PRIVACY POLICY

1. Introduction

GH2 Green Hydrogen («we,» «us,» «our») operates the website gh2.ae (the «Website»). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information obtained through the Website.

GH2 Green Hydrogen is an independent information platform. We are not affiliated with the UAE government, ADNOC, Masdar, TAQA, or any other public or private entity mentioned on this Website.

By using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

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2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you use our contact form or subscribe to our resources, we may collect:

• Organization name

• Representative’s name

• Corporate email address

• Role/position

• Organization type (Sovereign Fund, Energy Corporation, Financial Institution, Government, Consulting, Academia)

• Area of interest (Infrastructure Investment, Market Analysis, Technology Opportunities, Regulation and Compliance, General Information)

• Message content

Legal Basis: Consent (when you submit the contact form) and Legitimate Interest (to respond to your inquiries about the UAE green hydrogen sector).

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Website, we automatically collect:

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Device information (type, operating system)

• Pages visited and time spent

• Referral source (website that directed you to gh2.ae)

• Geographic location (country/region based on IP)

Legal Basis: Legitimate Interest (to analyze traffic, improve our Website, and protect its integrity).

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. For detailed information, please see our Cookie Policy below.

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3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

• Responding to inquiries submitted through our contact form

• Providing information about the UAE green hydrogen sector

• Analyzing Website traffic to improve content and user experience

• Detecting and preventing technical issues, fraud, or security threats

• Complying with legal obligations under UAE law and applicable data protection regulations

We do NOT:

• Sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties

• Use your data for marketing purposes without explicit consent

• Share your information with any government or private entity, except as required by law

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4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not share your personal data with third parties except in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:

• Website hosting (servers located in [specify location if known, e.g., EU/USA])

• Email delivery services

• Website analytics (anonymized data)

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.

4.2 Legal Obligations

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or regulatory authority, or to:

• Protect the rights, property, or safety of GH2 Green Hydrogen, our users, or others

• Detect, prevent, or address fraud or security issues

• Comply with binding legal processes

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity, subject to the same privacy protections.

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5. International Data Transfers

The Website is operated from the United Arab Emirates. If you access the Website from the European Union, United States, or other jurisdictions with data protection laws, your information may be transferred to and processed in the UAE.

We implement appropriate safeguards to protect your data in compliance with applicable laws, including:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for EU data transfers

• Adequate security measures as required by the UAE Data Protection Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021)

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6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:

• Contact form submissions: Up to 3 years from the date of submission, or until you request deletion

• Website analytics data: Anonymized after 12 months

• Legal compliance records: As required by applicable law (typically 5-7 years)

You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us at info@gh2.ae.

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7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Under GDPR (EU residents):

• Right to access – Request a copy of your personal data

• Right to rectification – Correct inaccurate or incomplete data

• Right to erasure («right to be forgotten») – Request deletion of your data

• Right to data portability – Receive your data in a machine-readable format

• Right to object – Object to processing based on legitimate interests

• Right to withdraw consent – Withdraw consent at any time (does not affect prior processing)

Under CCPA (California residents):

• Right to know what personal information is collected

• Right to delete personal information

• Right to opt-out of sale of personal information (note: we do NOT sell data)

Under UAE Data Protection Law:

• Right to access, correct, or delete your personal data

• Right to object to processing

• Right to lodge a complaint with the UAE Data Office

To exercise your rights, contact us at: info@gh2.ae

We will respond to your request within 30 days.

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8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction, including:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission

• Secure servers with restricted access

• Regular security audits

• Password protection and access controls

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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9. Children’s Privacy

This Website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, please contact us immediately at info@gh2.ae, and we will delete the information.

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10. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to external websites (e.g., government reports, industry publications, academic research). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

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11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The «Last Updated» date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.

Material changes will be communicated by:

• Posting a notice on our Website homepage

• Updating the effective date of this policy

Continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

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12. Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our Website. They help us understand how you use the Website and improve your experience.

Types of Cookies We Use

We do NOT use:

• Marketing or advertising cookies

• Social media tracking cookies (without your consent)

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies

• Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies

• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies

Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect Website functionality.

Third-Party Analytics

We may use Google Analytics (or similar tools) to analyze Website traffic. These services use cookies to collect anonymized data. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

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13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us:

Email: info@gh2.ae
Website: https://gh2.ae

For data protection inquiries specifically related to GDPR or UAE Data Protection Law, please include «Data Privacy Request» in your email subject line.

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Governing Law: This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the United Arab Emirates. For EU residents, GDPR provisions apply where applicable.