Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 30, 2026

This policy explains what personal data I collect, why, and how you can control it. It applies across mariamelsahhar.com, including any pages or subdomains, and to the working relationship if you engage me for consulting services.

I'm Mariam ElSahhar. When I take on a consulting engagement under a signed contract, that work is conducted under my trade license, registered under Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED). This policy is intended to align with the UAE's Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data. If you have any questions, you may reach me at mariam@mariamelsahhar.com.

If you're just visiting

Browsing my portfolio doesn't collect any personal data. I don't run analytics or tracking on the site.

If we're working together

If you engage me for consulting, I collect and hold the following contact information to manage the relationship and maintain my records:

  • Contact details — business name, contact persons' names, phone numbers, and emails
  • Signed agreements — name and signature on any contract or scope of work we sign together

I don't share this information with third parties beyond the tools listed below.

Where this lives

I use these tools for business processes:

  • Google Drive — stores signed contracts, contact lists, and any shared files
  • Notion — stores correspondence, meeting notes, and other project notes
  • Calendly — when you book a consultation call, Calendly collects your name and email to schedule and confirm it
  • Typeform — for inquiries, questionnaires, and feedback forms
  • Claude (by Anthropic) — an AI assistant I use to help draft correspondence and documents. I keep personal details out of it where I can, but it may process some information about you in the course of that work. I've opted out of my conversations being used for model training.

These tools may be run by companies outside the UAE, which means your data may be processed or stored outside the country. If you engage me under a signed contract, that contract references this policy and your signature confirms you've read and agreed to it. You're welcome to ask questions about it before we start.

I don't sell your data, and I don't share it with any third parties beyond the tools above, except where required by law. I take reasonable steps to keep the information I hold secure, including relying on the security practices of the tools listed above.

How long I keep it

I keep signed agreements, proposals, and administrative correspondence for as long as required for legal and financial record-keeping, and beyond that where needed to establish or defend a legal claim. For anything else, you can request deletion at any time.

Your rights

You can ask me at any time to:

  • See what information I hold about you
  • Correct anything that's inaccurate
  • Request deletion for personal data, unless it is required for record-keeping, tax, or legal purposes

Keeping this current

This page will be kept updated with the current tools I use.