Privacy Policy
Dr. Rawad Samarani – Professional Practice
Website: https://www.rawadsamarani.ae
Effective Date: January 1, 2026.
1. Introduction
This website represents the professional activities of Dr. Rawad Samarani, Specialist in Periodontology and Implant Dentistry, practicing at Park Avenue Dental Clinic, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used, stored, and protected when you:
Visit this website
Submit an inquiry or consultation request
Engage with marketing communications
Receive treatment in Dubai
Personal data is processed in accordance with:
UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 (PDPL)
EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – Regulation 2016/679)
UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018
Dubai Health Authority (DHA) healthcare regulations
2. Data Controller & Roles
Clinical Data Controller
For all medical and dental treatment:
Park Avenue Dental Clinic acts as the Data Controller for all patient medical records.
Dr. Rawad Samarani processes clinical data as a licensed practitioner within the clinic.
Website & Marketing Data Controller
For personal data submitted via rawadsamarani.ae (contact forms, advertising tracking, inquiries), Dr. Rawad Samarani acts as the Data Controller for that website-collected data prior to secure transfer to the clinic when required.
3. Categories of Personal Data
A. Website & Inquiry Data
Name
Email address
Phone number
Country of residence
Message content
IP address
Device/browser information
Advertising interaction data
B. Clinical & Health Data (Special Category Data)
Collected and managed by Park Avenue Dental Clinic:
Identification details
Medical and dental history
Radiographs / CBCT
Clinical photographs
Treatment plans
Insurance information
Payment details
Health data constitutes special category data under GDPR (Article 9).
4. Legal Basis for Processing (EU & UK Residents)
Data may be processed under:
Consent (Art. 6(1)(a))
Performance of a contract (Art. 6(1)(b))
Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c))
Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f))
Healthcare provision (Art. 9(2)(h))
You may withdraw consent at any time where consent is the lawful basis.
5. International Data Transfers
Treatment is provided in Dubai (UAE). If you reside in the EU or UK, your personal data may be transferred outside the EEA or UK.
Such transfers are safeguarded through:
Contractual confidentiality obligations
Secure transmission protocols
Standard Contractual Clauses where applicable
By submitting your information and requesting consultation or treatment in Dubai, you acknowledge and agree that your personal data may be processed in the United Arab Emirates.
6. International Patient Data Transfer Acknowledgment
If you reside outside the UAE and voluntarily seek consultation or treatment in Dubai:
You understand that your personal and medical data will be processed in the UAE.
You acknowledge that UAE data protection laws may differ from those in your country of residence.
You consent to the transfer and processing of your data for the purpose of medical consultation, treatment planning, and related administrative services.
This acknowledgment applies only to voluntary international patient engagement.
7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
7.1 What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files stored on your device when you visit a website.
7.2 Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Required for website functionality.
Analytics Cookies
Used to measure website performance and visitor behavior (e.g., Google Analytics).
Marketing & Advertising Cookies
Used to measure advertising effectiveness and deliver relevant ads (e.g., Meta Pixel, Google Ads tracking).
7.3 GDPR & UK Cookie Consent
For visitors located in the EU or UK:
Non-essential cookies are not placed without prior consent.
You may accept, reject, or customize cookie preferences.
You may withdraw consent at any time via the cookie settings panel.
7.4 Managing Cookies
You may disable cookies through your browser settings. However, certain features may not function properly.
8. Marketing Communications & Consent
If you submit your contact details via our website:
We will contact you to respond to your inquiry.
Marketing emails or promotional communications are sent only where explicit consent is provided (for EU/UK residents).
You may unsubscribe at any time via:
The unsubscribe link in emails
Direct email request
We do not sell marketing data to third parties.
9. Required Contact Form Legal Wording
To ensure GDPR compliance, your website contact form should include:
Mandatory Privacy Agreement Checkbox
☐ I have read and agree to the Privacy Policy and consent to the processing of my personal data for the purpose of responding to my inquiry.
(This checkbox must not be pre-ticked.)
Optional Marketing Consent Checkbox
☐ I consent to receive promotional communications and updates. I understand that I may withdraw my consent at any time.
(Separate and optional.)
10. Data Retention
Medical records: retained in accordance with UAE healthcare regulations.
Website inquiries: retained only as long as necessary.
Marketing data: retained while consent remains valid.
11. Your Rights
Depending on jurisdiction, you may:
Access your data
Request correction
Request deletion
Restrict processing
Object to processing
Request portability
Withdraw consent
Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
EU residents: Contact your national Data Protection Authority.
UK residents: Contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
12. Security Measures
We implement:
Secure hosting
Restricted access to medical records
Encrypted communications where applicable
Professional confidentiality standards
No system guarantees absolute security.
13. Updates
This Privacy Policy may be revised periodically. Updates will be published with a revised effective date.
14. Contact
For clinical record matters:
Park Avenue Dental Clinic LLC, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
For website or data protection inquiries related to Dr. Rawad Samarani: contactus@samaraniclinic.com