Privacy Policy

I. Our Commitment to Your Privacy and Trust

At MajestyRise, your privacy is paramount. We understand that trust and discretion are foundational to our exclusive community of strategic leaders. This Privacy Policy is a testament to our unwavering commitment to protecting your personal data with transparency, care, and robust security measures. We view this policy not merely as a legal obligation, but as a reflection of our dedication to earning and maintaining your trust.

This Privacy Policy meticulously outlines how we collect, process, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable data protection legislation. It applies to all individuals interacting with MajestyRise, including visitors to our website (www.majestyrise.com), membership applicants, and valued members.

By accessing our website or engaging with MajestyRise, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. This policy is integrated with and subject to our comprehensive Terms & Conditions.

II. Data Controller

MajestyRise is the data controller responsible for the processing of your personal data.

Contact Information:

MajestyRise

123 Virtual Office Street, Sharjah, UAE

Email: majestyrise@majestyrise.com

III. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information to provide and improve our services, personalize your experience, and ensure the security and integrity of the MajestyRise community. This information includes:

3.1 Personal Data:

• Identification Data: Full name, date of birth (for verification purposes), nationality, languages spoken, preferred contact information, and a photograph (optional).
• Professional Data: Current position, affiliated company or organization, industry sector, strategic interests, a brief professional biography (optional), and LinkedIn profile URL (optional).
• Aspirations and Motivations: Your personal objectives, expectations as a member of MajestyRise, and reasons for seeking membership.
• Communication Data: Records of correspondence between you and MajestyRise via email, telephone, or other communication channels.

3.2 Technical Data:

• Anonymized IP address, device information (type and operating system), browser type, and website usage patterns.
• Data collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section V below).

3.3 Financial Data:

We partner with secure, globally recognized payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) to handle financial transactions. We do not store your complete payment details (e.g., credit card numbers) on our servers. We only receive confirmation of successful transactions.

3.4 Event Data:

Information related to your registration for and attendance at MajestyRise events, including dietary restrictions (if any), participation in sessions, and any feedback you provide.

V. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website utilizes cookies. Cookies are small text files stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They help the website function correctly and enhance your experience.

What types of cookies do we use?

• Functional (Necessary) Cookies: These cookies are essential for the basic operation of the website. For instance, they ensure the website is displayed correctly and securely. Without these cookies, the website may not function properly.
• Analytical Cookies (General): We may collect anonymous data regarding how visitors interact with the website (e.g., which pages are visited most frequently). This helps us understand usage patterns and improve the website. This data is aggregated and does not identify individual users.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences:

Most web browsers (such as Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) provide options to manage cookies through their settings. You can typically block or delete cookies via your browser controls. Please be aware that blocking necessary functional cookies may impact the performance and usability of our website.

For detailed instructions on managing cookies, please refer to the help documentation provided by your specific web browser. You may also consult our dedicated Cookies Policy for more information.

VI. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• Membership Evaluation: To assess membership applications and ensure alignment with the MajestyRise community values.
• Event Management: To organize and communicate about exclusive events, facilitate networking, and provide a personalized event experience.
• Communication: To send updates, newsletters, event invitations, and relevant information about MajestyRise.
• Personalization: To personalize your website experience, tailor content to your interests, and recommend relevant networking opportunities.
• Website and Service Improvement: To analyze website traffic, identify areas for improvement, and enhance the overall membership experience.
• Security: To maintain website security, prevent fraud, and protect the integrity of the MajestyRise community.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable legal obligations and respond to legal requests.

We will never sell your personal data to third parties.

VII. Sharing and Disclosure of Your Information

We share your personal data only with carefully vetted entities and under strictly controlled circumstances:

Authorized Service Providers: We collaborate with trusted service providers who assist us with functions such as payment processing (e.g., Stripe, PayPal), email marketing (e.g., Mailchimp, Sendinblue), CRM (e.g., HubSpot), website hosting, and data analytics (e.g., Google Analytics - anonymized). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and are only authorized to use it for the specific services they provide to us.

Fellow MajestyRise Members (with Explicit Consent): We may share parts of your profile information (as controlled by your profile settings) with other members to facilitate networking and build meaningful connections within the community. You retain control over your profile visibility.

Regulatory Authorities: We may disclose your data to regulatory authorities if required by law, regulation, or in response to a valid legal process (e.g., court order, subpoena). We will always prioritize transparency and data minimization in such circumstances.

Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, divestiture, or asset sale involving MajestyRise, your data may be transferred to the acquiring entity as part of the transaction, subject to the commitments made in this Privacy Policy.

VIII. International Data Transfers

As an international organization, MajestyRise may transfer and process your data in countries outside your country of residence, including potentially outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United States. We implement appropriate safeguards required by law to ensure the security and protection of your data during such transfers, such as:

• Utilizing Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by relevant authorities (e.g., the European Commission) for transfers from regulated regions.
• Ensuring the recipient country is deemed to provide an adequate level of data protection.
• Implementing robust technical and organizational security measures, including encryption for data in transit and at rest.
• Conducting Transfer Impact Assessments where necessary.

IX. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, as outlined in this Privacy Policy, and to comply with applicable legal, regulatory, tax, or accounting requirements.

Membership Data: Generally retained for the duration of your active membership and for a reasonable period thereafter (e.g., 12-24 months) to manage administrative records, address potential inquiries, and comply with legal obligations, unless you request earlier deletion where applicable.

Financial Transaction Data: Retained as required by applicable financial and tax laws (often several years).

Cookie Data: Retention periods vary by cookie type and are detailed in our Cookies Policy.

Upon expiry of the applicable retention periods, or upon a valid erasure request, we will securely and permanently delete or anonymize your personal data in accordanceance with our data destruction policies.

X. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws (such as GDPR and CCPA), you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: Request access to and receive a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: Request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Right to Erasure ('Right to be Forgotten'): Request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain legal exceptions (e.g., legal obligations to retain data).
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request the restriction of processing of your personal data under certain circumstances.
• Right to Object to Processing: Object to the processing of your personal data, particularly for direct marketing purposes or when processing is based on our legitimate interests.
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and transmit it to another controller, where technically feasible.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: If processing is based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: Lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection supervisory authority if you believe our processing of your personal data infringes applicable data protection laws.

To exercise these rights, please contact our Privacy Office at majestyrise@majestyrise.com. We aim to respond to verifiable requests within the timeframe required by law (e.g., within one month under GDPR, potentially extendable). We may require identity verification before processing your request.

XI. Data Security

MajestyRise employs robust technical and organizational security measures designed to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, loss, or destruction. These measures are regularly reviewed and updated and include:

• Encryption: Use of strong encryption protocols (e.g., TLS/SSL) for data transmission and encryption for sensitive data at rest.
• Access Controls: Strict access controls based on the principle of least privilege, ensuring only authorized personnel can access necessary data.
• Regular Security Audits and Vulnerability Assessments: Periodic reviews and testing of our systems and processes.
• Security Awareness Training: Training for employees and relevant personnel on data protection principles and security best practices.
• Incident Response Plan: Procedures in place to detect, respond to, and mitigate potential data security incidents.

While we strive for maximum security, please note that no internet transmission or electronic storage method is 100% secure.

XII. Automated Decision-Making

MajestyRise may utilize automated systems as part of the initial screening process for membership applications, considering factors such as professional background, alignment with defined criteria, and information provided. However, final admission decisions involve human review. You have the right to request human intervention, express your point of view, and contest decisions based solely on automated processing if such decisions produce legal effects concerning you or similarly significantly affect you. Please contact us at majestyrise@majestyrise.com for such requests.

XIII. Children's Privacy

MajestyRise services and membership are not intended for individuals under the age of 18 ("Minors"). We do not knowingly collect personal data from Minors. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a Minor without appropriate consent, we will take steps to delete such information promptly. If you believe a Minor has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.

XIV. California Residents (CCPA/CPRA Rights)

In addition to the rights listed in Section X, California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

• Right to Know/Access: Request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal data we have collected, the sources of collection, the purposes for collecting/selling/sharing, and the categories of third parties to whom we disclose data.
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of their personal data, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
• Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: Request to opt-out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal data (as defined under CCPA/CPRA). MajestyRise confirms that we **do not sell** personal data in the traditional sense, nor do we "share" it for cross-context behavioral advertising.
• Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: Request limitations on the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information, where applicable.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: Not be discriminated against for exercising CCPA/CPRA rights.

To exercise your CCPA/CPRA rights, please contact us via email at majestyrise@majestyrise.com or through other methods specified if available. We will verify your request using appropriate methods.

XV. Data Breach Notification

In the unlikely event of a personal data breach that is likely to result in a high risk to your rights and freedoms, we are committed to notifying you and the relevant supervisory authorities without undue delay, and where feasible, within 72 hours of becoming aware of it, as required by applicable law (e.g., GDPR Article 33 & 34). The notification will describe the nature of the breach, the likely consequences, the measures taken or proposed to address it, and contact information for further details.

XVI. Intellectual Property and Use of Logo

MajestyRise retains all intellectual property rights associated with its brand, content, and platform, including copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets. The MajestyRise name and logo are trademarks of MajestyRise. Any use of the MajestyRise logo, name, or other proprietary materials is strictly prohibited without obtaining prior express written approval from an authorized representative of MajestyRise.

XVII. Risks & Insurance

Participation in any MajestyRise activities or events is undertaken at the member's own risk. While MajestyRise implements reasonable measures for safety and security, members acknowledge the existence of inherent risks associated with travel and group gatherings. MajestyRise is not liable for personal injury, loss, theft, or damage to personal property occurring during events, unless caused by our gross negligence or willful misconduct. Members are strongly advised to obtain adequate personal travel insurance, health insurance, and liability insurance cover appropriate for their participation and travel.

XVIII. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices, service offerings, or legal obligations. When we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy and, where feasible, by providing more prominent notice (such as via email or a notice on our website). We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we collect, use, and protect your information.

XIX. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This Privacy Policy, and any disputes arising out of or related to it, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), without regard to its conflict of law principles. You agree that any legal action or proceeding relating to this Privacy Policy shall be brought exclusively in the competent courts located in Sharjah, UAE.

XX. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, our data practices, or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please do not hesitate to contact our dedicated Privacy Office:

MajestyRise Privacy Office

Email: majestyrise@majestyrise.com

Address: MajestyRise, 123 Virtual Office Street, Sharjah, UAE