Privacy Policy
Commitment to Data Privacy in Qatar
DOT IT ("we", "us", or "our") respects your privacy and is dedicated to safeguarding personal data in accordance with the regulatory framework of the State of Qatar, specifically Law No. 13 of 2016 on Personal Data Privacy Protection (PDPPL).
1. Information We Collect
When you interact with our website (dotit.qa) or engage our digital design and development services, we may collect:
- Identity & Contact Data: Name, professional title, company name, email address, phone number, and Qatar business registration details when provided voluntarily through our project inquiry forms.
- Project & Technical Scope Data: Details of your website, e-commerce, or custom software requirements submitted for quotation and scoping.
- Usage & Device Information: Anonymized technical data including browser type, IP address, general geographic location, and interaction events via session cookies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information solely for legitimate business and client service objectives:
- Preparing proposals, technical architecture scopes, and commercial quotes.
- Executing client web development contracts and providing ongoing maintenance.
- Responding promptly to inquiries via WhatsApp, email, or telephone.
- Ensuring security, preventing fraud, and optimizing website performance.
- Complying with statutory reporting and legal obligations in Qatar.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
Under Qatar Law No. 13 of 2016, we process your personal data based on:
To take preliminary steps prior to entering a contract or to perform our digital service obligations.
Where you willingly transmit contact details or project briefs via our website forms.
4. Data Storage & Infrastructure
We adopt industry-standard cryptographic protocols (TLS 1.3, HTTPS, encrypted databases) to protect against unauthorized access. Client assets and databases can be hosted on sovereign Qatar cloud infrastructure (e.g., Azure Qatar Central or Google Cloud Doha region) upon request to fulfill domestic residency regulations.
5. Third-Party Disclosures
DOT IT never sells, rents, or trades your personal information. Data is disclosed only to vetted technical sub-processors (cloud hosting providers, domain registrars, messaging gateways) strictly bound by data protection agreements.
6. Your Rights under Qatar PDPPL
As an individual in Qatar, you hold rights to:
- Request access to the personal data we maintain about you.
- Request correction or updating of inaccurate records.
- Request erasure or deletion of personal data when no longer legally required.
- Withdraw consent for optional communications at any time.
7. Contact Our Data Representative
For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, please reach out directly:
Entity: DOT IT SERVICES
Email: hello@dotit.io
