Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 1st July 2025
Blackthorn Horizons LLC (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you interact with us through our website or our services.
By using our website or services, you agree to the practices outlined in this policy.
Who We Are
Blackthorn Horizons LLC:
Blackthorn Horizons LLC
Meydan Grandstand, 6th Floor, Meydan Road, Nad Al Sheba, Dubai, U.A.E
License number: 2534463.01
Formation number: 2534563
Contact Email: info@blackthornhorizions.com
We are a consultancy firm based in the UAE, specialising in tax efficiency for limited companies and content creators.
What Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
a) Information You Provide:
•Full name
•Email address
•Phone number
•Company name and registration details
•Financial and tax-related data
•Payment details (processed securely via third-party payment providers)
•Documents you upload or share with us (e.g. tax returns, invoices, contracts)
b) Automatically Collected Information:
•IP address
•Browser type and version
•Time zone settings
•Operating system and platform
•Site interaction data via cookies and analytics tools (e.g. page views, session time)
How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
•Provide and manage our consultancy services
•Respond to your enquiries and communications
•Comply with our legal and regulatory obligations (e.g. tax law, anti-money laundering)
•Maintain client records and internal reporting
•Send updates, newsletters or marketing (only if you’ve opted in)
•Improve website functionality and user experience
Legal Basis for Processing
Under the UAE primary data protection law, decree-law No. 45 of the 2021 Protection of personal DATA (UAE PDPL) we process your data based on one or more of the following:
•Your consent (e.g. marketing opt-ins)
•Contractual necessity (to provide our services)
•Legal obligation (e.g. compliance with HMRC requirements)
•Legitimate interests (to operate and improve our business)
How We Share Your Information
We only share your data with:
•Trusted third-party service providers (e.g. cloud storage, accountants, payment processors)
•Legal, tax, or regulatory authorities when required
•Third parties where you’ve explicitly given us consent
We do not sell or rent your personal data to any third parties.
International Data Transfers
If any of your data is transferred outside the UAE, UK or the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure it is protected by appropriate safeguards such as:
•Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
•UK International Data Transfer Agreements (IDTAs)
•Third parties located in countries deemed to have adequate data protection by the UK government
Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal and regulatory requirements (typically 6–7 years for financial data).
When no longer required, data is securely deleted or anonymised.
Your Rights
Under UAE data protection laws, you have the right to:
•Access your personal data
•Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
•Request erasure of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
•Object to processing or request restriction
•Data portability (where applicable)
•Withdraw consent at any time (for example, unsubscribing from marketing)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: info@blackthornhorizions.com
If you believe we have mishandled your data, you can also lodge a complaint with the UAE Data office.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies separately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page, and where appropriate, notified to you by email.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact:
Data Protection Officer
Blackthorn Horizons LLC
Meydan Grandstand, 6th Floor,
Meydan Road, Nad Al Sheba, Dubai, U.A.E
Email: info@blackthornhorizions.com
