PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: 9 April 2025

Introduction

Welcome to Corporate Influence (“we,” “our,” or “us”), a joint venture between Sumea Social L.L.CFZ and Seifert Consulting Ltd. Our website address is: http://corporateinfluence.io. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website and use our services. By accessing or using our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

About Us

Corporate Influence is operated jointly by:

Sumea Social L.L.CFZ
Registered Office Address: Meydan Grandstand Al Meydan Rd Nad Al Sheba 1, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Seifert Consulting Ltd
Registered Office Address: 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, United Kingdom, WC2H 9JQ

1. Information We Collect

A. Personal Information

When you interact with our website or services, you may voluntarily provide the following personal information:

• Full name
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Company name and position
• Postal address
• Payment information (for clients)
• Any other information you provide when filling out forms or communicating with us

B. Non-Personal Information

We automatically collect certain non-personal information, including:

• Browser type and version
• IP address and device information
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Referral sources
• Location data (with your consent)
• Cookies and tracking technologies

You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• Providing Services – To deliver our consulting and social media services, respond to enquiries, and manage client relationships.
• Marketing & Communication – To send newsletters, updates, and promotional materials about our services (with your consent).
• Improving Our Services – To analyse usage patterns, optimise content, and enhance user experience.
• Legal Compliance – To comply with applicable laws and regulations in the United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, and other jurisdictions where we operate.
• Business Operations – To maintain business records, analyse business performance, and for internal administrative purposes.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:

• Your consent
• Performance of a contract with you
• Compliance with our legal obligations
• Our legitimate business interests, which do not override your fundamental rights and freedoms

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share data in the following cases:

• Between Joint Venture Partners – Information may be shared between Seifert Consulting Ltd and Sumea Social L.L.CFZ as necessary for the operation of our joint services.
• Service Providers – We may share your data with third-party service providers that help us operate our business, such as email marketing platforms, analytics services, payment processors, and CRM tools.
• Legal Obligations – We may disclose personal data if required to comply with legal processes or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
• Business Transfers – In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal information may be transferred as a business asset.

5. International Data Transfers

As we operate in both the United Kingdom and United Arab Emirates, your information may be transferred between these countries. We implement appropriate safeguards to ensure your information receives adequate protection in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK Data Protection Act and UK GDPR.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. The criteria used to determine our retention periods include:

• The length of time we have an ongoing relationship with you
• Our legal obligations
• Applicable statutes of limitations
• Ongoing or potential legal disputes

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure. If you have reason to believe that your interaction with us is no longer secure, please contact us immediately.

8. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access – Request information about the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction – Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion – Request erasure of your personal data in certain circumstances.
• Restriction – Request restrictions on how we process your data.
• Objection – Object to processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests.
• Data Portability – Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Withdraw Consent – Withdraw consent at any time where we rely on consent to process your data.
• Complaint – Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, such as the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in the UK.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided in the “Contact Us” section.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.

10. Third-Party Links and Embedded Content

Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected by Corporate Influence. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content.

11. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyse usage patterns, and for marketing purposes. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent tool.

Types of cookies we use:

• Essential cookies – Necessary for the website to function properly
• Preference cookies – Remember your preferences and settings
• Analytics cookies – Collect information about how you use our website
• Marketing cookies – Track your browsing habits to deliver targeted advertising

12. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Email: info@corporateinfluence.io

Postal Address (UAE): Sumea Social L.L.CFZ, Meydan Grandstand Al Meydan Rd Nad Al Sheba 1, Dubai, United Arab Emirate

Postal Address (UK): Seifert Consulting Ltd, 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, United Kingdom, WC2H 9JQ

Thank you for trusting Corporate Influence with your personal information.

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