Privacy Policy

Last updated: 20 December 2025
​CV Shark Consulting FZCO

This Privacy Policy explains how CV Shark Consulting FZCO (“CV Shark”, “we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data provided by clients, website visitors, and program participants (“you”).

By using our website, submitting an application, booking a consultation, or engaging in our services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

We are committed to handling your personal data responsibly, transparently, and in accordance with applicable data-protection regulations.

Company Information

Legal entity: CV Shark Consulting FZCO
Registered jurisdiction: United Arab Emirates
Registered address: United Arab Emirates, Dubai, Dubai Silicon Oasis, IFZA Business Park, ​Building A2

We act as the data controller for the personal data we collect and process.
​Email: cvshark.fzco@yahoo.com
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​1. Data We Collect

We may collect the following information:

Information you provide directly:
– Name
– Email address
– Phone number (optional)
– Country or location
– Professional background
– CV, LinkedIn profile, or career information
– Payment-related details (excluding full card numbers)

Automatically collected information:
– IP address
– device and browser type
– pages visited
– usage statistics

Cookies may be used for analytics and site performance.

2. Payment Processing

Payments may be processed using Stripe or other secure third-party providers.
We do not store or process full credit card numbers.
Stripe processes payment information securely in accordance with PCI-DSS standards.

Payment Processing (Stripe)
We use Stripe as a third-party payment processor to securely handle payments made through our website and services. When you make a payment, your payment information is processed directly by Stripe and is subject to Stripe’s own Privacy Policy. We do not store or have access to your full credit card details. Stripe processes payment data in accordance with industry security standards (including PCI-DSS). For more information, please refer to Stripe’s Privacy Policy at https://stripe.com/privacy


3. How We Use Your Data

We process personal data in order to:
– provide advisory, coaching, and training services
– schedule and conduct consultations
– communicate with you
– manage onboarding and client relationships
– process payments and accounting
– provide customer support
– improve our services and website
– comply with legal obligations

We may also send you educational or informational content. You may unsubscribe at any time.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on:
– performance of a contract or pre-contract steps
– legitimate business interest
– legal compliance
– consent (where applicable)

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell personal data.

We may share data with trusted service providers such as:
– payment processors
– email providers
– CRM and scheduling tools
– cloud hosting providers
– accounting systems

These parties process data securely and only as instructed.
We may disclose data if required by law.

6. International Data Transfers

Data may be processed or stored internationally.
Appropriate safeguards are applied where required.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:
– deliver services
– comply with legal requirements
– maintain business records

Accounting and payment data may be retained for legally mandated periods.

8. Security Measures

We implement reasonable technical and organizational security measures.
However, no system is completely secure and we cannot guarantee absolute data security.

9. Your Rights

Where applicable by law, you may:
– access your data
– request correction
– request deletion
– restrict processing
– object to processing
– withdraw consent (where applicable)

Requests may be sent to:
cvshark.fzco@yahoo.com

10. Children’s Data

Our services are intended for adults.
We do not knowingly collect data from persons under 18.

11. Cookies

Our website may use cookies for analytics and functionality.
You may disable cookies in your browser settings.

12. External Links

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
The latest version will always be published here with an updated date.

14. Contact

For privacy-related questions, please contact:
cvshark.fzco@yahoo.com

CV Shark Consulting FZCO
​United Arab Emirates