This page outlines how we collect, use, and protect personal information in compliance with UAE regulations.
29 Sep 2025
is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of its users. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and your rights as a user regarding your data.
is a national open data platform designed to promote transparency, support digital transformation, and enable innovation in the United Arab Emirates by providing public access to structured and non-personal datasets. While the datasets are publicly available and do not contain personal information, the Portal may collect certain information from users to improve performance, ensure security, and support engagement.
We may collect, store, and use the following types of personal information when you access or interact with the Portal:
Technical information about your visit, including:
IP address
Geographic location
Browser type and version
Operating system
Pages visited and duration of visit
Referring website or link
Any information voluntarily submitted by you through forms or features such as:
Request New Dataset
Propose New Dataset
Contact Us form
All collected data is handled with the highest standards of security and confidentiality.
Any personal information collected may be used to:
Analyze and improve user experience and website performance
Respond to inquiries, feedback, or suggestions
Ensure the security and stability of the platform
We will never use your personal data for commercial marketing purposes without your explicit consent.
The Bayanat Portal uses Google Analytics to help us understand how users interact with the site. This is done using cookies that store anonymous information on your device.
Google Analytics may collect:
User behavior patterns (e.g., clicks, scrolls, navigation)
Traffic sources and device types
Time spent on specific pages
You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. However, this may affect how certain features of the Portal function.
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to prevent unauthorized access, loss, or misuse of your personal information. These include:
Secure, encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
Storing data on secure, access-controlled servers
Internal policies for restricted access to data
Regular system monitoring and audits
Your personal information will not be shared with third parties, except in the following cases:
When required to do so by law or legal proceedings
To authorized service providers or government entities operating under confidentiality agreements and only for legitimate purposes
All datasets available on the Bayanat Portal are:
Anonymized or non-personal in nature
Intended for public use, including academic, research, and software development
Shared under relevant open data licenses and government policy frameworks
Users are responsible for how they access and use the data and must ensure that their use complies with UAE laws and ethical standards.
If you have submitted personal information through the Portal, you may:
Request access to the data we hold about you
Request correction or deletion of your information
Withdraw consent for specific types of processing (such as receiving a follow-up response)
To exercise these rights, please contact us via the contact information below.
Bayanat Portal – Data Privacy Team
Email: privacy@bayanat.ae