Privacy Notice

Arabian Gulf Capital BSC Closed (“AGC” or “we”), a licensed Investment Firm Category 1 regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain (“CBB”), is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal data. This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

1. Collection of Personal Data

We collect personal data necessary to provide investment and financial services. This may include:

  • Identification information (e.g., name, passport/ID details, nationality)

  • Contact details (e.g., phone number, email address, mailing address)

  • Financial and transactional data (e.g., investment portfolio, financial statements, bank account details)

  • Regulatory and compliance data (e.g., KYC, AML information, tax status, risk assessments)

  • Any other relevant data required under CBB regulations for Investment Firm Category 1 license holders

 

2. Purpose of Data Collection and Use

We process personal data for the following purposes:

  • To provide investment and financial advisory services

  • To comply with legal and regulatory requirements, including AML/KYC obligations

  • To manage and enhance our client relationships

  • To conduct risk assessments and due diligence

  • To communicate with clients regarding transactions, services, and regulatory updates

  • To prevent fraud, money laundering, and other financial crimes

 

3. Disclosure of Personal Data

We may share personal data with:

  • Regulatory and supervisory authorities such as the CBB and Bahrain’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce

  • Third-party service providers who assist in delivering our services (e.g., IT support, compliance consultants, custodians, and clearing firms)

  • Law enforcement agencies, when required by law

  • Business partners, subject to confidentiality agreements

 

4. Data Security

We implement strict security measures to protect your personal data, including encryption, access controls, and compliance with industry standards. We take all necessary steps to safeguard your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

5. Retention of Personal Data

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill regulatory and business requirements, including:

  • A minimum of five (5) years following the termination of a business relationship, as required under CBB regulations

  • Extended retention where legal or regulatory obligations demand

 

6. Your Rights

Subject to applicable laws, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data and request corrections if inaccurate

  • Object to or restrict certain data processing activities

  • Withdraw consent for processing where applicable (subject to legal and contractual obligations)

  • Request data deletion, where legally permissible

 

7. Contact Information

If you have any inquiries regarding this Privacy Notice or your personal data, please email our operations team on operations@arab.capital.


This Privacy Notice is subject to periodic updates in line with regulatory changes and business requirements. We encourage you to review it regularly.