Privacy Policy

Who we are

Our website address is: https://locksmore.com. We are based in the United Arab Emirates and committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the UAE Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) and, where applicable, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Comments

When visitors leave comments on our site, we collect the information provided in the comments form, along with your IP address and browser details to help detect and prevent spam. After your comment is approved, it may be visible to the public along with the name you provided.

Media

If you upload images to our site, please avoid uploading photos with embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as other visitors could download and extract this information.

Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience:

  • If you leave a comment, you can choose to save your name, email, and website in cookies for future convenience. These last one year.

  • A temporary cookie is set when you visit our login page to check if your browser accepts cookies. It contains no personal data and is deleted when you close your browser.

  • When you log in, cookies are used to save login details and screen display preferences. Login cookies last 2 days, screen option cookies last 1 year. Selecting “Remember Me” extends login cookies to 2 weeks.

  • If you edit or publish an article, a cookie is stored in your browser (expires after 1 day) that contains only the post ID—no personal data.

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time.

Embedded content from other websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves as if you visited those sites directly.
Such sites may collect data about you, use cookies, and monitor your interaction, especially if you are logged into their services.

Who we share your data with

We do not sell your personal data. If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email for security purposes. We may also share your data with trusted service providers only as necessary to provide our services (e.g., payment processors, delivery services), in compliance with UAE PDPL and GDPR.

How long we retain your data

  • Comments and related metadata are retained indefinitely so we can automatically approve future comments.

  • For users that register on our site, we store the personal details provided in their user profile. Users can view, edit, or delete their personal data at any time (except changing usernames). Website administrators can also access and edit this information.

Your Rights Over Your Data

Under UAE law and GDPR (where applicable), you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data

  • Request correction or deletion of your data

  • Object to or restrict processing of your data

  • Request an export of your personal data

If you have an account or have left comments, you can request to receive a file of your personal data or request deletion. This does not include data we must retain for legal, administrative, or security reasons.

Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services. In some cases, your data may be processed outside the UAE, but always in compliance with applicable data protection laws.