01 Introduction
Global Meridien Trading LLC-FZ (“Global Meridien”, “we”, “us” or “our”) is a Dubai-based foodstuff trading and wholesale company. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information collected through our corporate website and the enquiry forms made available on it.
This website is an informational and business-development platform. It is not an online shop, and we do not process payments or take orders through it.
02 Scope of this policy
This policy applies to information we collect when you:
- visit or browse this website;
- submit a buyer enquiry, supplier enquiry or other message through a form on this website; or
- otherwise correspond with us in connection with the website.
It does not apply to third-party websites or services that may be linked from this website, or to business dealings governed by a separate written agreement between you and Global Meridien.
03 Information we collect
Information you provide to us
When you complete an enquiry form, we collect the details you choose to submit, which may include your company name, contact person, email address, telephone number, country, the product categories you are interested in, and the content of your message.
Information collected automatically
Like most websites, our web server and hosting provider may automatically record limited technical information such as your IP address, approximate location derived from it, browser and device type, referring pages, and the dates and times of access. This information is used for security, diagnostics and to understand general usage.
Information stored on your device
To improve usability, this website may temporarily save the contents of an enquiry form in your browser’s local storage so that your draft is not lost if you navigate away before submitting. This information remains on your device and is not transmitted to us until you submit the form. See section 11 for more detail.
04 How we use your information
We use the information described above to:
- respond to your enquiry and correspond with you;
- assess potential buyer, supplier and other business relationships;
- maintain records of our communications and business contacts;
- operate, secure, maintain and improve this website; and
- comply with applicable law and respond to lawful requests from authorities.
We do not sell your information, and we do not use enquiry data for automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects.
05 Legal bases for processing
Where a legal basis is required by applicable data protection law, including Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data (UAE), we rely on one or more of the following:
- Your consent, which you give by choosing to submit an enquiry or message to us;
- Steps taken at your request prior to entering into a potential business relationship;
- Our legitimate interests in operating and securing our website and developing our business, provided these are not overridden by your rights; and
- Compliance with a legal obligation to which we are subject.
07 International data transfers
We are based in the United Arab Emirates. Some of our service providers may process information in other countries. Where information is transferred outside the UAE, we take reasonable steps to ensure it is subject to appropriate safeguards consistent with applicable law.
08 Data retention
We retain enquiry and correspondence data for as long as necessary to respond to your enquiry, to manage any resulting business relationship, and to meet our legal, accounting and record-keeping requirements. When information is no longer needed, we delete it or anonymise it.
09 Data security
We maintain reasonable technical and organisational measures designed to protect information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse or alteration. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10 Your rights
Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:
- request access to the personal data we hold about you;
- request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data;
- request deletion of your data;
- object to or request restriction of certain processing;
- withdraw consent where processing is based on consent; and
- lodge a complaint with the competent data protection authority.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in section 15. We may need to verify your identity before responding.
12 Third-party links
This website may contain links to third-party websites and resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third parties, and we encourage you to review their policies.
13 Children's privacy
This website is intended for businesses and professionals. It is not directed to children, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 18.
14 Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page indicates when it was last revised. Material changes will be reflected on this page, and your continued use of the website after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
15 Contact us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or about how we handle your information, please contact Global Meridien Trading LLC-FZ:
Global Meridien Trading LLC-FZ
Meydan Grandstand, 6th Floor, Meydan Road, Nad Al Sheba, Dubai, U.A.E.
Email: info@globalmeridien.me
Or visit our contact page.