Privacy
1) Who We Are
Scope3Materials operates a digital platform that helps connect buyers with suppliers/dealers of construction materials and sustainability documentation. For the purposes of applicable data protection laws in the United Arab Emirates (including UAE PDPL principles), Scope3Materials acts as a data controller for personal data processed through the Platform.
2) Personal Data We Collect
A. Data you provide directly: Name, email address, phone number/contact details, company name/job title/business address (if provided), account information, and messages or inquiries. B. Data collected automatically: IP address, device type, browser type, log data, approximate location, platform usage/activity records. C. Supplier/dealer-submitted business content: Product data, EPDs, certifications, and related business information provided for display and sharing via the Platform.
3) Why We Collect Data (Purposes)
Creating/managing user accounts, enabling buyer-supplier communication, responding to inquiries, improving performance/security, preventing fraud/abuse, maintaining records for continuity and dispute resolution, and complying with legal obligations.
4) Legal Basis / Justification for Processing
We process personal data only where we have a valid reason, including performance of a contract, legitimate interests, consent (where required), and legal obligation.
5) How We Share Personal Data
We do not sell personal data. We may share data with other users as needed for platform functionality, with service providers (hosting, email, analytics, security) under confidentiality obligations, and with authorities where required by law.
6) International Data Transfers
Where hosting, email, or analytics providers operate outside the UAE, we apply reasonable safeguards consistent with applicable legal requirements and industry practice.
7) Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the stated purposes, legitimate business needs, and legal/compliance requirements. You may request deletion, subject to legal obligations.
8) Data Security
We implement commercially reasonable security measures (such as access controls and secure hosting). No transmission/storage method is 100% secure.
9) Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, you may request access, correction, deletion, withdrawal of consent, and objection to certain processing. We may verify identity before fulfilling requests.
10) Marketing Communications
You can opt out of promotional emails at any time. Service-related communications may still be sent where necessary.
11) Children / Minors
The Platform is intended for business users. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.
12) Third-Party Links
The Platform may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
13) Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Continued use after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
14) Contact Us
For privacy questions or requests, contact: [email protected]