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Privacy Policy

This policy explains what personal information PAGES collects, why we collect it and the choices you have. We keep it short and in plain English.

Last updated: 10 November 2026

1. Who we are

PAGES (thepageshub.com) is a digital magazine for the built environment, published by PAGES Media FZ-LLC, a company registered in the United Arab Emirates. We are responsible for the personal information described in this policy.

For any privacy question or request, email info@thepageshub.com.

2. What we collect

Information you give us:

Newsletter sign-ups: your email address and, if you provide it, your name.
Messages and contact forms: your name, email address and anything you write to us.
Story submissions and features: names, job titles, company details, photographs and project credits you send us for publication.
Comments: the name, email address and comment you submit, plus your IP address to help prevent spam.

Information collected automatically: when you visit the site, we and our analytics provider collect technical information such as pages viewed, approximate location (country or city), device and browser type, and how you arrived at the site. This is collected using cookies and similar technologies, described in section 5.

3. How we use it

To send the PAGES newsletter you signed up for.
To reply to your messages, partnership enquiries and story submissions.
To prepare and publish features, including crediting the people and companies involved.
To understand which stories our readers value, so we can improve PAGES.
To keep the website secure and working properly.

We do not sell your personal information. We do not use it for purposes unrelated to PAGES.

4. Services we use

We rely on a small number of trusted providers, who process information on our behalf:

Kit (ConvertKit): sends our newsletter and stores subscriber emails. Kit privacy policy
Google Analytics: measures visits to our website. Google privacy policy
Hostinger: hosts our website. Hostinger privacy policy

Some of these providers store data outside the UAE, including in the United States and the European Union. Where this happens, we rely on their contractual safeguards to protect your information.

Our articles may include embedded content, such as videos, and links to our LinkedIn and Instagram pages. These services have their own privacy policies and may collect data when you interact with them.

5. Cookies

Cookies are small files stored on your device. We use:

Essential cookies that make the website work, for example to remember your cookie choice or keep you signed in if you have an account.
Analytics cookies from Google Analytics, which help us understand how readers use PAGES.

When you first visit, we ask whether you accept analytics cookies. You can change your mind at any time using the cookie settings link, or by clearing cookies in your browser. We do not use advertising cookies.

6. People and companies we feature

PAGES publishes stories about people, projects and companies in the built environment. Features usually include names, roles, company details, images and credits supplied by the people involved or their representatives. If you appear in a story and would like something corrected or updated, email info@thepageshub.com and we will review your request promptly.

7. How long we keep information

Newsletter: until you unsubscribe. Every email includes an unsubscribe link.
Messages and submissions: for as long as needed to respond and keep a record of our correspondence, usually no longer than three years.
Analytics data: according to our Google Analytics retention settings, no longer than 14 months.
Published stories: remain online as part of our archive, unless corrected or removed on request.

8. How we protect it

We use reputable providers, secure connections (HTTPS) and restricted access to our systems to protect your information. No website can be completely secure, but we take reasonable steps to keep your data safe.

9. Your rights

Depending on where you live, including under the UAE Personal Data Protection Law and, for readers in the European Union and United Kingdom, the GDPR, you may have the right to:

ask what personal information we hold about you and receive a copy;
ask us to correct or delete it;
object to or restrict how we use it;
withdraw your consent at any time, for example by unsubscribing or changing your cookie choice.

To make a request, email info@thepageshub.com. We will respond within 30 days.

10. Children

PAGES is written for professionals and is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect their personal information.

11. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top shows when it last changed. Significant changes will be highlighted on this page.

Contact

PAGES Media FZ-LLC
United Arab Emirates
info@thepageshub.com