Welcome to Garage Flooring ("we," "our," or "us"). We are a UAE-based garage flooring specialist company, headquartered at Mall Warehouse, 6 Al Asayel Street, Al Quoz Industrial Area 3, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
This Privacy Policy explains how we handle personal information when you visit garageflooring.ae, contact us about our services, or engage us for installation projects.
By using our website or services, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.
01.Introduction
We are committed to handling your personal data in compliance with UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data (PDPL) and applicable international data protection standards including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where relevant.
02.Information We Collect
We collect personal information in the following ways:
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
When you contact us by phone, WhatsApp, email, or through forms on our website, we may collect:
- Full name
- Phone number (mobile and/or landline)
- Email address
- Physical address or project location
- Property type (residential, commercial, industrial)
- Project requirements, dimensions, and preferences
- Any photos or documents you voluntarily share with us
- Communications and message history with our team
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain information is collected automatically through cookies, pixels, and similar tracking technologies. This includes:
- IP address (anonymized where possible)
- Browser type and version
- Device type, operating system, and screen resolution
- Pages visited, time spent, and click behavior
- Referring website or search query
- Approximate geographic location (country/city level)
- Date and time of visit
2.3 Information from Third-Party Sources
We may receive information about you from:
- Google Analytics — website behavior data
- Meta Pixel / Facebook Pixel — advertising performance and audience data
- Social media platforms when you interact with our pages (Facebook, Instagram)
- Business partners or referral sources who share your details with your consent
03.How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Responding to inquiries — providing quotes, scheduling site inspections, answering questions
- Service delivery — coordinating installation, communicating during projects, providing post-installation support
- Quote preparation — calculating accurate pricing based on your project requirements
- Customer service — addressing complaints, warranty claims, and follow-up questions
- Marketing and communication — sending project updates, service announcements, or promotional offers (only with your consent and with the option to opt out at any time)
- Website improvement — analyzing how visitors use our website to improve content, navigation, and performance
- Advertising — running targeted ads on platforms like Google and Meta to reach potential customers with similar interests
- Legal compliance — fulfilling regulatory, tax, and legal obligations under UAE law
- Fraud prevention and security — protecting our website and customers from unauthorized activity
04.Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website performance, and deliver relevant advertising.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Strictly Necessary Cookies — required for basic website functionality (page loading, security, form submission). These cannot be disabled.
- Analytics Cookies — help us understand how visitors interact with our website. We use Google Analytics for this purpose.
- Marketing & Advertising Cookies — track behavior across websites to enable retargeting and conversion measurement. We use Meta Pixel (Facebook Pixel) and may use Google Ads tracking.
- Functional Cookies — remember your preferences (language, region, etc.) for a better experience on return visits.
Managing Cookies
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies entirely or alert you when a cookie is being set. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
For more information on managing cookies in your browser:
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. You can manage Meta advertising preferences at facebook.com/adpreferences.
05.Third-Party Services We Use
We use the following third-party services that may collect or process your data. These services have their own privacy policies governing how they handle your data — we recommend you review them for full transparency.
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Website analytics and traffic measurement | Google Privacy Policy |
| Google Ads | Conversion tracking and remarketing | Google Privacy Policy |
| Meta Pixel (Facebook) | Advertising performance and audience targeting | Meta Privacy Policy |
| WhatsApp Business | Customer communication | WhatsApp Privacy Policy |
| Google Maps | Embedded maps on contact and location pages | Google Privacy Policy |
| Web Hosting Provider | Website hosting and server logs | Server-side data only |
06.How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
- With our installation team — only the information necessary to deliver your project (name, address, contact, project specs)
- With service providers — our hosting, email, analytics, and CRM providers who process data on our behalf under strict confidentiality agreements
- With legal or regulatory authorities — when required by UAE law, court order, or to protect our legal rights
- In business transfers — if our company is acquired or merged, your data may be transferred to the new entity (you will be notified of any change in data ownership)
- With your explicit consent — for any sharing not covered above, we will request your permission first
07.International Data Transfers
Some of our third-party services (Google, Meta) may store or process data outside the UAE, including in the United States and European Union. When such transfers occur, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place — typically through standard contractual clauses or recognized adequacy frameworks — in line with UAE PDPL requirements.
08.Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:
- Inquiry data (without engagement): up to 12 months from last contact
- Active customer data: for the duration of our business relationship plus 5 years thereafter (in line with UAE record-keeping requirements for tax and warranty purposes)
- Marketing consent records: until you withdraw consent
- Website analytics data: typically 14–26 months (default Google Analytics retention)
After the retention period, your data is securely deleted or anonymized.
09.How We Protect Your Information
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:
- HTTPS/SSL encryption for all data transmitted via our website
- Restricted access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
- Secure storage of physical records and digital files
- Regular security reviews of our website and systems
- Confidentiality agreements with all team members and service providers
While we take security seriously, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we work continuously to protect your information using current industry standards.
10.Your Rights
Under UAE PDPL and applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Right to rectification — request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right to erasure — request deletion of your data, subject to legal retention requirements
- Right to restrict processing — request that we limit how we use your data
- Right to data portability — request your data in a machine-readable format
- Right to object — object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing
- Right to withdraw consent — withdraw consent for processing at any time
- Right to lodge a complaint — file a complaint with the UAE Data Office or relevant supervisory authority
11.Children's Privacy
Our website and services are not directed to children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately and we will delete the information.
12.Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, services, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons.
When we make material changes, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Notify users via a notice on our website homepage for significant changes
- Where required, request renewed consent before processing data under updated terms
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
13.Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:
Garage Flooring
Mall Warehouse, 6 Al Asayel Street
Al Quoz Industrial Area 3
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Privacy Request — [Your Name]
14.Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Arab Emirates, including UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data (PDPL) and any subsequent regulations.
Any disputes arising from this Privacy Policy will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Dubai, UAE.