BinaryOptionsAE
BinaryOptionsAE

Privacy Policy, Terms of Use & Risk Disclosure

Effective Date: 01/01/2026

BinaryOptionsAE ("we", "our", "us") operates binaryoptions.ae (the "Website").

This Privacy Notice governs personal data processing in connection with use of the Website. It complies with:

  • UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data (PDPL)
  • Applicable UAE regulations
  • The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK GDPR, where applicable

By using this Website, you agree to the data practices described in this Notice. Use of the Website is also governed by the separate Terms of Use.

1. Regulatory Status

BinaryOptionsAE is an informational and affiliate marketing website.

BinaryOptionsAE:

  • Is not a financial institution
  • Is not a broker
  • Does not execute trades
  • Does not hold client funds
  • Does not provide portfolio management
  • Does not provide investment advice
  • Is not licensed by the UAE Capital Market Authority (CMA, formerly Securities and Commodities Authority)
  • Is not regulated by the UAE Central Bank
  • Is not regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) or the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA)

The Website operates as an educational comparison and marketing platform.

2. No Investment Advice

All content on this Website:

  • Is for informational and educational purposes only
  • Does not constitute financial advice
  • Does not constitute investment advice
  • Should not be relied upon as a basis for trading decisions

Users must conduct independent due diligence and seek licensed financial advice where appropriate.

3. High-Risk Trading Warning

Trading financial instruments including binary options, CFDs, forex, cryptocurrencies, and derivatives involves substantial risk.

Binary options specifically are high-risk speculative instruments. Most retail participants lose money. Platforms accessible to UAE residents typically operate through offshore entities outside UAE regulatory oversight.

You may lose all invested capital. Past performance does not guarantee future results. BinaryOptionsAE does not guarantee profitability or trading success.

4. Affiliate Disclosure

BinaryOptionsAE may receive compensation from brokers or financial service providers featured on this Website.

Compensation models may include:

  • CPA (Cost Per Acquisition)
  • Revenue share
  • Hybrid compensation models

Listing position and ranking within content reflect a combination of factual platform criteria and commercial relationships. Brokers cannot pay to alter factual information about their platforms. Affiliate compensation does not constitute endorsement of broker quality or regulatory status.

User data is not sold to third parties.

5. Personal Data Collected

The Website may collect the following categories of personal data:

Identity Data:

  • Name (where voluntarily provided)
  • Email address
  • Phone number (where voluntarily provided)

Technical Data:

  • IP address
  • Device type and operating system
  • Browser type and version
  • Cookies and similar tracking identifiers
  • Geolocation data at country level

Usage Data:

  • Pages visited
  • Click behaviour
  • Time spent on pages
  • Referral source
  • Broker interest signals (which broker pages or links are accessed)

Communication Data:

  • Messages sent through contact forms
  • Newsletter subscription preferences
  • Email correspondence

The Website does not collect sensitive personal data as defined under UAE PDPL or GDPR (such as health data, biometric data, religious beliefs, or political opinions).

6. Legal Basis for Processing

Personal data is processed under one or more of the following legal bases:

  • Explicit consent for newsletter subscriptions, marketing communications, and non-essential cookies
  • Contractual necessity for delivering services requested by the user
  • Legal obligations where data processing is required by applicable law
  • Legitimate interests for analytics, fraud prevention, and Website improvement, balanced against user privacy rights

Consent may be withdrawn at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.

7. Purpose of Data Processing

Personal data is processed to:

  • Provide broker comparisons and platform information
  • Improve Website performance and user experience
  • Respond to user inquiries and contact requests
  • Send newsletters and updates to subscribed users
  • Track affiliate performance and conversion attribution
  • Detect and prevent fraudulent activity
  • Comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations
  • Defend legal claims where necessary

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies for:

  • Strictly necessary functions (Website operation, security)
  • Analytics (understanding how users interact with the Website)
  • Marketing (relevant content recommendations)
  • Affiliate tracking (attributing referrals to brokers)

Users can disable cookies through browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect Website functionality.

A separate Cookie Notice provides detailed information on the specific cookies used.

9. International Data Transfers

Personal data may be transferred outside the UAE where service providers (such as hosting providers, analytics platforms, or email service providers) are located in other jurisdictions.

When data is transferred internationally, safeguards consistent with UAE PDPL and applicable data protection regimes are implemented, including:

  • Standard contractual clauses with data processors
  • Transfers only to jurisdictions with adequate data protection standards
  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest where technically feasible

10. Data Subject Rights

Under UAE PDPL and applicable international data protection law, users have the following rights:

  • Right of access — to request a copy of personal data held about them
  • Right of rectification — to correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Right of erasure — to request deletion of personal data
  • Right to restrict processing — to limit how data is processed
  • Right to object — to object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Right to withdraw consent — for processing based on consent
  • Right to data portability — to receive data in a structured, commonly used format

Requests can be submitted to: hello@binaryoptions.ae

A response will be provided within 30 days of receipt, in accordance with applicable law. Verification of identity may be required before processing data subject requests.

11. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only as long as necessary for:

  • Operational purposes
  • Legal and regulatory compliance
  • Fraud detection and prevention
  • Dispute resolution
  • Defence of legal claims

Indicative retention periods:

  • Newsletter subscriber data: until subscription is cancelled, plus 6 months
  • Contact form submissions: 24 months from last contact
  • Website analytics data: 26 months
  • Affiliate tracking data: 36 months for performance attribution

Data is securely deleted or anonymised when no longer required.

12. Security Measures

Reasonable technical and organisational measures are implemented to protect personal data, including:

  • SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit
  • Access controls limiting personal data access to authorised personnel
  • Secure hosting infrastructure
  • Regular review of security practices
  • Confidentiality obligations on personnel and processors

While reasonable security measures are maintained, internet transmissions cannot be guaranteed 100% secure. Users transmit data at their own risk.

13. Third-Party Service Providers

The Website may share personal data with third-party service providers acting as data processors, including:

  • Analytics providers (e.g. for Website performance analysis)
  • Advertising platforms (for affiliate tracking and remarketing)
  • Email marketing providers (for newsletter delivery)
  • Affiliate tracking platforms
  • Hosting and infrastructure providers
  • Customer support tools

All third-party processors are bound by contractual data protection obligations consistent with UAE PDPL and applicable law. These parties may only process personal data on documented instructions and for the specified purposes.

14. Children's Privacy

The Website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. Personal data is not knowingly collected from minors.

If personal data of an individual under 18 has been collected, it will be deleted upon notification. Parents or guardians who believe minor data has been collected should contact: hello@binaryoptions.ae

15. Automated Decision-Making

The Website does not engage in automated decision-making, including profiling, that produces legal effects or significantly affects users.

Personalisation features (such as content recommendations) do not involve automated decisions affecting user rights.

16. Data Breaches

In the event of a personal data breach likely to result in risk to user rights, affected users will be notified in accordance with UAE PDPL requirements. Notifications will be provided without undue delay and will include the nature of the breach, likely consequences, and mitigation measures.

17. Jurisdiction and Governing Law

The Website operates under the laws of the United Arab Emirates.

Disputes relating to this Privacy Notice shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the United Arab Emirates.

18. Updates to This Privacy Notice

This Privacy Notice may be updated periodically to reflect changes in data practices, legal requirements, or Website functionality.

The Effective Date at the top of this Notice indicates the most recent revision. Material changes will be communicated through Website notice or direct communication where appropriate.

Continued use of the Website following any update constitutes acceptance of the revised Notice.

Contact

For questions regarding this Privacy Notice or to exercise data subject rights, contact: hello@binaryoptions.ae