At UAE Maps Rank, we respect the privacy of our website visitors, potential clients, and existing clients. This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect when someone visits our website or contacts us, why we collect it, and how we handle that information.
UAE Maps Rank is a digital marketing agency serving businesses across the United Arab Emirates, with a strong focus on Google Business Profile (GMB), Google Maps Ranking, and Local SEO.
We have kept this Privacy Policy simple and straightforward so visitors can understand how their information may be used when they interact with our website.
1. About UAE Maps Rank
UAE Maps Rank helps businesses across the UAE improve their visibility on Google and reach more local customers.
Our main services include:
- Google Business Profile (GMB) Management
- Google Business Profile Optimization
- Google Maps Ranking
- Local SEO
- GMB Profile Updates
- Google Reviews Management
- Local Search Optimization
- Local Business Visibility
We offer GMB and Local SEO services alongside SEO, website design and development, Google Ads, Meta ads, social media marketing, content authoring and other digital marketing services.
Our website is mainly intended to provide information about our services and for businesses in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and other regions of the UAE to get in touch with us regarding their marketing needs.
2. Information We May Collect
When someone contacts us, fills out a form, requests a quotation, or uses our website, we may collect information such as:
- Name
- Business name
- Email address
- Phone or WhatsApp number
- Business website
- Business location or service area
- Google Business Profile details shared with us
- Services you are interested in
- Information included in an enquiry
- Any other information you choose to provide
We may also gather certain basic technical information automatically from visitors to the Website. We may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, device kind, pages visited, general website usage statistics, and approximate location.
We only collect information that is reasonably necessary to reply to requests, offer services, develop our website or conduct our company.
3. How We Use Your Information
The information provided to us may be used to:
- Respond to queries and messages
- Understand your business and marketing needs
- Prepare a proposal or quotation
- Offer GMB & Google Business Profile Services
- Local SEO and Google Maps Ranking Support
- Offer other digital marketing services
- Keep clients updated on work in progress
- Enhance our website and services
- See how people utilise our website
- Keep company records
- Prevent spam, fraud or abuse of our website
- To comply with applicable law or regulation
For example, if a business contacts us to help them improve their Google Business Profile in Dubai, we may use the information provided to get to know the business and discuss the GMB or Local SEO service necessary.
4. Google Business Profile and GMB Services
Google Business Profile and GMB services are a major part of what we do at UAE Maps Rank.
When a client chooses to work with us, they may share business information needed to manage or optimize their Google Business Profile. This may include:
- Business name
- Business address
- Phone number
- Business category
- Opening hours
- Website
- Business description
- Photos
- Services or products
- Google reviews
- Google Business Profile information
This information is used to provide the services agreed with the client;
For example, a customer may provide us access to business data so that we can assist them with GMB optimisation, Google Maps visibility, profile updates, review management, local search optimisation, or Local SEO.
It is the client’s responsibility to provide accurate and current business information and maintain ownership/access to their Google Business Profile.
5. Contact Forms and Enquiries
If you contact UAE Maps Rank through a website form, email, WhatsApp, phone, or another communication method shown on our website, we may use the information provided to respond to your enquiry.
For example, someone looking for GMB services in Dubai, Google Maps Ranking in Abu Dhabi, or Local SEO in Sharjah may provide business details so we can better understand their requirements.
We do not ask visitors to provide personal information unless it is reasonably necessary for their enquiry or requested service.
6. Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies.
Cookies are small files that help a website remember certain information and understand how visitors use the website.
We may use cookies to:
- Improve website functionality
- Understand website traffic
- See which pages are being used
- Improve the visitor experience
- Measure marketing and advertising performance
- Identify website or technical issues
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Some parts of the website may not work as expected if certain cookies are disabled.
7. Website Analytics
We may use tools such as Google Analytics or similar services to understand how people use our website.
These tools may provide information about website visits, pages viewed, device type, browser, approximate location, and general user activity.
We use this information mainly to understand what is working on our website and where improvements may be needed.
8. Google Ads, Meta Ads and Other Marketing Platforms
UAE Maps Rank may use platforms such as Google Ads, Meta Ads, and other digital advertising services to promote our services and understand how our advertising campaigns are performing.
These platforms may use cookies, pixels, tags, or similar technologies.
Each advertising platform has its own privacy policy and rules regarding the information it collects. We recommend checking the relevant platform’s privacy policy for more information about how it handles user data.
9. When We Share Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
In some situations, information may need to be shared with a trusted service provider to help us operate our website or provide a service. This may include:
- Website hosting providers
- Analytics providers
- Email and communication platforms
- Advertising platforms
- Website and technology service providers
- Other service providers needed to deliver requested services
We may also share information when required by applicable law, legal proceedings, government authorities, or when reasonably necessary to protect our website, users, clients, rights, or business.
We only share information when there is a reasonable business, legal, or service-related reason to do so.
10. Client and Business Information
Our GMB and Local SEO work may require clients to share information about their business.
This can include business locations in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, or other areas of the UAE, along with business contact details, services, photos, reviews, and Google Business Profile information.
We use this information to carry out the services agreed with the client.
We also take reasonable steps to keep client information private and limit access to people who need it for business or service-related purposes.
11. Data Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect the information shared with us.
We try to prevent unauthorised access, misuse, loss, alteration, or disclosure of personal and business information.
However, no website or online communication method is completely secure. Because of this, we cannot promise that information sent over the internet will always be 100% secure.
12. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to other websites or services, including Google, WhatsApp, social media platforms, advertising platforms, or other third-party websites.
If you click on one of these links and leave our website, the privacy policy of that third-party service will apply.
UAE Maps Rank does not control how third-party websites collect or use information. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing personal information to them.
13. How Long We Keep Information
We generally keep information only for as long as we reasonably need it.
For example, client information may be kept while a project or service is active and for a reasonable period afterwards for business records, communication, accounting, legal requirements, or resolving any future issues.
When information is no longer needed, we may delete or securely dispose of it where reasonably possible.
14. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on the circumstances and applicable UAE laws, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information.
You can contact us if you want to:
- Ask about information we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of information where applicable
- Ask how your information is being used
- Withdraw consent where consent is the basis for processing
Some information may still need to be retained if there is a legal or legitimate business reason to do so.
15. Children’s Privacy
Our website is designed mainly for businesses and general audiences.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that a child has provided personal information through our website, please contact us so we can look into it.
16. Updates to This Privacy Policy
Our business and website may change over time, so we may update this Privacy Policy when needed.
If we make changes, the updated version will be published on this page along with a new Last Updated date.
It is a good idea to check this page occasionally so you know how we handle information.
17. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, how we use your information, or our services, you can contact UAE Maps Rank using the details below.
UAE Maps Rank
Digital Marketing Agency in UAE
Main Focus: Google Business Profile (GMB), Google Maps Ranking & Local SEO
Service Areas: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and across the UAE
UAE Phone / WhatsApp: +971 503312510
USA Phone: +1 (805) 309-5409
Email: info@uaemapsrank.online
Website: https://uaemapsrank.online/
We are happy to answer questions about our privacy practices, GMB services, Local SEO, Google Maps Ranking, or any other digital marketing service offered by UAE Maps Rank.
We believe privacy should be simple and clear. If there is anything about the way we handle information that you would like to understand better, please contact us.