Privacy Policy

PRIVACY & DATA PROTECTION

This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used, stored and protected when you visit this website or contact us through the available communication channels.

1. Data Controller

ZAPF Civil Engineering Consultancy L.L.C
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Economic Licence No.: CN-5806165
Commercial Registry No.: 6484944

Email: office@zapf-engineering.com
Website: zapf-engineering.com

2. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when contacting us, requesting information or communicating with ZAPF Civil Engineering Consultancy L.L.C.

Depending on the nature of your enquiry, this information may include:

  • Name
  • Company or organisation
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Information contained in your message or enquiry
  • Project-related information voluntarily provided by you
  • Other information you choose to provide

In addition, certain technical information may be processed automatically when you access the website, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, referring website, date and time of access and technical server log information.

3. How We Use Personal Data

We may process personal data for the following purposes:

  • Responding to enquiries and communications
  • Providing information about our engineering and consultancy services
  • Reviewing potential projects, collaborations or business enquiries
  • Managing professional and business relationships
  • Operating, maintaining and securing the website
  • Detecting and preventing technical or security-related issues
  • Complying with applicable legal and regulatory obligations
  • Establishing, exercising or defending legal claims where necessary

Personal data is processed only where there is an appropriate legal basis or other lawful justification for doing so.

4. Contact Forms and Communications

If you contact us by email, through a website contact form or through another communication channel, the information you provide will be processed for the purpose of handling and responding to your enquiry.

Where your communication relates to a potential or existing contractual relationship, the information may also be processed as necessary to evaluate, establish or manage that relationship.

Please avoid transmitting confidential, sensitive or unnecessary personal information through website forms unless it is required for your enquiry.

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

This website may use cookies and similar technologies that are necessary for the operation, security and functionality of the website.

Where optional cookies or similar technologies are used for analytics, measurement, marketing or other non-essential purposes, they will be used in accordance with applicable consent requirements.

Where a cookie consent management system is provided, visitors can use it to manage their preferences regarding optional cookies.

Further information about the cookies and similar technologies used on this website is provided in our Cookie Policy.

6. Third-Party Service Providers

We may use selected third-party service providers to support the hosting, operation, maintenance, security and technical functionality of this website.

Where service providers process personal data on our behalf, reasonable measures are taken to ensure that personal data is handled appropriately and in accordance with applicable data protection requirements.

We do not sell personal data to third parties.

7. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including responding to enquiries, maintaining business records and complying with applicable legal, regulatory, accounting or contractual obligations.

The appropriate retention period may vary depending on the nature of the information and the purpose for which it is processed.

When personal data is no longer required, it may be securely deleted or anonymised, subject to applicable legal retention requirements.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures designed to protect personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, loss, misuse or destruction.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

9. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on the circumstances and applicable law, you may have rights relating to your personal data, including the right to:

  • Request information about the processing of your personal data
  • Request access to personal data held about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data
  • Request deletion of personal data where legally applicable
  • Request restriction of certain processing activities where applicable
  • Object to certain processing where applicable
  • Request transfer of personal data where applicable
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on your consent

To exercise an applicable data protection right or submit a privacy-related enquiry, please contact:

office@zapf-engineering.com

Requests will be considered and handled in accordance with applicable data protection law.

10. International Data Transfers

The operation of this website and the use of hosting, communication or other technology providers may involve the processing of information in jurisdictions outside the United Arab Emirates.

Where personal data is transferred internationally, appropriate measures will be taken where required by applicable law to protect the information and ensure an appropriate level of data protection.

11. External Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites or external resources.

ZAPF Civil Engineering Consultancy L.L.C is not responsible for the privacy practices, security or content of third-party websites.

Visitors are encouraged to review the privacy policies of external websites before providing personal information.

12. Children’s Privacy

This website and our professional engineering consultancy services are not directed at children.

We do not knowingly seek to collect personal data from children through this website. If we become aware that personal data relating to a child has been provided inappropriately, we will take reasonable steps to address the matter in accordance with applicable law.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our website, services, technologies, legal requirements or data-processing practices.

The current version of this Privacy Policy will be made available on this page.

Last updated: 20 August 2026

14. Contact

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy, the processing of personal data or requests concerning your personal information, please contact:

ZAPF Civil Engineering Consultancy L.L.C
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Email: office@zapf-engineering.com
Website: zapf-engineering.com