Al Wathba Drug Testing Laboratory (“WDTL”, “we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the confidentiality and security of the personal data you provide to us when you use our website, contact our office, or otherwise interact with us.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data. Please read it carefully to understand how WDTL handles your information.
Who We Are
Al Wathba Drug Testing Laboratory (WDTL) is a UAE-based laboratory providing anti-doping testing services for animals in competitive sports and related activities.
Personal Data We Collect
When you interact with us, we may collect the following types of personal data:
• Name, surname, contact details (phone number, email address, fax number) and national identity card number.
• Residential or business address (if applicable for service requests)
• Visitor information when you enter our premises (e.g., name, ID number, signature in visitor logbook)
• Any additional personal data you choose to provide to us voluntarily (e.g., inquiries, special requests)
• Job application details (CV, qualifications, references, and supporting documents)
• Email address if you subscribe to our newsletters or updates (subscription is voluntary and can be withdrawn at any time).
How and Why We Use Your Personal Data
We process your personal data in the course of our business activities and interactions with you for the following purposes:
• Fulfilling obligations under agreements with you.
• Developing and maintaining potential business relationships.
• Responding to inquiries and addressing concerns.
• Assessing applications for vacancies or unsolicited submissions.
• Conduct recruitment analytics and evaluating CVs.
• Ensuring the safety and security of our offices, personnel, and visitors.
• Maintaining accurate records for emergency and evacuation purposes.
• Complying with applicable legal, regulatory, and statutory requirements.
• Communicating WDTL initiatives, events, and campaigns.
• Protecting and advancing WDTL’s legitimate business interests.
• Sharing updates, notifications, or communications where you have provided consent, or for other purposes explicitly approved by you.
Disclosure of Personal Data
Your data may be shared:
• Internally with our staff, on a need-to-know basis, for business operations and service delivery
• With third-party service providers, professional advisors, or contractors assisting WDTL (e.g., IT support, auditors, legal advisors)
• With law enforcement agencies, regulators, or government authorities, if required by law
• We ensure all third parties that process data on our behalf are contractually obliged to protect the confidentiality and security of your information.
International Transfers
WDTL does not disclose personal information to overseas entities.
Direct Marketing
WDTL does not use or disclose personal information for direct marketing.
Data Retention
Personal data will only be retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by UAE law. Sample results will be retained for five (5) years.
Access and Correction
You have the right to request access to personal data held about you and to request corrections if the data is inaccurate or incomplete. Requests should be made by writing to WDTL (see contact details below).
Security of Personal Data
WDTL implements appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect personal data against unauthorized access, accidental loss, misuse, or alteration. These measures are regularly reviewed and updated to maintain a high level of security and confidentiality.
However, no system can be guaranteed completely secure. We cannot ensure that our website will always operate without interruptions, errors, or vulnerabilities. WDTL shall not be held liable for any damages arising from the use of electronic communications, including but not limited to delays, delivery failures, interception, manipulation by third parties, or the transmission of malware or viruses.
Children and Minors
Except where required by local laws, we do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you are a minor, you may only use our website and services with the permission of your parent or guardian.
Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites. Please note that WDTL is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before submitting any personal data.
Updates to this Privacy Policy
WDTL may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website. Continued use of our services after updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
Complaints
If you believe WDTL has mishandled your personal data, you may submit a written complaint. We will investigate and respond within a reasonable timeframe, ensuring confidentiality and fairness.
Email: Complaints@wdtl.ae
Contact Us
For questions, concerns or requests, please contact us:
Email: info@wdtl.ae
Phone: +97127775888
Fax: +97127775899
Location: Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
