Privacy Policy – Ridgefield
Effective Date: 1 January 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to Ridgefield (“Company”, “we”, “our”, or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal data in accordance with:
• UAE law: Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data (PDPL)
• U.S. law: Applicable laws of the State of New York, including privacy, cybersecurity, and commercial regulations
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your personal data when you interact with us in the UAE, New York, or globally.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal data:
• Contact information: Name, email address, phone number, and professional affiliations
• Technical information: IP address, device details, and browser data
• Cookies and usage data: Website and platform usage patterns to improve performance
3. How We Use Your Information
We use personal data to:
• Ensure the security of our operations and prevent fraud
• Comply with applicable legal obligations under UAE and New York law
• Manage contracts, personnel deployment, and client engagements
4. Sharing Your Information
We may share your personal data with:
• Service providers: For analytics, IT support, and operational purposes
• Government authorities: When required by law or regulation
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Ridgefield uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance website performance and user experience. You may control cookie preferences through your browser settings.
6. Data Security
We implement technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction, in line with UAE PDPL and New York standards.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:
UAE (PDPL):
• Access, correct, or delete your personal data
• Object to or restrict processing
• Withdraw consent where applicable
U.S. (New York law):
• Right to know what personal data is collected and shared
• Right to request deletion of personal data
• Right to opt-out of sale (if applicable)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy and to comply with legal obligations under UAE and New York law.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be communicated via email or through our website.
10. Contact Us
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at:
Ridgefield
Level 5, Standard Chartered Building
Emaar Square, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
A NEW HAVEN COMPANY