Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 25 August 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Fogo Real Estate LLC collects, uses, stores, shares and protects personal data in connection with our real estate activities and through our website at fogo-realestate.com (the “Website”).
FOGO Real Estate is a real estate brokerage and consultancy based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, providing services relating to property investment, acquisition, sales, leasing, advisory and other real estate opportunities in Dubai and, where applicable, international markets.
For the purposes of applicable data protection laws in the United Arab Emirates, the entity responsible for the processing activities described in this Privacy Policy is:
Fogo Real Estate LLC
1 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd
Burj Khalifa, Downtown Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Phone: +971 52 938 1197
Email: partners@fogo-realestate.com
Where you interact with an affiliated company, business partner or third-party service provider in connection with a separate service, additional privacy notices may apply.
This Privacy Policy applies to personal data that we process when you:
visit or use the Website or any related pages or microsites operated by us;
contact us through the Website, email, telephone, WhatsApp, social media or other communication channels;
request information about a property, development, investment opportunity or real estate service;
register your interest in a project or property;
attend property viewings, meetings, events, presentations, roadshows or other activities organised or supported by us;
engage us as a client or prospective client;
communicate with us as a developer, property owner, supplier, introducer, professional adviser or business partner;
submit an employment or professional opportunity enquiry;
subscribe to updates, newsletters or marketing communications.
This Privacy Policy does not replace any specific privacy notice, consent form, contractual provision or regulatory disclosure that may apply to a particular transaction, service or activity.
Where a more specific privacy notice is provided, that notice will apply to the relevant processing activity.
“Personal data” means information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.
Depending on your interaction with us, we may collect the following categories of personal data.
This may include:
full name;
email address;
telephone or mobile number;
country of residence;
nationality, where relevant;
preferred language;
preferred communication channel;
property or development of interest;
property type;
preferred location;
estimated budget or investment range;
preferred currency;
intended purchase timeline;
investment objectives;
information submitted through free-text fields or communications with our team.
If you proceed with a purchase, sale, lease, reservation, investment or advisory engagement, we may collect additional information, including:
passport information;
Emirates ID;
residence visa information;
date of birth;
nationality;
residential address;
signatures;
copies of identification documents;
occupation and professional information;
source of funds or source of wealth information;
tax residency information where required;
information required for sanctions, politically exposed person or other compliance screening;
property and transaction information;
reservation and contractual documents;
Dubai Land Department or other real estate forms;
payment schedules;
payment confirmation information;
transaction instructions;
records of correspondence and meetings.
We generally do not collect or store full payment card information where payments are processed directly through banks, developers, payment gateways or other financial service providers.
We may collect:
name and contact information;
city or country of residence;
company and professional position;
registration information;
property interests;
attendance information;
meeting or viewing preferences;
feedback;
follow-up preferences.
Where you subscribe to or request communications from us, we may process information including:
name;
email address;
mobile number;
location;
communication preferences;
property interests;
investment preferences;
marketing engagement data.
We may retain records of communications conducted through:
email;
telephone;
WhatsApp;
Website forms;
social media;
other authorised messaging platforms.
These records may include the content of enquiries, requests, complaints, instructions, feedback and business correspondence.
Where permitted by applicable law and where appropriate notice is provided, calls may also be recorded for quality assurance, training, compliance or dispute-resolution purposes.
If you apply for employment or another professional opportunity, we may collect:
CV or résumé;
contact information;
employment history;
education;
professional qualifications;
languages;
references;
portfolio information;
other information voluntarily submitted as part of the application.
When you access the Website or interact with our digital services, certain technical information may be collected automatically.
This may include:
IP address;
browser type and version;
operating system;
device type;
device identifiers;
language settings;
approximate geographic location based on technical information;
referring website or source;
pages viewed;
time spent on pages;
property listings viewed;
links and buttons clicked;
search activity;
form interactions;
error and diagnostic information;
Website performance information.
We may also collect information through cookies, pixels, tags, scripts and similar technologies as described in Section 7.
Where lawful and relevant to our services, we may receive personal data from third parties, including:
property developers;
master developers;
property owners;
landlords;
licensed real estate brokers;
referral partners and introducers;
property portals;
marketing partners;
professional advisers;
social media platforms;
event organisers;
publicly accessible registries or professional sources;
compliance, identity verification and due diligence providers.
For example, a developer or referral partner may provide your contact information to us where you have requested information about a property or authorised your details to be shared.
We may also receive information from publicly available or authorised sources where necessary to verify information, perform due diligence or comply with applicable legal or regulatory requirements.
We do not seek to collect sensitive personal data unless such information is reasonably necessary for a legitimate business, legal or regulatory purpose.
Certain information may be required in connection with regulatory compliance, identity verification, anti-money laundering procedures or other obligations applicable to real estate transactions.
Where sensitive personal data is processed, we will do so only where permitted by applicable law and subject to appropriate safeguards.
Our Website and services are intended for adults.
We do not knowingly market our services to, or intentionally collect personal data from, individuals under the age of 18.
If you believe that personal data relating to a child has been provided to us without appropriate authority, please contact us at partners@fogo-realestate.com.
Cookies are small data files that may be stored on your computer, smartphone, tablet or other device when you visit a website.
We may also use similar technologies, including pixels, tags, scripts, local storage and tracking technologies.
Depending on the functionality of the Website and your preferences, we may use:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These are necessary for Website operation, security, page delivery, session management and other essential functionality.
Functional Cookies
These help remember user preferences such as language, region or other settings.
Analytics and Performance Cookies
These help us understand how visitors interact with the Website and allow us to analyse traffic, Website performance, navigation and user engagement.
Advertising and Marketing Cookies
Where permitted and subject to applicable consent requirements, these may help us measure campaigns, understand advertising performance, create audiences and show more relevant advertising through third-party platforms.
We may use technology providers that provide analytics, advertising, CRM, social media, hosting or other digital services.
Such third parties may process certain information according to their own privacy policies and contractual obligations.
Where required, the Website may display a consent banner or cookie preference tool allowing you to accept, reject or manage non-essential cookies.
You may also manage cookies through your browser settings.
Disabling certain cookies may affect the availability or functionality of some Website features.
We process personal data only where there is an appropriate legal basis under applicable law.
Depending on the circumstances, this may include:
your consent;
taking steps at your request before entering into a contract;
performing a contract with you;
complying with legal or regulatory obligations;
protecting our legitimate business interests where permitted by law;
establishing, exercising or defending legal rights.
We may use your personal data to:
respond to enquiries;
provide property or project information;
recommend properties based on your stated requirements;
prepare property shortlists;
provide investment-related information;
arrange calls, meetings or viewings;
maintain your information within our CRM systems;
follow up on enquiries.
We may process your information to:
assist with property purchases, sales, leasing or reservations;
perform client onboarding;
prepare transaction documents;
coordinate with developers, owners, sellers, landlords and other transaction parties;
facilitate communication and documentation;
manage property reservation and sales processes;
support transaction completion;
maintain transaction records.
Where required, we may use personal data to:
verify identity;
perform Know Your Customer procedures;
conduct anti-money laundering checks;
conduct sanctions or compliance screening;
fulfil record-keeping obligations;
meet requirements imposed by competent authorities;
prevent and investigate suspected fraud or unlawful activity;
respond to regulatory or governmental enquiries.
We may process personal data to:
operate and maintain our Website;
protect our systems and information;
detect unauthorised access;
maintain cybersecurity;
investigate suspicious activity;
administer internal systems;
conduct audits;
manage legal claims or disputes;
enforce contractual rights.
Personal data may be processed to:
register attendees;
manage invitations;
organise meetings and property tours;
provide event information;
coordinate access and logistics;
communicate after an event or viewing;
provide relevant property information following an event.
Subject to applicable law and your communication preferences, we may use personal data to:
send information regarding new developments and property launches;
communicate investment opportunities;
send newsletters and real estate insights;
invite you to events;
provide information regarding projects that may match your interests;
personalise our communications;
measure campaign performance;
analyse Website and campaign engagement;
create marketing audiences;
conduct remarketing campaigns;
improve our marketing strategy.
Digital advertising may involve platforms such as Google, Meta, LinkedIn, TikTok or other advertising and social media providers.
You may opt out of direct marketing as described in Section 15.
Where applicable, we may process personal data to:
assess employment applications;
review qualifications and professional experience;
communicate with candidates;
organise interviews;
conduct appropriate recruitment checks;
make hiring decisions;
maintain candidate information for future opportunities where appropriate.
Where we wish to process personal data for another purpose that is materially different from those described in this Privacy Policy, we will provide additional information and obtain consent where required by applicable law.
Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time.
This may apply, for example, to:
certain marketing communications;
non-essential cookies;
promotional use of identifiable photographs or videos;
testimonials;
optional data-sharing activities.
Withdrawal of consent does not affect processing that was lawfully carried out before consent was withdrawn.
To withdraw consent, use the unsubscribe or preference options included in our communications where available, or contact:
We do not sell personal data.
We may share personal data only where reasonably necessary, lawful and relevant to our business activities.
Where required to respond to your enquiry or facilitate a transaction, information may be shared with:
property developers;
master developers;
sellers;
property owners;
landlords;
other licensed real estate brokerage companies;
authorised co-brokers or transaction partners.
We aim to share only information reasonably necessary for the relevant enquiry, viewing, reservation or transaction.
We may use external service providers in areas including:
Website hosting;
cloud infrastructure;
CRM systems;
data storage;
communications;
email services;
WhatsApp or messaging platforms;
IT support;
cybersecurity;
analytics;
digital advertising;
event management;
professional consulting.
Where these providers process personal data on our behalf, we require appropriate contractual, confidentiality and security obligations where applicable.
Personal information may be shared where necessary with professional advisers such as:
lawyers;
accountants;
auditors;
tax advisers;
compliance advisers;
consultants.
Where legally required or reasonably necessary for compliance, information may be disclosed to competent authorities, including:
Dubai Land Department;
Real Estate Regulatory Agency;
relevant UAE federal or emirate-level authorities;
judicial authorities;
law enforcement authorities;
regulators responsible for anti-money laundering or financial crime compliance.
If FOGO Real Estate is involved in a corporate restructuring, merger, acquisition, joint venture, financing, investment or transfer of part or all of its business, personal information may be disclosed to relevant parties subject to appropriate confidentiality and legal safeguards.
We may share your information with third parties where you specifically request or authorise us to do so.
For example, this could occur where you ask us to introduce you to a financial institution, mortgage adviser, lawyer, tax professional, immigration adviser, property management provider or other professional service provider.
FOGO Real Estate operates in an international real estate environment.
As a result, personal data may in certain circumstances be processed, accessed or stored outside the United Arab Emirates.
Where personal data is transferred internationally, we will take reasonable measures required under applicable law to protect the information.
Depending on the circumstances, this may include:
transfers to jurisdictions recognised as providing an adequate level of data protection;
contractual safeguards with recipients;
appropriate technical and organisational security measures;
transfers necessary to perform a contract or requested transaction;
transfers based on your consent where legally appropriate;
other mechanisms permitted by applicable UAE law.
You may contact us if you require additional information regarding international transfers relating to your personal data.
We implement reasonable technical and organisational safeguards designed to protect personal data against:
unauthorised access;
loss;
misuse;
alteration;
disclosure;
destruction;
accidental or unlawful processing.
Depending on the nature of the information and our systems, safeguards may include:
access controls;
role-based permissions;
password and authentication controls;
encryption where appropriate;
secure communications;
security monitoring;
backups;
cybersecurity protections;
confidentiality obligations;
internal data handling procedures;
employee and contractor awareness measures.
No digital system, storage environment or communication method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Accordingly, while we take reasonable precautions, we cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted or stored electronically.
If a personal data breach occurs, we will assess the incident and take any notification, containment or remedial measures required by applicable law.
We retain personal data only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected and to satisfy applicable legal, contractual, regulatory, accounting and compliance obligations.
Retention periods may vary according to:
the nature of the information;
the nature of our relationship with you;
legal requirements;
regulatory requirements;
real estate transaction requirements;
anti-money laundering obligations;
dispute and limitation periods;
legitimate business requirements.
Client and transaction records may need to be retained for minimum periods imposed by applicable laws and regulatory requirements, including obligations relating to real estate transactions and anti-money laundering compliance.
Marketing information will generally be retained while there is an active relationship or legitimate basis for communication, unless you unsubscribe or request deletion where applicable.
Recruitment information will be retained only for an appropriate period consistent with recruitment purposes and applicable legal requirements.
Where information is no longer required, we may securely delete it or anonymise it so that it can no longer reasonably identify an individual.
Subject to applicable law, conditions and exemptions, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including:
You may request information about how your personal data is collected and processed.
You may request confirmation as to whether we process your personal data and, where applicable, request access to such information.
You may request correction of inaccurate, incomplete or outdated personal data.
You may request deletion of personal data in circumstances permitted by law.
This right may be limited where we are required to retain information for legal, regulatory, compliance or contractual reasons.
Where provided by applicable law, you may request that certain processing be restricted or stopped.
Where applicable, you may request certain personal data in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format.
You may object to the use of your personal data for direct marketing at any time.
Where applicable, you may have rights relating to decisions based solely on automated processing that produce legal or similarly significant effects.
FOGO Real Estate does not intend to make significant client decisions solely through automated decision-making without appropriate human involvement.
Where processing relies on consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time.
To exercise a data protection right, contact:
We may request reasonable information to verify your identity before processing a request.
Requests will be handled in accordance with the requirements and timeframes established under applicable law.
Where applicable, you may also have the right to submit a complaint to the competent data protection or regulatory authority in the United Arab Emirates.
Subject to applicable law, we may send communications regarding:
real estate developments;
property launches;
investment opportunities;
market updates;
events;
reports;
property releases;
developer information;
FOGO Real Estate services.
Marketing communications may be sent by:
email;
telephone;
SMS;
WhatsApp;
social media or digital channels.
Where consent is required, we will obtain the appropriate consent before sending such communications.
You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by:
using an unsubscribe link where provided;
requesting removal through the communication channel used; or
contacting partners@fogo-realestate.com.
Opting out of marketing does not prevent us from sending necessary operational, transaction-related, regulatory, legal or service communications.
Our Website, social media and marketing materials may include photographs, videos, architectural renderings, floor plans, property tours and other visual materials relating to:
residential and commercial developments;
properties;
our team;
property tours;
real estate presentations;
meetings;
events;
brand activities.
Certain photographs or videos may include identifiable individuals.
Where required by applicable law, we will rely on appropriate consent or another lawful basis before using identifiable individuals in promotional materials.
Where appropriate, reasonable steps may be taken to minimise unnecessary identification of individuals.
If you appear in an image or video published by FOGO Real Estate and would like us to consider a request regarding its use, contact:
We will assess requests in accordance with applicable legal rights, contractual obligations and legitimate business interests.
We may publish testimonials, reviews, success stories or case studies involving clients, partners or other individuals.
Where these materials contain identifiable personal data such as an individual’s:
name;
image;
testimonial;
property information;
transaction details;
we will obtain any consent required under applicable law before publication.
Where processing is based on consent, consent may be withdrawn in relation to future uses, subject to applicable law and practical limitations regarding materials already lawfully published or distributed.
Unless otherwise indicated, content available on the Website, including:
text;
images;
videos;
graphics;
logos;
layouts;
project materials;
brochures;
floor plans;
digital assets;
is owned by, licensed to or otherwise lawfully used by FOGO Real Estate or the relevant rights holder.
Website content is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
You may access Website materials for legitimate personal and informational purposes in connection with evaluating FOGO Real Estate services and properties.
Unless authorised in writing, you may not commercially copy, reproduce, publish, distribute, scrape, systematically extract or exploit Website content.
Additional provisions regarding intellectual property and permitted Website use are contained in our Terms of Use.
The Website and our real estate services are intended for adults.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 18 for marketing or real estate advisory purposes.
If you believe that a minor has provided personal data to us without proper authority or consent, please contact us at:
We will review the matter and take appropriate steps where required.
The Website may contain links to external websites, applications or digital services operated by third parties.
These may include:
property developers;
payment providers;
financial institutions;
social media platforms;
property portals;
business partners;
professional service providers.
FOGO Real Estate does not control the privacy practices or security measures of independent third parties.
When you leave our Website or interact directly with another provider, that party’s own privacy policy and terms may apply.
We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
We may amend this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in:
applicable laws or regulations;
our services;
our business operations;
our technology;
data processing activities;
Website functionality.
Where changes are made, the Effective Date at the beginning of this Privacy Policy will be updated.
Where required by applicable law, we may provide additional notice or request renewed consent.
We recommend reviewing this Privacy Policy periodically.
If you have any questions, requests or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the way FOGO Real Estate processes personal data, please contact:
Fogo Real Estate LLC
1 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd
Burj Khalifa, Downtown Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Email: partners@fogo-realestate.com
Phone: +971 52 938 1197
Website: fogo-realestate.com
We will review privacy-related enquiries and respond in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
