Privacy Policy

Introduction

Best Dubai ("we", "us", or "our") operates bestdubai.com, a directory website showcasing the best restaurants, hotels, attractions, and shopping destinations in Dubai. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website.

We are committed to respecting your privacy. Our website is designed to be privacy-friendly, collecting minimal data necessary to provide our services.

Data We Collect

We collect minimal information, limited to what is automatically transmitted when you visit any website:

Server Logs: Our web servers automatically record basic access information including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring website, pages visited, and access times. This is standard for all websites and is used solely for security monitoring and website maintenance.
Contact Form: If you choose to contact us through our contact form, we collect the information you provide (name, email address, subject, and message). This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry and is not stored beyond what is necessary for communication purposes.

What We Do Not Collect

We do not require user registration or accounts
We do not use tracking cookies or analytics software
We do not track your browsing behavior across websites

How We Use Your Data

The limited server log data we collect is used exclusively for:

Maintaining website security and preventing abuse
Ensuring website performance and reliability
Troubleshooting technical issues

We do not use your data for marketing, advertising, or any other commercial purposes beyond operating this website.

Third-Party Services

Our website integrates with the following third-party services. When you interact with these services, their respective privacy policies apply:

Google Maps

We embed Google Maps on listing pages to show business locations. When the map loads, Google may collect information according to their Privacy Policy.

Affiliate Links

We include links to partner websites such as Booking.com, TripAdvisor, and GetYourGuide. When you click these links and visit their websites, their privacy policies govern how your data is handled. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you.

Social Sharing

We provide buttons to share content on WhatsApp, Facebook, and Twitter. These are simple share links that do not load third-party tracking scripts. When you click a share button, you are directed to the respective platform where their privacy policies apply.

Cookies

Our website may use essential cookies required for basic website functionality (such as session management). We do not use:

Analytics cookies
Advertising or marketing cookies
Third-party tracking cookies

Third-party services embedded on our site (such as Google Maps) may set their own cookies according to their policies.

Data Security

We protect your data through:

HTTPS Encryption: All connections to our website are encrypted using TLS/SSL
Secure Infrastructure: Our website is hosted on secure, professionally managed servers
Minimal Data Collection: We reduce risk by collecting only essential data

Your Rights

In accordance with the UAE Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) and international privacy standards, you have the right to:

Know what personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your personal data
Object to processing of your data

Given that we collect minimal data and do not maintain user accounts, most of these rights may not be applicable. However, if you have concerns about any data we may hold, please contact us.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Email: info@bestdubai.io
Contact Form: bestdubai.com/contact