1. Introduction
PurpleGuard is a Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) operating across the UAE, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia, committed to protecting personal data. This policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, how we protect it, and the rights you hold — in line with UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021, Egyptian Data Protection Law No. 151 of 2020, and Saudi Arabia PDPL.
Using purpleguard.io constitutes acknowledgment of this policy.
2. Who We Are (Data Controller)
PurpleGuard, with offices in Dubai and Cairo, acts as the data controller for all data collected via this website and associated channels.
- Email: hello@purpleguard.io
- Phone: +971 58 515 9666
- Offices: Dubai, UAE · Cairo, Egypt
3. What Personal Data We Collect
Contact & Identity
Full name, business email, phone number, and job title.
Company & Organization
Company name, industry, and country of operation.
Technical & Usage
IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, session duration, referring URL, and cookie identifiers.
4. How We Collect Your Data
Website Contact Forms
When you submit a form on our website, we collect the information you provide directly.
Email Correspondence
When you write to hello@purpleguard.io, the contents of that correspondence are retained for service and recordkeeping purposes.
Calendly Booking
When you book a meeting via Calendly, the booking and any details you share are processed by Calendly. See Calendly's Privacy Policy.
WhatsApp Chat
Conversations initiated via our WhatsApp button are processed through Meta's WhatsApp service. See WhatsApp's Privacy Policy.
Automatically via Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to collect aggregated, pseudonymous usage data about how visitors interact with the website.
5. Why We Collect Your Data
| Purpose | Data Used | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Responding to inquiries | Name, email, phone, company | Legitimate interest / Consent |
| Scheduling calls | Name, email | Consent (Calendly) |
| Delivering services | All contact & company data | Contractual necessity |
| Website improvement | Technical & usage data | Legitimate interest |
| Service communications | Consent | |
| Legal compliance | All applicable data | Legal obligation |
6. Third-Party Services
Google Analytics
We share pseudonymous usage data (IP, browser, pages viewed) with Google to understand site performance and improve content. See Google's Privacy Policy.
Calendly
When booking via Calendly, your name, email, and meeting details are processed by Calendly to schedule the call. See Calendly's Privacy Policy.
WhatsApp / Meta
Messages you send via WhatsApp are processed by Meta. See WhatsApp's Privacy Policy.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data for less than 12 months from the date of last interaction, unless required by law or by an active contract. Data is securely deleted or anonymized when no longer needed.
9. International Data Transfers
Data may be accessed by our teams across the UAE, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia. Some third-party processors (such as Google and Calendly) may process data in the United States or other jurisdictions. Where cross-border transfers occur, we apply appropriate safeguards consistent with applicable data protection laws.
10. Data Security
As a cybersecurity company, we apply layered safeguards including:
- TLS/HTTPS encryption for all data in transit
- Access controls with least-privilege principles
- Regular security assessments and reviews
- Employee security awareness training
11. Your Rights
Rights granted under UAE PDPL, Egyptian Law No. 151/2020, and Saudi Arabia PDPL, depending on jurisdiction.
12. Changes to This Policy
When we update this policy, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of the page. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.