How We Handle Your Data

• Name, email address, contact number, nationality, and emirate during registration.
• Location data — only if you explicitly grant access — to show nearby shops and services.

Local Souq operates exclusively within the UAE. These details are required for legitimate regulatory and operational purposes.

• To improve overall user experience on the platform.
• To recommend nearby shops, products, and services.
• To provide personalised and localised content.
• To communicate offers, promotions, and important updates.
• To comply with applicable UAE laws and regulations.

• We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data — ever.
• Data is stored securely and accessed only by authorised personnel.
• Information is shared with third parties only when necessary to operate the platform or comply with legal obligations.

Local Souq uses cookies and similar technologies to track browsing activity, enhance platform performance, and deliver personalised recommendations. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

• You may request access to or deletion of your personal data, subject to applicable legal requirements.
• You can opt out of promotional communications at any time via the unsubscribe link in any email.

To exercise your rights, contact us at [email protected]

As Local Souq evolves into a direct online marketplace, this Privacy Policy will be updated to include information related to order processing, payments, logistics, and customer communications. We will notify all users of any significant changes before they take effect.