Privacy Policy

 

Effective Date: April 1, 2025:

Sharp Middle East & Africa (“Sharp”) is committed to protecting your privacy. By accessing our website (the "Site") and providing your personal data, you agree to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please refrain from using our Site.

Collection and Use

We collect and process the following categories of personal data:

  • Information You Provide Directly: When you (i) register personal details, (ii) sign up for product information, (iii) participate in marketing activities such as promotions or surveys, (iv) submit a question or provide feedback, (v) make a product inquiry, or (vi) download product brochures/catalogs/datasheets.
  • Automatically Collected Data: Anonymous web statistics, cookies, browser type, and Internet Protocol (IP) addresses.
  • Third-Party Data: We may receive information from Sharp group entities, suppliers, agents, authorized dealers, and resellers who are permitted to share your personal data.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

  • Your consent (e.g., for marketing communications).
  • Contractual necessity (e.g., providing customer support or processing inquiries).
  • Legitimate interests (e.g., improving our services and security measures).
  • Legal obligations (e.g., compliance with regulations and government requests).

How We Use Your Data

Your personal data may be used to:

  • Monitor, customize, and improve our website and services.
  • Provide requested services and customer support.
  • Allow participation in surveys, contests, and promotional activities.
  • Send marketing and product updates (with your consent).
  • Enhance security and fraud prevention.

Data Sharing and Transfers

We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share it with:

  • Sharp Group Companies: To facilitate business operations.
  • Authorized Dealers and Suppliers: To fulfill product and service requests.
  • Service Providers: Who assist with website operations, marketing, and analytics, bound by data protection agreements.
  • Legal and Regulatory Authorities: If required by law or to protect Sharp's legal rights.
  • Security and Fraud Prevention Entities: If necessary to prevent fraud or security threats.

 

Data Security and Retention

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal data.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies to improve user experience. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Protection of Minors

Our Site is not intended for users under 18 without parental or legal guardian consent.

Third-Party Links and Social Media

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites linked to our Site. Please review their privacy policies before submitting personal data.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The updated version will be posted on our Site with the "Effective Date." Please review this policy regularly.

Contact Information

If you need assistance accessing or updating your Personal Information we have collected or if you have any questions relating to this site policy, please write to our Customer Service Officer at the following contact page <here>