Introduction
At Goognu, we value your trust. We earn it by delivering exceptional products and services and by handling your personal information privately and securely. This Privacy Policy sets out our commitment to you.
This Privacy Policy applies to personal information collected by Goognu Data Services Pvt. Ltd. and its UAE operations (“Goognu”, “we”, “our” or “us”) through www.goognu.ae, our landing pages, enquiry forms, email, phone, social media, events, direct marketing campaigns and any offline communications (together, the “Goognu Services”).
We handle personal information in accordance with UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data (PDPL) and other applicable UAE laws. This policy explains what we collect, why, how we use and disclose it, how we keep it secure, and how you can access, correct or complain about it. By using the Goognu Services you acknowledge this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use https://goognu.ae/ or the Goognu Services.
Information We Collect
We only collect personal information that is reasonably necessary for our business functions and activities. This may include:
- Contact details such as your name, email address, phone number, company name and job title.
- Details you provide in enquiry forms, chat, emails or calls, including your project requirements and comments.
- Billing and account information if you engage us for services (we do not store full payment card details).
- Technical information such as IP address, browser type, device, pages visited, referring URL and the advertising campaign that brought you to us.
How we collect it
We collect most information directly from you, for example when you submit a form, start a chat, call us or meet us. Where practicable, you may deal with us without identifying yourself, although we may then be unable to respond to your enquiry or provide services.
Cookies and analytics
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies, including Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager and Google Ads conversion tracking, to understand how the site is used and measure our advertising. You can disable cookies in your browser settings; some parts of the site may not then work as intended.
Young people
The Goognu Services are intended for businesses and adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18 without the consent of a parent or guardian. If you believe we have done so, please contact us and we will delete it.
How We Use and Disclose Information
We use personal information for the primary purpose for which it was collected, and for related secondary purposes you would reasonably expect, including to:
- Respond to enquiries and provide quotes, proposals and services.
- Manage our customer relationship, billing and support.
- Improve our website, services and advertising.
- Send you information about our services (see Direct Marketing below).
- Comply with our legal obligations.
We do not sell your personal information. We may disclose it to our related entities and to trusted service providers who help us operate (for example cloud hosting, CRM, email, analytics and advertising providers), and to regulators, courts or law enforcement where required or authorised by law.
Direct marketing
We send marketing messages only with your consent, in line with the PDPL and the UAE Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) rules on unsolicited messages. Every marketing email includes an unsubscribe option, and you can opt out at any time by contacting us. We action opt-out requests within 5 working days.
Overseas Disclosure
Goognu operates from India, Singapore and Australia and serves clients in the UAE, and some of our service providers store data overseas (including in the United States). Your personal information may therefore be disclosed to, and stored in, India, Singapore, Australia, the United States and other countries where our providers operate. Where personal information is transferred outside the UAE, we do so only as permitted by the PDPL, to countries with adequate protection or under appropriate contractual safeguards.
Storage and Security
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss and unauthorised access, modification or disclosure, including access controls, encryption in transit and restricted staff access. We destroy or de-identify information when it is no longer needed.
If a personal data breach could prejudice your privacy or security, we will notify you and the UAE Data Office as required by the PDPL.
Third-Party Websites and Providers
Our website may link to third-party websites and platforms (such as social networks) that we do not control. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies, and we encourage you to read them.
Business Transfers and Legal Requirements
If Goognu is involved in a merger, acquisition or sale of assets, personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to this policy. We may also disclose information where required by law, to protect our rights, or to protect the safety of any person.
Access, Correction and Complaints
Under the PDPL you may request access to, correction or erasure of the personal information we hold about you, restrict or object to its processing, and withdraw your consent at any time. We will respond within 30 days and will not charge you for making a request.
If you have a complaint about how we have handled your personal information, please contact us first so we can try to resolve it. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the UAE Data Office.
Contact:: Privacy Officer, Goognu, Unit No. 538, JMD Megapolis, Sohna Road, Gurugram-122018, India. Email: hello@goognu.ae.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The current version will always be available on this page.