Privacy Policy
GN Print — Commercial Printing Division of Al Nisr Publishing LLC
Last Updated July 2026
Effective Date July 2026
01. Introduction
Al Nisr Publishing LLC ("we", "us", "our", or "the Company"), trading as GN Print, operates this website ("the Website"). We are committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our clients, prospects, and website visitors ("you" or "your") in accordance with UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data (the "PDPL") and applicable data protection regulations.
This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, why we collect it, how we use and protect it, who we share it with, how long we retain it, and what rights you have regarding your personal data. By using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
02. Data We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
When you submit a form, request a quote, request a sample kit, or contact us, we may collect:
- Full name, company name, and job role
- Contact details (email, phone, mobile/WhatsApp number)
- Mailing or delivery address
- Project details and printing specifications
- Files you attach or upload (artwork, reference documents)
- Any additional information you choose to include in free-text fields
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
We automatically collect limited technical data when you visit the Website: IP address, browser type and version, device type, operating system, pages visited, referring source, and approximate location derived from IP. This is used for security, analytics, and to improve the Website. See Section 6 for details on cookies.
2.3 Information We Do Not Collect
The Website does not process payments, does not create user accounts, and does not require you to log in. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 18.
03. How We Use Your Data
| Purpose | Lawful Basis (PDPL) |
|---|---|
| Responding to quote requests, sample-kit requests, and general enquiries | Pre-contractual steps at your request |
| Preparing quotations and coordinating with your consultant by email, phone, or WhatsApp | Pre-contractual steps at your request |
| Processing and fulfilling print orders once a formal quotation has been accepted | Performance of a contract |
| Arranging courier or in-house delivery of finished goods and sample kits | Performance of a contract |
| Issuing invoices and maintaining commercial records | Legal obligation under UAE commercial law |
| Website security, fraud prevention, and analytics | Legitimate interests |
04. Third Parties and Processors
We share personal data only with third parties that are necessary to operate our business and deliver the services you have requested. All processors are engaged under written terms that require them to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.
| Processor | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Zoho Forms (Zoho Corporation) | Receives and stores form submissions made through the Website |
| Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager (Google LLC) | Website analytics and traffic measurement |
| Courier and logistics partners | Delivery of sample kits and finished printed goods |
| Al Nisr Publishing LLC group functions | Finance, legal, and administrative support |
05. International Data Transfers
Some of our processors, including Zoho and Google, operate infrastructure outside the United Arab Emirates. Where personal data is transferred outside the UAE, we ensure the transfer is made in accordance with the PDPL — either to a jurisdiction offering an adequate level of protection, or under contractual safeguards imposed on the receiving party.
You may contact us at sales@gulfnews.com for further information on the specific safeguards applied to any transfer.
06. Cookies and Similar Technologies
The Website uses a small number of cookies and equivalent browser storage to function correctly, remember basic preferences, and understand aggregate traffic patterns. We do not use advertising cookies and we do not sell any data collected via cookies.
The categories in use are:
- Strictly necessary — required for the site to load and forms to submit
- Preferences — remember basic UI state such as chatbot interaction history stored locally in your browser
- Analytics — anonymised traffic and performance data collected via Google Analytics
Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Blocking strictly-necessary cookies may prevent parts of the Website from working correctly.
07. Data Retention
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Quote and sample-kit request submissions | 3 years from submission (unless a project proceeds) |
| Client order and invoicing records | 7 years, in line with UAE commercial-record requirements |
| Uploaded artwork and reference files | 12 months after project completion, then securely deleted |
| Website analytics and log data | 13 months in anonymised aggregate |
08. Your Rights Under the PDPL
Under the UAE Personal Data Protection Law, you have the right of access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, and the right to object to processing. You may also withdraw any consent you have given, without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before the withdrawal.
How to Exercise Your Rights
Email us at sales@gulfnews.com with the subject line "Data Privacy Request". We will acknowledge your request promptly and respond substantively within 30 days. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the UAE Data Office.
09. Free Tools and File Processing
All file-based utilities on the Website — DPI checkers, ink-coverage estimators, bleed calculators, and similar tools — process files entirely within your web browser using client-side technology. Files you drop into these tools are not uploaded to our servers, are not stored, and are not accessible to us in any way.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. The current version is always available on the Website, and the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Material changes will be highlighted on the Website for a reasonable period.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or wish to exercise any of your rights, please contact our team using the details below.
sales@gulfnews.com
Phone
+971 600 587 234
Address
Al Nisr Publishing LLC (GN Print), Dubai Investment Park 2, Dubai, UAE, PO Box 6519