Privacy Policy

Introduction

AAS Tech (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is a brand operated by AAS Tech, headquartered at the Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone), United Arab Emirates. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website at www.aastech.co or interact with our services.

By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our website or submit any personal information through our forms.

Information We Collect

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, as well as data collected automatically when you visit our website.

Personal Data You Provide

• Contact form submissions: name, email address, company name, phone number, country, and message content
• Career applications: name, email address, phone number, CV/resume files, and any additional information you include in your application
• Newsletter subscriptions: email address
• Distributor portal accounts: email address, company name, account credentials, and download activity

Automatically Collected Data

• Usage data: pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, browser type, device type, and operating system
• Technical data: IP address, approximate geolocation (country/region level), and session identifiers

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries submitted through our contact form
• To process and evaluate career applications submitted through our careers portal
• To send newsletters and marketing communications (only with your explicit consent)
• To manage distributor portal accounts and provide access to technical resources
• To improve our website experience, content, and functionality
• To analyse website usage patterns and performance metrics
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our legitimate business interests

Data Storage & Security

We take the security of your personal data seriously and implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect it.

• All data is stored in secure cloud databases with encryption at rest and in transit
• All communications between your browser and our website are encrypted via HTTPS/TLS
• Access to personal data is restricted to authorised personnel only, with role-based access controls
• We implement regular security reviews and follow industry best practices

Data Retention

• Contact form submissions: retained for up to 24 months after last interaction
• Career applications: retained for up to 12 months after the position is filled, unless you request earlier deletion
• Newsletter subscriptions: retained until you unsubscribe
• Distributor portal data: retained for the duration of the active business relationship, plus 12 months after account closure
• Usage analytics: aggregated and anonymised data may be retained indefinitely for analytical purposes

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party service providers to operate our website and deliver our services. Each provider has its own privacy policy governing data handling:

We ensure that all third-party providers maintain adequate data protection standards and that personal data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyse website performance.

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as security, session management, and accessibility preferences. Essential cookies cannot be disabled.

Analytics Cookies

With your consent, we use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This data helps us improve our content and user experience. Analytics cookies are only set after you provide consent through our cookie consent mechanism.

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or our cookie consent tool. Disabling analytics cookies will not affect your ability to use our website.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data under applicable data protection laws (including UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on Personal Data Protection and the EU General Data Protection Regulation where applicable):

• Right of access: request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to rectification: request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data
• Right to erasure: request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention requirements
• Right to object: object to the processing of your personal data for certain purposes
• Right to data portability: request your personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format
• Right to withdraw consent: where processing is based on consent, withdraw that consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@aastech.co. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

Newsletter & Marketing Communications

We only send marketing communications, including newsletters, to individuals who have explicitly opted in to receive them. We do not purchase email lists or send unsolicited marketing emails.

• You may subscribe to our newsletter through the subscription form on our website
• Every marketing email includes a clear unsubscribe link that allows you to opt out at any time
• Unsubscribe requests are processed immediately, though you may receive emails already in transit
• If we use WhatsApp or other messaging platforms for communications, we will obtain your explicit consent before sending any messages

Distributor Portal Data

Our distributor portal provides authorised partners with access to technical resources, product documentation, and business materials. The following data practices apply specifically to distributor portal users:

• Account data: we collect and store your email address, company name, and authentication credentials (passwords are hashed and never stored in plain text)
• Download logging: we log which documents and materials are accessed and downloaded for internal audit and compliance purposes
• Data retention: account data is retained for the duration of your active distributor relationship and for 12 months following account closure or termination

Distributor accounts are created by AAS Tech administration. Distributors may request account data review or deletion by contacting info@aastech.co.

Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed at individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If you believe that a child under 16 has provided us with personal data, please contact us at info@aastech.co.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes:

• We will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page
• For significant changes, we may provide additional notice through our website or via email to registered users
• Continued use of our website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy

We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: