Privacy policy

Last Updated: 11 March 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when users access the Qathiya Professional Billing Portal located at myqathiya.com.

The billing portal is used exclusively for processing subscription payments related to professional directory listings within the Qathiya legal directory platform available at qathiya.com.


1. Information We Collect

When users interact with the billing portal, certain information may be collected in order to process subscription payments and manage billing services.

Contact Information

Information provided by users may include:

• full name
• email address
• phone number
• organization or law firm name

This information may be used to process billing transactions and respond to billing-related inquiries.


Billing Information

Payments made through the portal are processed by secure third-party payment providers.

Qathiya does not store full credit card or payment card details on its systems.

Payment processors may collect certain information necessary to complete payment transactions, including:

• billing address
• transaction identifiers
• payment confirmation details

Payment processing is subject to the privacy policies of the respective payment providers.


2. Automatically Collected Information

Certain technical information may be collected automatically when users visit the portal, including:

• IP address
• browser type
• device information
• usage data
• cookies or similar technologies

This information may be used for:

• maintaining platform security
• analysing system performance and usage
• improving portal functionality


3. Use of Information

Information collected through the billing portal may be used for the following purposes:

• processing directory subscription payments
• verifying payment transactions
• providing invoices and payment confirmations
• responding to billing inquiries
• managing subscription renewals
• maintaining platform security and integrity

Information is used strictly for administrative and operational purposes related to the billing portal.


4. Relationship With the Qathiya Directory Platform

The billing portal located at myqathiya.com operates in connection with the Qathiya legal directory platform available at qathiya.com.

The billing portal is responsible for processing subscription payments, while professional directory listings and profiles are managed within the Qathiya directory platform.

Use of the billing portal does not create an attorney-client relationship or constitute legal services.


5. Sharing of Information

Qathiya does not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

Information may be shared only with trusted service providers necessary for operating the billing portal, including:

• payment processors
• hosting providers
• analytics services
• service providers assisting with platform operations

These providers are required to maintain appropriate security, confidentiality, and data protection standards.


6. Data Security

Qathiya takes reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information from unauthorised access, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

However, no internet-based system can guarantee complete security, and users should take appropriate precautions when transmitting information online.


7. Cookies

The billing portal may use cookies or similar technologies to:

• improve website functionality
• analyse usage and performance
• maintain session functionality

Users may disable cookies through their browser settings. Some features of the portal may not function properly if cookies are disabled.


8. Changes to This Policy

Qathiya may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any updates will be posted on this page with the revised Last Updated date.

Continued use of the billing portal after updates are published constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.


9. Contact

For privacy-related inquiries, please contact:

legal@qathiya.com