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Privacy Policy

Audit Services Qatar (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “the Company”) operates the website auditservicesqatar.com and provides audit, assurance, tax, and compliance advisory services in the State of Qatar.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and what rights you have regarding your personal data when you visit our website, contact us, or use our services. By using our website or submitting your information to us, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Company or business name
  • Nationality and country of residence
  • Details of your business activity and audit requirements
  • Documents submitted for audit, tax filing, or compliance (e.g. financial statements, corporate records, contracts)
  • Any other information you choose to share through consultation forms, email, phone, or in-person meetings

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect technical data such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type and operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on the site
  • Referring website or source
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 4)

1.3 Information From Third Parties

We may receive information from government authorities, banks, or partner service providers involved in your audit or compliance process.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to consultation requests and enquiries
  • Assess and process audit, assurance, tax, and compliance engagements
  • Prepare and submit documentation to Qatari government authorities (e.g. ZATCA, SOCPA)
  • Facilitate introductions to banks or institutions where required for compliance
  • Communicate updates regarding your audit or engagement
  • Improve our website, services, and client experience
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
  • Send marketing or informational communications (with your consent, which you may withdraw at any time)

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data on the following grounds:

  • Consent: when you voluntarily submit your information
  • Contractual necessity: when processing is required to deliver services you engaged us for
  • Legal obligation: when required to comply with Qatari law and audit regulations
  • Legitimate interest: when processing helps us operate, secure, and improve our business and website

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to:

  • Enable core functionality
  • Understand visitor behaviour (analytics)
  • Improve performance and user experience

Types of cookies:

  • Essential: required for the site to function
  • Analytics: helps us understand visitor behaviour
  • Functional: remembers preferences to improve your experience

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share it only with:

  • Government authorities (for audit, tax, or compliance purposes)
  • Banks and financial institutions (where compliance requires account setup)
  • Service providers (e.g., hosting, IT support, analytics tools) are bound by confidentiality obligations
  • Legal requirements (where disclosure is required by law or court order)

6. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including restricted access, secure storage, and encrypted transmission.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfil the purpose it was collected for
  • Comply with legal, regulatory, tax, or audit requirements
  • Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

Audit and compliance-related documents may be retained for the period required under Qatari law, after which they are securely deleted or anonymized.

8. Your Rights

Subject to Qatar’s Law No. 13 of 2016 on the Protection of Personal Data Privacy, you have the right to:

  • Access: request a copy of your personal data
  • Correction: request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Deletion: request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention obligations)
  • Restriction: request limited processing in certain circumstances
  • Withdraw consent: withdraw consent for marketing or optional processing
  • Complaint: lodge a complaint with the Qatari data protection authority

9. International Data Transfers

In limited cases, information may be processed or stored outside Qatar (e.g. by hosting or software providers). We take reasonable steps to ensure your data continues to receive appropriate protection.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our services are intended for individuals of legal age engaging in business or compliance activity. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in practices, services, or legal requirements. Updates will be posted here with a revised date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:

Audit Services Qatar  

📍 5th Floor, Gath Building, Salwa Road, Doha, Qatar

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