1. Who we are and who this policy applies to
IORCA BUSINESS DEGREE is a brand operated by IORCA CONSULTING - F.Z.E, a company incorporated in Ajman Free Zone, United Arab Emirates. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it and what rights you have over it, in accordance with UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data (PDPL) and other applicable regulations.
Data controller
The controller of your personal data is IORCA CONSULTING - F.Z.E, located in Ajman Free Zone, Ajman, United Arab Emirates. For any questions about this policy or your personal data, you can contact us through the channels listed in section 8 of this document.
Who it applies to
This policy applies to anyone who visits our website, registers for our educational programs, requests information or interacts in any way with IORCA BUSINESS DEGREE, regardless of their geographic location.
2. What data we collect
We collect personal data that you provide directly, as well as technical data generated automatically when you browse our website.
Data you provide to us
When you register, request information, enroll in a program or contact us, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, country of residence, academic information and any other data you choose to share voluntarily through our forms.
Technical and browsing data
When you visit our website we automatically collect information such as your IP address, browser type, device, pages visited, time spent and source of the visit, through cookies and similar technologies described in section 4.
3. How and why we use your data
We use your personal data to manage your relationship with IORCA BUSINESS DEGREE, provide our educational services and continuously improve your experience.
Marketing and communications
With your consent, we may send you information about our programs, scholarships, events and news by email or WhatsApp. You can unsubscribe from these communications at any time.
Automated decisions
We do not subject users to decisions based solely on automated processing, including profiling, that produce significant legal effects on them.
4. Cookies and similar technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyze site usage.
What cookies are
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We use first-party and third-party cookies for functional, analytical and, where applicable, advertising purposes.
How to manage them
You can set your browser to block or delete cookies; note that this may affect how some parts of our website work.
5. Who we share your data with
We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with third parties only in the circumstances described below.
Data processors
We share data with service providers that help us operate our website and provide our educational services (for example, email platforms, web hosting and academic management tools), who are required to protect your information and use it only for the stated purposes.
Authorities
We may disclose your data when required by law, a court order or a request from a competent authority.
6. International data transfers
Since we operate from the United Arab Emirates and serve students in different countries, your data may be transferred and processed outside your country of residence.
Countries with adequate protection
When data must be transferred internationally, we seek to do so to countries with an adequate level of data protection or through providers that apply equivalent safeguards.
Other transfers
In any case, we take reasonable measures to ensure your personal data receives a level of protection consistent with this policy, regardless of the country where it is processed.
7. Data retention
We keep your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected.
Contact and form data
Data provided through contact or information request forms is kept while there is an active relationship with us and, afterwards, for the period needed to answer inquiries or meet legal obligations.
Marketing data
Data used for marketing purposes is kept until you withdraw your consent or unsubscribe from our communications.
8. Your rights
Under applicable data protection law, you have the right to access, rectify, erase and object to the processing of your personal data, as well as to request restriction of processing and data portability, where applicable.
How to exercise your rights
To exercise any of these rights, you can write to us at iorca@holi.ae or contact us on WhatsApp through the channels listed on our website. We will respond to your request within the time limits set by applicable regulations.
Filing a complaint
If you believe the processing of your personal data does not comply with applicable regulations, you have the right to file a complaint with the competent data protection authority in the United Arab Emirates.
9. Security and minors
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss or alteration.
Minors
Our services are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors without verifiable consent from their parents or legal guardians.
Links to other sites
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites, so we recommend reviewing their respective policies.
10. Changes to this policy and contact
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable regulations. We recommend reviewing it regularly.
Last updated
This policy was last updated on September 18, 2026.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at: IORCA CONSULTING - F.Z.E — Ajman Free Zone, Ajman, United Arab Emirates. Email: iorca@holi.ae. WhatsApp: available through the contact channels listed on our website.