Effective Date: June 05, 2025, 05:07 PM BST
Last Updated: June 05, 2025
ONE R Technologies, a company registered in the State of Qatar (“we,” “us,” or “our”), is committed to protecting your privacy in compliance with Qatar’s Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) (Law No. 13 of 2016) and global regulations, including GDPR, CCPA, UK GDPR, and PIPEDA. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your personal information when you use the ONE R mobile application (the “App”), a lifestyle and social networking platform, and related services (collectively, the “Service”). By using the Service, you consent to these practices. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.
1. Information We Collect
We collect only the information necessary to deliver features like user profiles, photo sharing, and location-based services, adhering to PDPL’s principles of purpose limitation and data minimization.
1.1 Personal Information
Information that may identify you, collected with your explicit consent where required:
Contact Details: Name, email address, or phone number provided during account registration or support inquiries.
Account Information: Username, password, profile photo, and bio.
Location Data: Precise or approximate location (e.g., for nearby events or services), if you enable location services via device settings.
Camera/Media Access: Photos or videos uploaded for sharing or profile customization, if you grant camera or gallery permissions.
User-Generated Content: Posts, comments, or messages shared within the App.
1.2 Non-Personal Information
Information that does not directly identify you:
Usage Data: App interactions (e.g., pages viewed, features used), session duration, push notification interactions, and crash reports.
Device Information: IP address, device model, operating system (e.g., iOS, Android), and unique device identifiers.
Cookies and Trackers: Data collected via cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies for analytics and personalized ads.
1.3 Information from Third Parties
We may receive data from:
Social Media Platforms: Google Sign-In or Facebook Login, if used for account creation (e.g., name, email, profile photo).
Analytics Providers: Google Analytics and Firebase for usage insights.
Advertising Networks: Google AdMob for personalized ads, with your consent.
2. How We Use Your Information
We process your information for specific purposes:
To provide and enhance the Service (e.g., user profiles, photo sharing, location-based recommendations).
To send transactional notifications (e.g., account updates) and, with your explicit consent, marketing communications (e.g., event invites, promotions).
To personalize content, recommendations, and ads based on your interests and location.
To analyze usage trends via Google Analytics and Firebase to improve App performance.
To deliver push notifications, if enabled.
To detect, prevent, and address fraud, security breaches, or technical issues.
To comply with legal obligations (e.g., PDPL, Qatar tax laws).
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share it under strict conditions, per PDPL Article 12:
Service Providers: Trusted third parties, including:
Amazon Web Services (AWS) for hosting.
Google Analytics/Firebase for analytics.
Google AdMob for ads.
These providers are bound by data protection agreements.
Advertising Partners: With your consent, for targeted ads via Google AdMob.
Legal Authorities: To comply with Qatar’s laws, regulations, or legal processes (e.g., court orders) or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
Business Transfers: In a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, with safeguards for your data.
Aggregated/Anonymous Data: Non-identifiable data for research or analytics.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
Maintain session data and preferences.
Monitor App performance via Firebase.
Deliver personalized ads via Google AdMob, where consented.
You can manage tracking via:
In-app privacy settings to toggle non-essential trackers.
Device settings (e.g., iOS “Limit Ad Tracking,” Android “Opt out of Ads Personalization”), which may affect functionality.
Opt-out tools like Network Advertising Initiative or YourAdChoices.
5. Data Security
We implement robust security measures, including AES-256 encryption, access controls, and regular audits, to protect your information, as required by PDPL (Article 15) and Qatar’s Cybercrime Law (Law No. 14 of 2014). However, no system is fully secure. You are responsible for securing your account credentials. Contact us at [adel@one-r.qa] if you suspect unauthorized access.
6. Your Privacy Rights
Under PDPL and other laws (GDPR, CCPA, UK GDPR, PIPEDA), you have rights, subject to exceptions:
Access: Request details of your personal information.
Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Deletion: Request deletion (PDPL Article 8), except where legally required.
Restriction: Limit certain processing activities.
Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format (GDPR-specific).
Objection: Object to processing for marketing or legitimate interests.
Withdraw Consent: Revoke consent at any time, without affecting prior processing.
Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: For California residents, opt-out of data sharing for targeted ads.
To exercise these rights, contact our Data Protection Officer at [adel@one-r.qa]. We will respond within 30 days (PDPL) or other mandated timeframes (e.g., 45 days for CCPA). Complaints can be filed with Qatar’s National Committee for Information Security and Personal Data Protection or other authorities (e.g., ICO for UK).
7. International Data Transfers
Your information may be stored in Qatar or transferred to countries like the United States (e.g., AWS servers) or the EU, where data protection laws differ. We use Standard Contractual Clauses or rely on adequacy decisions to comply with PDPL (Article 14) and GDPR.
8. Children’s Privacy
The Service is not intended for children under 13 (or 16 in GDPR jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect children’s data. If discovered, we will delete it promptly, per PDPL, GDPR, and COPPA. Contact us at [adel@one-r.qa] if you believe we have collected a child’s information.
9. Third-Party Links and Services
The App may link to third-party services (e.g., Google, Facebook). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies before sharing information.
10. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as necessary, per PDPL:
Account data is kept while active and for 90 days post-deletion, unless legally required.
Usage data may be anonymized and retained indefinitely.
Legal obligations (e.g., Qatar’s tax laws) may mandate retention.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in practices or laws. Material changes will be notified via email, in-app alerts, or at [https://sites.google.com/view/oner-privacy], as required by PDPL (Article 7). Continued use after the effective date constitutes acceptance.
12. Contact Us
For questions or to exercise your rights, contact our Data Protection Officer:
ONE R Technologies
Office 456, West Bay Tower, Doha, Qatar
Email: [adel@one-r.qa]
Phone: [+974 4411 5678]
Jurisdiction-Specific Disclosures
Qatar Residents (PDPL)
Under Qatar’s PDPL, you have the right to:
Be informed about data processing.
Access, correct, or delete your data.
Withdraw consent or object to processing.
File a complaint with the National Committee for Information Security and Personal Data Protection (via the Ministry of Transport and Communications).
California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)
You have the right to:
Know what personal information we collect, use, or share.
Request deletion.
Opt-out of “sale” or sharing for targeted ads.
Non-discrimination.
Opt-out at [https://sites.google.com/view/oner-privacy/home] or email [adel@one-r.qa]. We have collected and shared data (Section 1) with Google Analytics and AdMob for business purposes (not a “sale”).
EU/UK Residents (GDPR/UK GDPR)
We process data based on:
Consent: Marketing, trackers, location.
Contract: Service delivery.
Legitimate Interests: Analytics, security.
Legal Obligation: Compliance.
Contact your local authority (e.g., ICO in the UK) for complaints.
Canada Residents (PIPEDA)
We comply with PIPEDA, allowing access, correction, and consent withdrawal, subject to legal limits.