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Arkstone Privacy Statement

 

Last updated: November 2025

1. Introduction

This Privacy Statement explains how The Arkstone Project (“Arkstone”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data in connection with your use of our website [arkstoneproject.com], related subdomains, and digital services (collectively, the “Site”).

We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and other relevant international standards.

By using our Site, submitting information, or engaging with our services, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Statement.

2. Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with the Site or our team, we may collect the following types of information:

a) Information You Provide Directly

  • Contact details: name, email address, phone number, company name, and role.

  • Form submissions: information provided through our “Join the Waitlist,” “Apply to List,” or “Contact” forms.

  • Business information: company stage, country of incorporation, and other data provided for onboarding or compliance evaluation.

b) Information Collected Automatically

  • Technical data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and access times.

  • Usage data: pages visited, referral URLs, time spent, and interactions with site elements.

  • Cookies and analytics: anonymized usage metrics as described in our Cookies Policy (functional and analytical only).

c) Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from service providers assisting with KYC/AML verification, compliance checks, or analytics. Always under lawful and contractual obligations to protect your data.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use personal data strictly for legitimate business and regulatory purposes, including:

  • To operate and maintain the Site and its functionalities;

  • To respond to inquiries or applications submitted through our forms;

  • To conduct compliance, due diligence, and verification processes (where applicable);

  • To improve our content, design, and user experience;

  • To fulfill legal and regulatory obligations under applicable laws;

  • To communicate updates about our platform, launch timeline, or investor opportunities (only if you have opted in).

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties.

Arkstone processes personal data under the following lawful bases:

  • Consent: when you voluntarily submit forms or subscribe to updates.

  • Legitimate interests: to operate our business efficiently and improve user experience.

  • Legal obligations: to comply with financial regulations, KYC/AML laws, and other statutory requirements.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share personal data with:

  • Regulatory authorities (e.g., VARA or other competent entities) where required by law;

  • Trusted service providers who support our operations (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics, or compliance partners);

  • Legal advisors or auditors in connection with compliance reviews.

All such parties are contractually bound to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law and regulation.
Once retention is no longer necessary, we securely delete or anonymize the data.

7. International Data Transfers

Where data is transferred outside the United Arab Emirates or the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards such as contractual data protection clauses and compliance with international privacy standards.

8. Data Security

Arkstone employs administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.
This includes encryption, secure data storage, restricted access, and ongoing cybersecurity audits.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

  • Access to your personal data;

  • Correction or updating of inaccurate information;

  • Request for deletion (“right to be forgotten”);

  • Restriction or objection to certain processing;

  • Data portability where applicable;

  • Withdrawal of consent for optional communications.

To exercise your rights, contact us at support@arkstoneproject.com. We will respond in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Our Site may contain links to external websites. Arkstone is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third-party sites. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal data, please contact us to have it removed.

12. Updates to This Statement

We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time. The revised version will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.

13. Contact Us

For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Statement, please contact us at  support@arkstoneproject.com.

 

Summary (Plain Language)

  • We collect only essential business and functional data.

  • We never sell or misuse your information.

  • You can request access, correction, or deletion of your data anytime.

  • We comply with UAE, GDPR, and international privacy laws.