Privacy Policy
Who We Are
WAM International is on a mission to become the most trusted link between the world’s top electronic brands and businesses across continents. We deliver 100% authentic electronics and home appliances at competitive prices—backed by exceptional service, transparency, and lasting relationships.
Below is a ready-to-publish Privacy Policy tailored to WAM International L.L.C-FZ (“WAM,” “we,” “our,” “us”).
It follows global best-practice (GDPR, UAE PDP Law, CAN-SPAM, CCPA/CPRA signal-outs) yet remains concise enough for a B2B site.
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1. Who We Are
WAM International L.L.C-FZ
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Email: info@wamint.com Phone: +971 52 184 4743
2. Scope of This Policy
This statement explains how we collect, use, share and safeguard personal data when you:
visit wamint.com or any site/app that links to it;
create a wholesale portal account;
interact with us at trade shows, by telephone, email, or social media;
receive marketing from us;
purchase products or services from us.
3. What Data We Collect
| Category | Typical examples | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Identity Data | name, job title, company, VAT/registration no. | web forms, business cards |
| Contact Data | email, telephone, postal address, WhatsApp handle | user provided |
| Account Data | username, hashed password, access level | created by user/our team |
| Transaction Data | orders, invoices, payment status, delivery records | generated during trade |
| Technical & Usage Data | IP address, browser type, device, pages viewed, referring URLs, cookies, heat-map events | cookies, analytics scripts |
| Marketing Preferences | opt-in/opt-out flags, email engagement | user choice, email client |
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16.
4. How & Why We Use Your Data
| Purpose | Legal basis (GDPR Art. 6) | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Account creation & authentication | Contract | Verify and manage log-ins to the WAM portal. |
| Order processing, invoicing & delivery | Contract | Fulfil purchase orders, arrange logistics, provide after-sales support. |
| B2B marketing & product alerts | Legitimate interest / Consent (where required) | Send catalogues, promotions, stock updates. Opt-out any time. |
| Website analytics & optimisation | Legitimate interest | Improve website performance, detect fraud. |
| Compliance & record-keeping | Legal obligation | VAT, export-control, sanctions screening. |
| Trade-show badge scans & networking apps | Consent | Follow-up discussions and quotations. |
5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use:
Essential cookies – session management, CSRF tokens.
Analytics cookies – Google Analytics 4; IPs are truncated in the EU/EEA.
Marketing pixels – LinkedIn Insight Tag, Meta Pixel for retargeting (B2B audiences only).
Manage cookies in our [Cookie Settings] panel or in your browser.
6. Who We Share Data With
| Recipient | Reason | Safeguards |
|---|---|---|
| Payment gateways (e.g., Stripe) | Card processing | PCI-DSS compliance, tokenization |
| Logistics partners & couriers | Shipment booking & tracking | NDAs, data-processing addenda |
| Cloud hosting & SaaS (UAE/EU/US) | Website, CRM, email marketing | Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy |
| Government & customs authorities | Export clearance, tax | Legal duty |
| Professional advisers (lawyers, auditors) | Governance, dispute resolution | Confidentiality clauses |
We never sell personal data.
7. International Transfers
Servers are located in the UAE and Germany. When we move data outside the UAE/EEA, we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses, UK Addendum, or other lawful mechanisms.
8. Data Retention
Accounts & transactions: 7 years after last interaction (tax & audit).
Marketing leads: 2 years from last engagement or until you opt out.
CVs / job applications: 6 months (unless hired).
Logs & backups follow a 30- to 180-day rolling cycle.
9. Your Rights
| Region | Rights summary |
|---|---|
| EU/EEA & UK (GDPR/UK GDPR) | Access · Rectification · Erasure · Restrict · Object · Data portability · Lodge complaint with local DPA |
| UAE (PDP Law) | Access · Correction · Deletion · Processing restriction · Automated decision objection |
| California (CPRA) | Know · Delete · Correct · Opt-out of “sharing” for cross-context ads |
Contact info@wamint.com to exercise any right. We will reply within 30 days (10 working days for UAE requests).
10. Security
HTTPS/TLS 1.3, HSTS enforced
Data-at-rest encryption (AES-256) on all servers & backups
Role-based portal permissions + MFA for admin users
Regular penetration testing & ISO 27001-aligned controls
11. Automated Decision-Making
We do not make decisions with legal or similarly significant effects solely by automated means.
12. Third-Party Links
Our site may link to external sites (e.g., brand partners). We are not responsible for their privacy practices—please review their policies.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this notice occasionally. The “Last updated” date will change accordingly. Significant changes will be announced via email or site banner.
Last updated: [03 JUL 2025]
14. Contact Us
Questions, complaints, or requests?
Email: info@wamint.com Phone: +971 52 184 4743 Postal WAM International L.L.C-FZ,Dubai, UAE
Quick Implementation Tips
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/privacy-policyand link it in the footer + signup forms (GDPR requirement).Add a short consent checkbox next to newsletter/portal forms:
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Review annually (or sooner if laws or data flows change).
Feel free to tweak tone, retention periods, or add any industry-specific disclosures (e.g., warranty registrations) before going live.
