Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 2026
The Security & Safety Professionals Network (SSPN), operating under the umbrella of the Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA), is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal data in accordance with UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data and all applicable regulations.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following personal information when you interact with our website or apply for membership:
- Full name and contact details (email address, phone number)
- Professional qualifications, certifications, and work experience
- Employer and current job title
- Membership application details and area of specialization
- Technical data such as browser type, device information, and IP address collected through standard web analytics
2. How We Use Your Information
Your personal information is used for the following purposes:
- Processing and evaluating membership applications
- Communicating with you regarding network activities, events, and professional development opportunities
- Maintaining an accurate membership directory
- Improving our website and services
- Complying with legal and regulatory obligations
3. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your data only in the following circumstances:
- With SIRA, as the regulatory body overseeing the network, for governance and compliance purposes
- With authorized service providers who assist in operating our website and services, bound by confidentiality obligations
- When required by law, regulation, or legal proceedings
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encrypted data transmission, secure storage, and restricted access controls.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable laws and regulations. Membership data is retained for the duration of your membership and for a reasonable period thereafter as required for record-keeping purposes.
6. Your Rights
Under UAE data protection law, you have the right to:
- Access and obtain a copy of your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations
- Object to or restrict the processing of your data
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
7. Cookies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and store your language preference. These are essential functional cookies. We do not use third-party tracking cookies for advertising purposes.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us at:
Email: info@sspn-sira.com