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Who we are
This Privacy Policy explains how
(“VÉO”, “we”, “us” or
“our”), registered in
under licence number
, with its office at
, collects, uses and
protects personal data obtained through this website. VÉO acts as
the controller of that personal data.
This Policy applies to visitors to this website and to persons who
contact us through it. Personal data that we receive from clients in
the course of an engagement is handled in accordance with the
applicable engagement letter and with the privacy information
provided to the client when the engagement begins.
Personal data we collect
We collect only the personal data needed to deal with your enquiry
and to operate this website securely. This comprises:
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Enquiry details — your name, email address,
telephone number (if provided), the service in which you are
interested and the content of your message, where you submit the
contact form or write to us directly.
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Correspondence — the content of emails, calls and
meetings arranged with us.
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Technical data — your IP address, browser type,
device information and the date and time of access, recorded in
the ordinary server logs of our hosting provider.
Please do not send tax registration numbers, bank details, identity
documents or other sensitive information through the contact form or
by unencrypted email. We will tell you how to provide such
information securely if an engagement proceeds. This website is not
directed at persons under eighteen years of age.
How and why we use personal data
We use personal data for the following purposes and on the following
bases:
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to respond to your enquiry and to provide information about our
services, which is necessary to take steps at your request and is
in our legitimate interest in conducting our business;
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to assess whether we are able to accept you as a client, including
identity verification and anti-money-laundering checks that we are
required to carry out by law;
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to keep this website secure and to prevent misuse, in our
legitimate interest;
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to comply with legal and regulatory obligations applicable to us;
and
- to establish, exercise or defend legal claims.
We do not make decisions about you by solely automated means. We do
not send marketing communications unless you have asked to receive
them, and you may withdraw that request at any time.
Disclosure of personal data
We do not sell personal data. We may disclose it, only to the extent
necessary, to:
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service providers that support our website, email and information
technology systems, who act on our instructions and are bound by
confidentiality and data-protection obligations;
- our professional advisers, such as lawyers and auditors;
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courts, regulators, tax authorities and other public authorities,
where we are required or permitted by law to do so; and
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a successor to our business, in the event of a merger, acquisition
or restructuring, subject to equivalent protections.
International transfers
Our service providers may process personal data outside
. Where personal data
is transferred to another jurisdiction, we take steps to ensure that
it receives a level of protection that satisfies
, for example by relying on
an adequacy decision or on appropriate contractual safeguards.
Retention
We keep personal data only for as long as it is needed for the
purposes described above. Details of enquiries that do not lead to
an engagement are kept for up to
. Records relating
to clients are kept for the periods required by applicable tax,
commercial and anti-money-laundering legislation. Server logs are
kept for a short period only. When personal data is no longer
required, it is deleted or anonymised.
Confidentiality and security
Confidentiality is fundamental to our work. We apply technical and
organisational measures appropriate to the risk, including encrypted
connections to this website, access controls limited to authorised
personnel and confidentiality undertakings. No method of
transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot
guarantee absolute security. Where a personal data breach is likely
to result in a risk to individuals, we will notify the regulator and
affected persons as the law requires.
Your rights
Subject to you have the
right to:
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be informed about, and obtain access to, the personal data we hold
about you;
- request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data;
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request erasure of your data, or restriction of its processing, in
the circumstances the law provides;
- object to processing based on our legitimate interests;
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receive your data in a structured, commonly used format, where
applicable;
- withdraw consent at any time, where we rely on consent; and
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not be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing.
To exercise any of these rights, please write to us at
. We may need to
verify your identity first. If you are dissatisfied with our
response, you may lodge a complaint with
.
Cookies and third-party services
This website does not use advertising or analytics cookies. To
display its typefaces, the website loads fonts from Google Fonts,
which means your IP address and browser details are transmitted to
Google when a page loads. Google processes this information under
its own privacy policy. If we introduce analytics or other cookies
in future, we will update this Policy and, where required, ask for
your consent.
Changes to this Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time to reflect changes in
our practices or in the law. The date of the latest revision is
shown at the top of this document. Material changes will be
indicated on this website.
Contact us
Questions about this Policy or about how we handle personal data may
be sent to ,
telephone , or by post to
,
.
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About these Terms
These Terms of Service govern your access to and use of this
website, which is operated by
(“VÉO”, “we”, “us” or
“our”), registered in
under licence number
. By using this website you
agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use it.
Our services
VÉO provides tax and financial advisory services in the United Arab
Emirates. Information on this website describes those services in
general terms only. Our services are provided exclusively under a
written engagement letter signed by VÉO and the client, which sets
out the scope, fees and terms of each engagement. Nothing on this
website constitutes an offer capable of acceptance, and we reserve
the right to decline any engagement, including where required by law
or professional standards.
Enquiries and communications
Submitting an enquiry through this website does not create a client
relationship, and VÉO owes no duty of advice to any person until an
engagement letter has been agreed. You must provide accurate
information in your enquiry. Please do not send confidential or
sensitive information until we have confirmed a secure method of
transmission.
Use of this website
You may use this website for lawful purposes only. You must not:
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attempt to gain unauthorised access to the website, its servers or
any connected systems;
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introduce viruses, malicious code or anything that may impair the
operation of the website;
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use automated tools to extract data from the website without our
written permission; or
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use the website in a way that breaches any applicable law or
infringes the rights of any person.
Intellectual property
All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, layout
and design, is owned by or licensed to VÉO and is protected by
intellectual property laws. You may view and print pages for your
own personal, non-commercial use. You may not reproduce, distribute,
adapt or commercially exploit any content without our prior written
consent.
Information and no reliance
The content of this website is provided for general information only
and is not tax, legal, accounting or financial advice. You should
not rely on it as a substitute for advice specific to your
circumstances. Please read the Disclaimer, which forms part of these
Terms.
Confidentiality
Information that a client provides to VÉO within an engagement is
treated as confidential in accordance with the engagement letter and
applicable law. Our handling of personal data is described in the
Privacy Policy.
Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, VÉO is not liable for any
loss or damage arising from your use of, or inability to use, this
website, or from reliance on its content, including any indirect or
consequential loss, loss of profit or loss of opportunity. Nothing
in these Terms excludes or limits liability for fraud, wilful
misconduct, or any liability that cannot lawfully be excluded.
Liability in respect of professional services rendered to a client
is governed solely by the engagement letter.
Third-party links
This website may contain links to third-party websites, for example
mapping or communication services. These are provided for
convenience. We do not control those websites and accept no
responsibility for their content or practices.
Availability and changes
We aim to keep this website available and accurate but do not
warrant uninterrupted access. We may modify, suspend or withdraw any
part of it, and may revise these Terms, at any time. The revised
Terms apply from the date shown above, and continued use of the
website constitutes acceptance of them.
Governing law and jurisdiction
These Terms, and any dispute arising out of or in connection with
them or this website, are governed by
. The parties submit to
the exclusive jurisdiction of
. Disputes relating to an
engagement are governed by the dispute-resolution provisions of the
engagement letter.
General
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or
unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue in full force. A
failure by us to enforce any right is not a waiver of that right.
These Terms do not confer any rights on third parties. If an
engagement letter conflicts with these Terms, the engagement letter
prevails in relation to the services it covers.
Contact us
Questions about these Terms may be sent to
, or by post to
,
.
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General information only
The content of this website has been prepared by
for general information
about its tax and financial advisory services. It is not intended to
constitute, and must not be treated as, tax, legal, accounting,
investment or other professional advice.
No advisory relationship
Visiting this website, contacting us or receiving a response to an
enquiry does not create an adviser–client relationship. Such a
relationship arises only when a written engagement letter has been
signed by VÉO and the client.
Changing legislation and guidance
UAE tax and financial regulation, including value added tax,
corporate tax and the guidance issued by the Federal Tax Authority,
is subject to frequent change, and its application depends on
individual facts. Content on this website may not reflect the latest
developments. You should obtain advice specific to your
circumstances before taking, or refraining from taking, any action.
No guarantee of outcomes
Any statements on this website about results, savings, compliance
records, client retention or client experience are descriptions of
past or typical experience. They are not promises or guarantees of
any future outcome, and the result of any engagement depends on its
particular facts. Testimonials reflect the views of the individuals
concerned.
Accuracy and completeness
We take reasonable care to ensure that the information on this
website is accurate, but we make no representation or warranty,
express or implied, as to its accuracy, completeness or fitness for
a particular purpose. The website and its content are provided on an
“as is” basis.
Third-party content and links
References to third-party websites, publications or authorities are
provided for convenience only and do not imply endorsement. We are
not responsible for content that we do not control.
Seek professional advice
To the extent permitted by law, VÉO accepts no liability for any
loss arising from reliance on the content of this website. If you
require advice, please contact us to discuss an engagement.
Contact us
Questions about this Disclaimer may be sent to
, telephone
.
