLS encryption on our website, secure hosting infrastructure, access controls limiting data access to authorised personnel only, and regular security assessments of our systems.
Your data is stored on secure servers. While we take all reasonable precautions, no method of electronic storage or transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy any legal, regulatory, accounting, or reporting requirements. For business setup and corporate service records, we typically retain data for a minimum of five (5) years after the completion of services, in accordance with UAE commercial law requirements. After the retention period expires, we securely delete or anonymise your personal data.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. The types of cookies we use include: essential cookies that are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled; analytics cookies (Google Analytics 4) that help us understand how visitors interact with our website so we can improve our content and user experience; and functional cookies that remember your preferences and settings to provide a more personalised experience.
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
Your Rights Under UAE Data Protection Law
Under the UAE PDPL and its implementing regulations, you have the following rights regarding your personal data: the right to access your personal data that we hold; the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data; the right to request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal retention requirements); the right to withdraw your consent at any time, where processing is based on consent; the right to request restriction of processing in certain circumstances; the right to data portability, receiving your data in a structured, commonly used format; and the right to object to processing based on legitimate interests.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in the Contact Us section below. We will respond to your request within thirty (30) days.
International Data Transfers
As a UAE-based business, your data is primarily processed and stored within the United Arab Emirates. In cases where data may need to be transferred outside the UAE (for example, to international government authorities for document attestation), we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with the UAE PDPL requirements for cross-border data transfers.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including UAE government portals, free zone authority websites, and other external resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external websites you visit through links on our site.
Children’s Privacy
Our services are designed for adults (18 years and older) engaged in business activities. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 18. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
YABS — UAE Business Setup & Company Formation
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Phone: +971 58 829 3781
Email: info@yabs.ae
Website: https://yabs.ae
For data protection-related enquiries, you may also contact the UAE Data Office at www.uaedataoffice.ae.