Information We Collect

When you interact with our website or engage with our services, we may collect the following categories of information:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, job title, company name, and other contact details provided when you submit enquiries, register interest, or communicate with us.
• Business Information: Company registration details, trade licence information, and business credentials relevant to establishing a commercial relationship for recycling or material trading activities
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and website usage patterns collected through cookies and analytics tools.
• Transaction & Commercial Data: Details relating to purchase orders, supply agreements, material specifications, pricing, invoicing, and payment records connected to our recycling and materials trading operations.
• Communication Data: Records of correspondence, enquiries, and interactions with our team, retained for service improvement, dispute resolution, and regulatory compliance.
• Compliance Data: Identity verification documents and related information collected to satisfy Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Know-Your-Customer (KYC), and other applicable UAE regulatory requirements.

How We Use Your Information

We collect and process your information only where we have a lawful basis to do so, including for the performance of a contract, compliance with legal obligations, legitimate business interests, or with your consent. Specifically, we use your information to:

• Provide, manage, and continuously improve our recycling, material recovery, and materials trading services.
• Process and fulfil purchase orders, supply agreements, and commercial transactions.
• Generate and manage invoices, track payment ageing, and administer outstanding balances in accordance with our commercial processes.
• Respond to enquiries and provide professional customer support.
• Send service-related notifications, updates, or promotional communications (only where you have opted in).
• Comply with UAE Federal Law requirements, including VAT regulations under Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017, AML obligations under Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2018, and applicable bank compliance standards.
• Conduct due diligence, identity verification, and KYC checks as required by applicable law and our banking partners.
• Protect the security of our website, systems, and business operations.
• Maintain accurate records necessary for auditing, regulatory reporting, and legal proceedings.

UAE Regulatory Compliance

As a company registered and operating in the United Arab Emirates, ART is committed to full compliance with applicable UAE laws and regulations, including:

• VAT Compliance: Transaction and financial data is processed and retained in accordance with Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017 on Value Added Tax and its Executive Regulations. VAT records are maintained for the minimum statutory retention period of five (5) years.
• AML / CFT Compliance: We implement robust Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Financing of Terrorism procedures under Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2018 and the decisions and guidance issued by the UAE Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU). This may require us to collect, verify, and retain identity-related information.
• Bank & Financial Compliance:  Information provided in connection with commercial transactions may be shared with our banking partners as required to facilitate payments, comply with correspondent banking requirements, or satisfy requests from financial regulators.
• Commercial Transactions Law: Contracts, invoices, and commercial records are maintained in accordance with UAE Federal Law No. 18 of 1993 (Commercial Transactions Law) and related regulations.

Data Protection & Security

We implement industry-appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include:

• Encryption of sensitive data during transmission (SSL/TLS) and in storage.
• Regular security audits, vulnerability assessments, and system updates.
• Role-based access controls and multi-factor authentication for internal systems.
• Staff training on data protection, confidentiality obligations, and secure data handling.
• Physical security measures at our facilities and operational sites.

While we take all reasonable precautions, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but will notify affected individuals of any material data breach as required by law.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. However, we may share your data with trusted parties in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers & Partners: Third-party vendors and logistics partners who assist in website operations, material processing, transportation, payment processing, warehousing, and related activities. All such parties are bound by confidentiality obligations and may only use your data for specified purposes.
• Banking & Financial Institutions: Banks and payment processors involved in processing commercial transactions, verifying payment instruments, or satisfying compliance requirements.
• Regulatory & Government Authorities: UAE government bodies, regulators (including the FTA, FIU, and relevant emirate-level authorities), or law enforcement agencies, when required by applicable law, court order, or to protect our legitimate rights and interests.
• Professional Advisors: Lawyers, auditors, tax advisors, and consultants engaged to support our business operations, subject to professional confidentiality obligations.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of business assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to the same privacy protections.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyse website traffic, and improve the performance and relevance of our content. The types of cookies we use include:

• Essential Cookies: Strictly necessary for the website to function correctly. These cannot be disabled.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website so we can improve user experience and content relevance.
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and choices to personalise your experience on return visits.
• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant content and, where applicable, targeted communications. These are only active where you have provided consent.

You can manage or withdraw your cookie consent at any time through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including industry directories, logistics portals, and partner organisations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any third-party website before providing personal information.

Your Rights & Choices

Subject to applicable UAE law, you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you and request a copy.
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention obligations.
• Object to or request restriction of certain processing activities.
• Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time.
• Request data portability where technically feasible and legally applicable.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@advrecycle.com. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. In particular:

• Commercial transaction records, invoices, and VAT-related data are retained for a minimum of five (5) years in compliance with UAE VAT law.
• AML/KYC records are retained for a minimum of five (5) years following the end of a business relationship, as required under UAE AML legislation.
• General contact and enquiry records are retained for the period reasonably necessary to manage the enquiry and any resulting commercial relationship.

When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised.

International Data Transfers

As a company engaged in international materials trading and recycling, your information may be transferred to and processed by recipients located outside the UAE, including logistics partners, buyers, suppliers, and banking institutions in other countries. Where such transfers occur, we take reasonable steps to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in a manner consistent with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection principles.

Changes to This Policy

Advance Recycling Technology LLC reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Last Updated: April 2026