Privacy Policy
Company Formation Bahrain operates the website companyformationbh.com, providing company formation, business registration, licensing, visa and immigration, accounting, and related corporate services in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit our Site or use our services. By using this Site, you agree to the terms described below. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.
1. Information We Collect
a) Information You Provide Directly
When you fill out our Contact Us form, Book an Appointment form, request a quote, or engage us for company formation, licensing, visa, or accounting services, we may collect:
- Full name
- Company/organization name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Nationality and residency status
- Business details (proposed activity, ownership structure, shareholding information)
Depending on the specific service you engage us for (e.g., commercial registration, visa processing, bank account introduction, document attestation), we may also need to collect more sensitive identity and financial documentation, such as:
- Passport copies and national ID / CPR details
- Proof of address
- Shareholder and director identification documents
- Financial statements, bank references, or source-of-funds documentation
- Educational or professional qualification certificates (for visa/work permit applications)
We only collect this category of information where it is necessary to deliver the specific service you have requested, and only with your knowledge as part of the engagement.
b) Information Collected Automatically
When you browse the Site, certain information is collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
- Approximate geographic location (city/region level)
c) Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Site, understand how visitors use it, and improve our services. This may include:
- Essential cookies — required for basic site functionality
- Analytics cookies — e.g., Google Analytics, used to understand visitor behavior and site performance
- Advertising cookies — e.g., Google Ads / Google Ad Manager / DoubleClick cookies, if we run remarketing or paid advertising campaigns
Third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to this website or other websites. You can learn more about how Google uses data when you use our partners’ sites or apps at: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected to:
- Respond to inquiries, quote requests, and appointment bookings
- Prepare and submit company formation, licensing, and registration applications to the Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MOIC) and other relevant Bahraini authorities
- Process visa, work permit, and immigration applications, including submissions to the LMRA and related bodies
- Facilitate corporate bank account introductions and support documentation
- Provide accounting, bookkeeping, VAT registration, and related compliance services
- Communicate updates, proposals, or service-related information
- Improve our Site’s content, layout, and user experience
- Analyze traffic and marketing campaign performance
- Comply with legal, regulatory, and anti-money-laundering (AML/KYC) obligations
- Prevent fraud, abuse, or security incidents
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
3. How We Share Information
Given the nature of company formation, licensing, and visa services, we may need to share your information with:
- Government authorities and regulators, including the Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MOIC), Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA), Chamber of Commerce, municipality offices, and other bodies necessary to process your application
- Banks and financial institutions, where you have requested our assistance with corporate bank account opening
- Notaries, translators, and document attestation/legalization services, where required to prepare or authenticate your documents
- Service providers who support our operations (e.g., website hosting, email delivery, CRM/accounting tools)
- Analytics and advertising partners (e.g., Google Analytics, Google Ads) to measure Site performance and ad effectiveness
- Legal or regulatory authorities, where required by Bahraini law or a valid legal process
We only share what is necessary for the specific service you have engaged us for, and we expect all third parties to handle your information securely.
4. Google Analytics & Advertising Disclosure
This Site may use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to help us understand how visitors engage with the Site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect standard internet log information and visitor behavior in an anonymous form.
If we run Google Ads campaigns, we and our vendors, including Google, may use first-party cookies (such as Google Analytics cookies) and third-party cookies (such as the Google advertising cookie) together to:
- Inform, optimize, and serve ads based on someone’s past visits to our Site
- Report how ad impressions and interactions relate to visits to our Site
5. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:
- Fulfill the purpose it was collected for (e.g., completing your company registration, visa application, or licensing process)
- Meet legal, regulatory, AML/KYC, and accounting record-keeping requirements under Bahraini law
6. Data Storage & Security
Given that we may process passports, ID documents, and financial information, we implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Access to sensitive identity and financial documents is limited to personnel directly involved in delivering your service.
No method of transmission or storage over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Rights
Depending on applicable law — including Bahrain’s Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL), Legislative Decree No. 30 of 2018 — you may have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request deletion of your data, subject to legal, regulatory, or contractual limitations (note: identity and KYC documents tied to government filings may not be deletable while a registration or licence remains active)
- Object to or restrict certain processing of your data
- Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time
- Lodge a complaint with the Personal Data Protection Authority (PDPA) of Bahrain
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details in Section 10.
8. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., government authority portals, banking partners, Finsoul Network’s affiliated sites). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.
9. Children's Privacy
Our Site and services are intended for business use and are not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:
Company Formation Bahrain 📞 +973 3383 2422 📧 info@companyformationbahrain.com
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page indicates when it was last revised. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
This Privacy Policy is provided for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Given that this business handles identity documents, financial data, and government filings, we strongly recommend having this policy reviewed by a legal professional familiar with Bahrain’s PDPL and AML/KYC requirements before publishing.