Privacy Policy
Last updated: September 2026
Who we are
Villavow (“we”, “us”) is an independent UAE real-estate knowledge website operated from the United Arab Emirates and served worldwide via https://villavow.com. This policy explains what data we collect, why, and the choices you have. It is written in plain language on purpose — privacy policies should be readable, not armour.
What we collect
We do not ask you to register, and we do not sell personal data. Like most websites, our hosting and analytics providers automatically log standard technical information: pages requested, approximate region derived from IP, browser type, device type and referring page. This data is aggregated and used only to understand which guides are useful and to keep the site fast and working.
Analytics and cookies
We use Google Analytics to measure aggregate traffic (for example, how many readers finish a guide). Google Analytics sets cookies such as _ga to distinguish visitors and sessions. You can block these cookies in your browser, use Google’s official opt-out add-on, or decline in our consent banner. Essential preference cookies (for example, remembering your consent choice) are stored in your own browser and never leave it.
Advertising
We may display advertising (for example through Google AdSense) to keep the site free. Advertising partners may set cookies to measure and, where permitted by your consent choices, personalise ads. Where required by law (including in the EEA and UK) we ask for consent before personalised advertising cookies are used. You can change your mind at any time by clearing site data or using Google Ads Settings. We do not control third-party ad servers; their own policies apply.
Editorial independence
Advertisers never influence what we publish. Our guides are produced from an analysis of real search data and official public sources, follow our editorial policy, and name their sources. If a conflict of interest ever arises, it will be disclosed on the page itself.
Your rights
Depending on where you live (for example under UAE PDPL, GDPR or CCPA) you may have rights to access, correct or delete personal data, to object to processing, and to withdraw consent. Because we hold almost no personal data, most requests are simple. Contact us via the contact page and we will respond within a reasonable timeframe.
Children
Villavow is intended for a general adult audience researching property. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13, and our content is not directed at children.
Changes to this policy
If we change how we handle data, we will update this page and the date above. Material changes (for example, adding a new advertising partner) will be highlighted on the homepage for a reasonable period.