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Privacy Policy

Guardian Middle East LLC (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our Website www.guardian.qa.

Who We Are

Guardian Middle East LLC is a company established in Doha, Qatar, under the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC). We act as the representative office of Guardian Assessment Pvt. Ltd., India, under a valid Memorandum of Understanding.

Our contact details:

Guardian Middle East LLC

  • Office No. 121-122 Register 02, Floor No. 1
  • Regus Business Centre, No. 67, Doha, Qatar
  • 📧 Email: info@guardian.qa

What Information We Collect

When you visit or interact with our Website, we may collect:

  • Personal Information (if provided voluntarily): name, email address, phone number, organization details (e.g., via contact form).
  • Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and usage statistics (through analytics tools).
  • Cookies: small files stored on your device to enhance browsing experience (see Section 6).

How We Use Your Information

We use your information only for legitimate purposes, including:

  • Responding to inquiries submitted via the Website.
  • Providing updates regarding our services and regulatory recognition.
  • Ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Improving Website performance and user experience.

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to third parties.

Legal Basis for Processing

Our processing of personal data is based on:

  • Consent: when you voluntarily provide information (e.g., via contact form).
  • Legitimate Interests: to improve our Website and respond to queries.
  • Legal Obligation: where required under Qatari law or other applicable regulations.

Data Sharing

We may share data:

  • With Guardian Assessment Pvt. Ltd., for the purpose of handling legitimate certification-related inquiries.
  • With regulatory authorities in Qatar or other jurisdictions, where required by law.
  • With service providers (such as IT/hosting providers) under strict confidentiality agreements.

Cookies

Our Website uses cookies to:

  • Improve functionality and user experience.
  • Collect anonymous analytics data (e.g., site traffic, navigation).

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect site performance.

Data Retention

  • We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy.
  • Information submitted for regulatory or compliance purposes may be retained longer, as required by law.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Your Rights

Depending on applicable law (including Qatar Data Protection Regulations and GDPR, where relevant), you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal data.
  • Request correction or deletion.
  • Restrict or object to processing.
  • Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent).

To exercise your rights, please contact us at info@guardian.qa.

International Data Transfers

As we are linked with Guardian Assessment Pvt. Ltd. (India), your personal data may be transferred outside Qatar. In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards are applied.

Updates to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or our operations. Updates will be posted on this page with the revision date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal data is handled, please contact us: