Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 23 August 2026
Last Updated: 23 August 2026
1. Who We Are
Aqed AlJuman Company for General Trading Ltd., operating under the business name Pearls Chain Company (“Pearls Chain,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), respects the privacy of individuals and business representatives who visit our website, contact us, subscribe to our communications, or submit information through our website forms, advertising campaigns, social media pages, or other business communication channels.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how and why we use it, when it may be shared, how long it may be retained, and the choices and rights available to you.
Where applicable, Pearls Chain determines the purposes and means of processing the personal information described in this Policy.
2. Scope of This Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through:
The Pearls Chain website;
Website contact and enquiry forms;
Newsletter or business-update subscriptions;
LinkedIn Lead Gen Forms and other advertising forms;
Email, telephone, and business communications;
Meeting requests, proposals, and potential business engagements; and
Other digital channels operated by or on behalf of Pearls Chain.
This Policy does not automatically apply to third-party websites, platforms, or services that maintain their own privacy policies.
3. Information We May Collect
3.1 Information You Provide
Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect:
Full name;
Business or personal email address;
Telephone number;
Company or organization name;
Job title or professional position;
Country, city, or business location;
Details of your enquiry, project, opportunity, or requested service;
Information relating to market entry, local representation, tendering, contracting, procurement, supply chain, business development, or strategic partnerships;
Meeting preferences and communication records; and
Documents or attachments that you voluntarily provide.
Please avoid submitting highly sensitive, confidential, financial, or legally privileged documents until Pearls Chain confirms an appropriate and secure method of communication.
Pearls Chain does not currently collect payment-card information through this website.
3.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you use our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:
Internet Protocol address;
Browser and device type;
Operating system;
Approximate location derived from technical information;
Date and time of access;
Pages viewed and actions taken;
Referring website or search source; and
Cookie or similar technology information.
This information may be used to maintain website security, understand website performance, identify technical problems, prevent misuse, and improve user experience.
3.3 Information Received from Third Parties
We may receive information from third-party platforms where you have chosen to submit it, including:
LinkedIn Lead Gen Forms;
Social media pages and advertising platforms;
Business directories;
Referral partners; and
Professional networking platforms.
The third party may also process your information under its own privacy policy and terms.
4. How We Use Your Information
Pearls Chain may use personal information to:
Respond to enquiries and requests;
Understand and assess business requirements;
Contact you regarding relevant services;
Arrange meetings, calls, or consultations;
Prepare proposals, capability information, or potential scopes of work;
Support market-entry, local-representation, business-development, tendering, contracting, procurement, supply-chain, logistics, or related professional services;
Manage existing and potential business relationships;
Maintain enquiry, communication, and business-development records;
Send requested information, newsletters, or business updates;
Improve our website, services, communications, and client experience;
Protect the security and integrity of our website and systems;
Prevent fraud, misuse, or unauthorized activity;
Comply with applicable legal, regulatory, contractual, and record-keeping requirements; and
Establish, exercise, or defend legal rights where necessary.
Submission of an enquiry does not automatically establish a contractual, agency, partnership, representation, advisory, or other professional relationship with Pearls Chain. Any engagement remains subject to review, agreement on scope, commercial terms, and formal acceptance.
5. Basis for Processing
Where required by applicable law, Pearls Chain may process personal information on one or more of the following bases:
Your consent;
Steps requested by you before entering into an agreement;
Performance of an agreement;
Pearls Chain’s legitimate business interests, provided those interests do not override your applicable rights;
Compliance with a legal or regulatory obligation; or
Protection or exercise of legal rights.
You may withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent. Withdrawal does not affect processing lawfully carried out before the withdrawal.
6. LinkedIn Lead Generation
When you submit information through a LinkedIn Lead Gen Form, LinkedIn may provide the submitted information to Pearls Chain in accordance with your LinkedIn settings, LinkedIn’s terms, and LinkedIn’s privacy practices.
Pearls Chain may use that information to:
Respond to your enquiry;
Assess your business requirements;
Contact you regarding relevant services;
Discuss potential cooperation, proposals, meetings, or projects; and
Maintain appropriate business-development and enquiry records.
Information obtained through LinkedIn Lead Gen Forms will not be sold or rented.
Submission of a LinkedIn form does not automatically create a contractual, agency, partnership, representation, advisory, or professional relationship with Pearls Chain. Any engagement remains subject to review, agreement on scope, commercial terms, and formal acceptance.
7. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies for:
Essential website functionality;
Security and fraud prevention;
Remembering user preferences;
Website performance and analytics; and
Understanding how visitors interact with the website.
Where required, non-essential cookies will be used only after obtaining the appropriate consent.
You may control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect some website functions.
8. Marketing Communications
Where you subscribe to our newsletter or agree to receive business communications, Pearls Chain may send information concerning:
Company services;
Business opportunities;
Market developments;
Events, publications, and professional insights; and
Relevant business announcements.
You may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe option included in the communication or by contacting us at info@pearlschain.com.
Unsubscribing from marketing communications does not prevent Pearls Chain from sending necessary communications relating to an active enquiry, meeting, proposal, agreement, or business relationship.
9. Sharing of Information
Pearls Chain does not sell or rent personal information.
Information may be shared only where reasonably necessary with:
Authorized Pearls Chain personnel;
Website-hosting, email, cloud-storage, communication, CRM, analytics, or technology providers;
Professional advisers;
Contractors or service providers supporting an authorized business purpose;
Business partners where necessary for an approved enquiry or potential engagement and where appropriate authorization has been obtained;
Governmental, judicial, regulatory, or law-enforcement authorities where disclosure is required or permitted by law; or
Parties involved in a corporate restructuring, merger, acquisition, transfer, or similar transaction, subject to appropriate confidentiality safeguards.
Service providers are expected to process information only for the authorized purpose and to apply appropriate confidentiality and security measures.
10. International Processing and Storage
Some technology, hosting, communication, cloud-storage, advertising, or professional service providers used by Pearls Chain may process or store information outside Iraq.
Where this occurs, Pearls Chain seeks to use reputable providers and reasonable contractual, organizational, and technical safeguards appropriate to the nature of the information and the applicable legal requirements.
11. Data Retention
Pearls Chain retains personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:
Respond to an enquiry;
Assess and manage a potential or existing business relationship;
Maintain business, contractual, or communication records;
Meet legal, regulatory, tax, accounting, audit, or compliance requirements;
Resolve disputes; or
Establish, exercise, or defend legal rights.
Information that is no longer required may be securely deleted, anonymized, or archived in accordance with applicable requirements and internal retention practices.
12. Information Security
Pearls Chain applies reasonable administrative, organizational, and technical measures intended to protect personal information against:
Unauthorized access;
Loss or misuse;
Alteration;
Accidental destruction; and
Unauthorized disclosure.
However, no internet transmission, email communication, website, or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
You should not send confidential, privileged, commercially sensitive, or highly personal documents until an appropriate communication method has been confirmed.
13. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location and the applicable law, you may have the right to:
Request information about how your personal data is used;
Request access to personal information held about you;
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information;
Request deletion of information where appropriate;
Request restriction of processing;
Object to certain processing;
Request data portability where applicable;
Withdraw consent;
Opt out of marketing communications; and
Submit a complaint to a competent data-protection or regulatory authority.
Pearls Chain may need to verify your identity before responding to a request.
Certain information may be retained where required by law, for legitimate record-keeping purposes, or to establish, exercise, or defend legal rights.
Requests may be submitted to info@pearlschain.com.
14. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Pearls Chain.
Pearls Chain is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, availability, or content of those third parties. You should review the applicable privacy policy before submitting information to any third-party website or service.
15. Information Concerning Minors
The Pearls Chain website and services are intended primarily for businesses and adult professionals.
We do not knowingly seek to collect personal information from children. Where we become aware that information has been submitted by a minor without appropriate authorization, we may take reasonable steps to delete it.
16. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Pearls Chain may update this Privacy Policy when:
Our services or business activities change;
Website functions or technology providers change;
New communication or advertising channels are introduced; or
Legal, regulatory, or operational requirements change.
The revised version will be published on this page with an updated effective or revision date.
17. Contact Information
For privacy enquiries, requests, or concerns, contact:
Pearls Chain Company
Aqed AlJuman Company for General Trading Ltd.
5th Floor, Abo Tbikh Building
In front of Manawi Basha Hotel
Basra, Iraq
Email: info@pearlschain.com
Website: pearlschain.com