Data Processing & Retention Policy

Effective Date: 25 January 2025

Issued By: Nuvra Limited (Masdar City Free Zone, Abu Dhabi, UAE)

Contact: dpo@nuvra.agency

1. PURPOSE AND SCOPE

1.1 This Data Processing & Retention Policy (“Policy”) establishes the principles, rules, and procedures governing the Processing, retention, storage, archiving, deletion, and protection of Personal Data by Nuvra Limited (“Nuvra”, “Nuvra Tech”, “Company”, “we”, “our”).

1.2 This Policy applies to all Personal Data processed through the Vibe Coding Platform (“Platform”), including data relating to Users, subscribers, customers, visitors, contractors, and business partners.

1.3 This Policy supplements the Privacy Policy and forms an integral component of Nuvra Tech’s compliance framework under the UAE Personal Data Protection Law.

2. LEGAL FRAMEWORK

This Policy is established pursuant to:

  • Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 (PDPL)
  • Cabinet Decision No. 111 of 2022 (Executive Regulations)
  • Federal Decree-Law No. 34 of 2021 (Cybercrime Law)
  • Federal Law No. 5 of 1985 (Civil Transactions Law)
  • Federal Law No. 18 of 1993 (Commercial Transactions Law)
  • Applicable Masdar City Free Zone regulations

All Processing shall be carried out in accordance with these laws.

3. DEFINITIONS

3.1 “Personal Data” means any data relating to an identified or identifiable natural person, as defined under the PDPL.

3.2 “Processing” means any operation performed on Personal Data, including collection, storage, retrieval, use, disclosure, transfer, or deletion.

3.3 “Controller” refers to Nuvra Tech, which determines the means and purpose of Processing.

3.4 “Processor” means any natural or legal person engaged by the Company to Process Personal Data on its behalf.

3.5 “Retention Period” means the duration for which Personal Data is stored before being securely deleted or anonymized.

3.6 “Anonymization” means the irreversible removal of identifying elements from data such that a person cannot be identified.

4. PRINCIPLES OF DATA PROCESSING

All Personal Data shall be Processed in accordance with the following principles:

4.1 Lawfulness, Fairness, and Transparency

Processing must be grounded on a lawful basis and carried out in a transparent manner.

4.2 Purpose Limitation

Personal Data shall be collected strictly for legitimate, explicit, and specified purposes.

4.3 Data Minimization

Processing is limited to the minimum level of data necessary for operational, contractual, or legal requirements.

4.4 Accuracy

Data shall be kept accurate, complete, and up to date where relevant.

4.5 Storage Limitation

Personal Data shall not be retained longer than necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.

4.6 Integrity and Confidentiality

Data shall be safeguarded using appropriate technical and organizational measures.

4.7 Accountability

Nuvra Tech shall maintain documentation demonstrating compliance with PDPL requirements.

5. CATEGORIES OF PERSONAL DATA PROCESSED

Nuvra Tech Processes the following categories of Personal Data:

  • Identity and profile information
  • Account and authentication data
  • Subscription and billing information
  • Usage logs, analytics, and technical metadata
  • User-generated inputs (text, code, commands)
  • AI-generated outputs linked to User accounts
  • Customer service communications
  • Device, session, and network information
  • Cookies and tracking identifiers

6. LAWFUL BASES FOR PROCESSING

Processing shall occur under one or more of the lawful bases permitted by PDPL:

6.1 Explicit consent from the User.
6.2 Contractual necessity for delivering the Services.
6.3 Compliance with legal or regulatory obligations.
6.4 Protection of public interest or national security (where applicable).
6.5 Legitimate interests pursued by the Company, provided User rights are not overridden.

7. PROCESSING ACTIVITIES

The Company undertakes the following categories of Processing:

7.1 Account and Subscription Management

Including identity verification, authentication, allocation of credits/tokens, and subscription administration.

7.2 System Operations and Service Delivery

Running software models, executing workloads, providing AI-generated outputs, and maintaining platform functionality.

7.3 Analytics and Product Development

Aggregated and anonymized data may be used for platform improvements, bug identification, and enhancement of algorithms.

7.4 Security and Fraud Detection

Data is Processed to detect unauthorized access, enforce cybersecurity measures, and comply with Cybercrime Law.

7.5 Payment Processing

Payments are conducted through PCI-certified third-party processors; financial data is not stored by the Company.

7.6 Customer Support

Personal Data is Processed to respond to queries, technical issues, and compliance-related requests.

7.7 Legal Compliance

Personal Data may be Processed to satisfy obligations under UAE law, regulatory orders, or judicial directives.

8. DATA RETENTION RULES

Retention periods are based on:

  • Statutory requirements under UAE Commercial and Civil Law
  • Contractual necessity
  • Operational requirements
  • Security and audit needs

Retention periods are defined as:

8.1 Identity & Account Data

Retained for the duration of the User relationship and 7 years thereafter, consistent with UAE commercial record-keeping requirements.

8.2 Authentication Logs and Security Data

Retained for 12 to 24 months to investigate incidents and ensure cybersecurity compliance.

8.3 Billing Records

Retained for 7 years to comply with UAE tax and financial record obligations.

8.4 User Inputs and AI Outputs

Retained for the duration of the User account unless manually deleted by the User.

8.5 Analytics and Service Data

Retained for up to 24 months, anonymized where feasible.

8.6 Logs, Backups, and System Snapshots

Retained for 90 to 180 days depending on storage architecture and redundancy requirements.

8.7 Deleted User Accounts

Upon account deletion:

Personal Data is removed or anonymized within 30–60 days, except where retention is mandated by law.

9. DATA DELETION PROCEDURES

When Personal Data reaches the end of its Retention Period:

9.1 The data shall be securely deleted, anonymized, or archived in compliance with PDPL.

9.2 Deletion methods include:

  • Cryptographic erasure
  • Secure overwriting
  • Permanent deletion from active and backup environments

9.3 Users may submit deletion requests via: privacy@nuvra.agency

9.4 Certain data may be retained where required by UAE Federal Law or for dispute resolution purposes.

10. DATA SHARING AND PROCESSOR OBLIGATIONS

Where Nuvra Tech engages third-party Processors:

10.1 A written Data Processing Agreement (“DPA”) shall be executed in accordance with PDPL Article 20.

10.2 Processors must implement adequate security measures and process Personal Data only in accordance with Company instructions.

10.3 Processors may not subcontract processing activities without prior written authorization.

10.4 The Company conducts periodic assessments of Processors to ensure compliance.

11. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Personal Data may be transferred outside the UAE only under conditions permitted by PDPL:

11.1 The destination country must have adequate legal protections; or
11.2 Appropriate contractual safeguards must be implemented; or
11.3 The User provides explicit consent; or
11.4 Transfer is necessary for contract performance; or
11.5 Transfer is required for public interest or legal compliance.

All cross-border transfers are documented and subject to risk assessment.

12. SECURITY AND SAFEGUARDS

Nuvra Tech shall implement robust technical and organizational measures including:

  • Encryption at rest and in transit
  • Network firewalls and DDoS protection
  • Multi-factor authentication
  • Zero-trust access control
  • Continuous monitoring and intrusion detection
  • Penetration testing and vulnerability assessments
  • Access logging and privileged access controls
  • Incident response and breach notification procedures

13. DATA BREACH MANAGEMENT

13.1 A Personal Data breach shall be assessed promptly to determine severity and impact.

13.2 Where a breach exposes Personal Data and risks User harm, the Company shall notify:

  • The UAE Data Office (regulator), and
  • Affected Users

in accordance with PDPL Articles 9 and 10.

13.3 Notifications shall detail:

  • Nature of the breach
  • Data affected
  • Consequences
  • Mitigation measures
  • Steps Users may take

14. USER RIGHTS AND EXERCISE OF RIGHTS

Users may exercise the following rights under PDPL:

  • Right to access
  • Right to correction
  • Right to deletion
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to withdraw consent
  • Right to object to processing

Requests shall be submitted to: dpo@nuvra.agency

Nuvra Tech shall respond within statutory timelines.

15. AUDIT, MONITORING, AND COMPLIANCE

15.1 The Company maintains documented evidence of PDPL compliance.

15.2 Internal audits and risk assessments shall be conducted periodically.

15.3 Employees and contractors with access to Personal Data shall undergo confidentiality obligations and compliance training.

16. GOVERNING LAW

This Policy is governed by:

  • UAE Federal Laws (including PDPL)
  • Laws and regulations of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi
  • Masdar City Free Zone regulatory framework

17. AMENDMENTS

Nuvra Tech reserves the right to revise this Policy at any time to reflect legal, regulatory, or operational changes.
Updates will be published with a revised Effective Date.

18. CONTACT INFORMATION

For inquiries or concerns relating to this Policy:

Nuvra Limited
Masdar City Free Zone

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

dpo@nuvra.agency