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Last Updated: 12 October 2026

These policies are governed by the laws of the United Arab Emirates and are maintained in alignment with UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 (the UAE Personal Data Protection Law, "PDPL") and, where applicable, the EU/UK General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR").

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 29, 2025

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Cyntara Security ("Cyntara," "we," "us," or "our") collects, processes, stores, and protects information in connection with the use of our website, services, platforms, and related offerings.

Cyntara provides cybersecurity, threat detection, compliance monitoring and reporting, advisory, and managed security services. Due to the nature of our work, we maintain strict security, confidentiality, and governance practices for all data entrusted to us.

Cyntara Security is established in the United Arab Emirates. For the purposes of the UAE Personal Data Protection Law and, where applicable, the GDPR, Cyntara acts as the data controller in respect of personal data collected through this website and in the course of its own business operations. Where Cyntara processes personal data on behalf of a client under a managed services agreement, Cyntara acts as a data processor and processes such data only on the client's documented instructions.

This policy applies to:

  • Website visitors
  • Prospective customers
  • Clients and their personnel
  • Users of the Cyntara Threat Management Platform (CTMP)
  • Individuals who interact with us for sales, support, or advisory services

By accessing our website or using our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We may collect:

  • • Name, email, phone number, company name, role
  • • Inquiry details, audit documentation, compliance materials
  • • Information provided through forms, chat, support channels, or contracts
  • • Billing and payment details (processed via secure third-party providers)

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

Including but not limited to:

  • • IP addresses, browser type, device identifiers
  • • Date/time stamps, pages viewed, clickstream data
  • • System events and usage analytics
  • • Cookies, scripts, and performance logs

2.3 Security & Monitoring Data (For Clients Only)

As part of delivering cybersecurity services, we may process:

  • • Security logs and telemetry
  • • Endpoint, network, cloud, and identity data
  • • Threat alerts, behavioral events, and system indicators
  • • Compliance-relevant evidence and audit trails

This data is processed only for the purpose of delivering contracted services.

3. How We Use Information

3.1 Service Delivery

  • • Monitor, detect, analyze, and respond to security threats
  • • Provide compliance tracking and reporting
  • • Deliver vCISO, incident response, and advisory services
  • • Maintain logs and operational telemetry for security operations

3.2 Business Operations

  • • Improve products, systems, performance, and user experience
  • • Manage accounts and fulfill contractual obligations
  • • Communicate service updates, alerts, and support information
  • • Conduct risk assessments and ensure policy compliance

3.3 Legal and Regulatory Compliance

  • • Satisfy audit, reporting, and security obligations
  • • Comply with applicable laws, including privacy and cybersecurity requirements

4. Data Security & Safeguards

Cyntara employs commercially reasonable technical and organisational security controls designed to protect personal data, including but not limited to:

4.1 Technical Controls

  • • AES-256 and TLS encryption
  • • Multi-factor authentication
  • • Role-based access controls (RBAC)
  • • Network segmentation and zero-trust principles
  • • Continuous monitoring and threat detection

4.2 Organizational Controls

  • • Access only on a need-to-know basis
  • • Security awareness and role-based training
  • • Confidentiality agreements for employees and partners
  • • Incident response, audit logging, and secure development practices

4.3 Infrastructure Controls

  • • Hardened systems with continuous patching
  • • Secure hosting and approved sub-processors
  • • Regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
  • • High-availability, redundant architecture

5. Data Sharing & Sub-Processors

We may share information with trusted service providers solely for:

  • • Hosting and infrastructure
  • • Authentication and identity management
  • • Analytics and platform maintenance
  • • Security and monitoring services

We do not sell or rent personal data.

6. International Transfers

Where cross-border data transfers are required, Cyntara uses:

  • • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • • Approved transfer mechanisms
  • • Binding contractual assurances

7. Data Retention

We retain information only as long as necessary to:

  • • Provide services
  • • Comply with legal obligations
  • • Maintain audit and security records
  • • Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

  • • Access, correct, or delete personal data
  • • Object to processing
  • • Restrict processing
  • • Receive a copy of your data
  • • Withdraw consent (when applicable)

These rights are available under the UAE Personal Data Protection Law and, where applicable, under the GDPR. Exercising your rights is free of charge, and we will not discriminate against you for doing so.

Requests can be submitted to:
legal@cyntarasecurity.com

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the UAE Data Office or, where applicable, with your local supervisory authority.

9. Data Breach Notification

Cyntara maintains incident response procedures to detect, assess, and respond to personal data breaches. Where a breach is likely to result in a risk to the rights of data subjects, we will notify the relevant supervisory authority and, where required, affected individuals without undue delay and in accordance with applicable law.

Where Cyntara acts as a processor, we will notify the relevant controller without undue delay after becoming aware of a personal data breach.

10. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the United Arab Emirates, including UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data. Where GDPR or other applicable data protection laws provide a higher standard of protection, we apply those standards to the extent required.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted with a revised "Last Updated" date.

12. Contact

For questions or concerns:

Email: legal@cyntarasecurity.com

Terms of Service

Last Updated: November 29, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing the Cyntara Security website or submitting information to us, you agree to these Terms of Service. Use of our managed cybersecurity services is governed by separate Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), or subscription contracts.

2. Authorized Use

Users agree to:

  • • Access the website and materials responsibly
  • • Comply with applicable laws and regulations
  • • Not misuse or attack the website
  • • Not reverse engineer, modify, or exploit the site
  • • Not interfere with security, infrastructure, or availability

Cyntara reserves the right to restrict or terminate access for misuse.

3. Intellectual Property

All website content, branding, designs, text, imagery, code, and materials are owned by or licensed to Cyntara Security and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. Certain third-party technologies, trademarks, and materials referenced or used on this website remain the property of their respective owners and are used under licence or applicable terms.

Users may not:

  • • Copy, distribute, or reproduce content
  • • Use trademarks without permission
  • • Create derivative works from our materials

4. No Warranties

The website and its content are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind.

Cyntara does not guarantee:

  • • Accuracy or completeness of content
  • • Availability or uptime
  • • Error-free performance

This does not affect warranties provided under any paid service agreements.

5. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Cyntara is not liable for:

  • • Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
  • • Loss of data, revenue, or business
  • • Downtime or interruptions
  • • Website errors or omissions

6. Indemnification

Users agree to indemnify Cyntara Security against claims arising from:

  • • Misuse of the website
  • • Violation of these Terms
  • • Unauthorized or malicious activity

7. Third-Party Links

External links are provided for convenience. Cyntara does not endorse or control third-party sites, and is not responsible for their content or security practices.

8. Changes to Terms

Cyntara may update these Terms at any time. Continued website use constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

9. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms of Service and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Arab Emirates.

The parties agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of the United Arab Emirates, save where mandatory local law provides otherwise. Where a separate signed agreement governs the provision of managed services, that agreement takes precedence over these website Terms in the event of conflict.

10. Contact

For Terms-related inquiries:

Email: legal@cyntarasecurity.com

GDPR Compliance

General Data Protection Regulation

GDPR Commitment

Cyntara Security is established in the United Arab Emirates and is committed to protecting personal data in accordance with UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data (the "UAE PDPL"). Where we process personal data relating to individuals in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we additionally apply the standards of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Our Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, process, and protect personal data in accordance with UAE PDPL and, where applicable, GDPR requirements.

Your Data Protection Rights

Under the UAE PDPL and, where applicable, the GDPR, you have the following rights:

Right to Access

You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

Right to Rectification

You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten)

You can request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.

Right to Restrict Processing

You can request limitation of how we process your data.

Right to Data Portability

You can receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.

Right to Object

You can object to certain types of processing, including direct marketing.

Right to Withdraw Consent

You can withdraw consent for processing where consent was the legal basis.

Right to Lodge a Complaint

You can file a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data under the following legal bases:

  • • Contract Performance: To deliver services you've requested
  • • Legitimate Interests: To improve services, ensure security, and prevent fraud
  • • Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
  • • Consent: Where you have explicitly agreed to processing

Data Protection Contact

For data protection inquiries, or to exercise your rights under the UAE PDPL or GDPR, please contact our data protection point of contact:

Email: legal@cyntarasecurity.com
Subject Line: Data Protection Request

We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law, including the UAE PDPL and, where applicable, the GDPR.

International Data Transfers

When transferring data outside the EEA, we ensure adequate protection through:

  • • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
  • • Adequacy decisions for countries with equivalent data protection standards
  • • Additional safeguards and security measures

Questions About Our Legal Policies?

Our team is available to address any concerns regarding privacy, data protection, or compliance.

Contact Us

Third-Party Services

Vendor and Technology Disclosure

Certain Cyntara Security services incorporate third-party cybersecurity technologies as part of service delivery. These technologies are operated, managed, and monitored by Cyntara under commercial agreements and are not provided directly to customers.

Independent Commercial Operation: Cyntara Security operates as an independent commercial entity and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government agency.