Privacy Policy

A legal disclaimer

Last Updated: 30 November 2025

Introduction

The Way ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website [www.theway-co.comh] or use our services.

This Privacy Policy is issued in accordance with Law No. (30) of 2018 with Respect to Personal Data Protection ("PDPL") of the Kingdom of Bahrain and applies to all personal data we process.

Information We Collect

Personal Data You Provide to Us

We collect personal data that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

Contact us via our website, email, phone, or WhatsApp
Request information about our services
Engage us for company formation or business services
Subscribe to our newsletter or communications
Submit enquiry forms on our website

This personal data may include:

Contact Information: Name, email address, telephone number, business address, WhatsApp number
Identification Information: Passport details, national identification numbers, date of birth, nationality
Professional Information: Company name, business activity, position/title, industry sector
Business Information: Details about your company structure, shareholders, directors, intended business activities in Bahrain
Financial Information: Bank account details (when facilitating corporate banking services)
Communications: Any information you provide in correspondence with ua

Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device information
Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, referring website
Cookies and Similar Technologies: Please see our Cookie Policy section below

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data only when we have a lawful basis to do so under the PDPL. The legal bases we rely on include:

Consent: You have given us explicit written consent to process your personal data for specific purposes
Contractual Necessity: Processing is necessary to perform our contract with you or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract
Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary to comply with our legal obligations under Bahraini law (e.g., anti-money laundering regulations, commercial registration requirements)
Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, provided this does not override your fundamental rights and freedoms

How We Use Your Personal Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

Service Delivery

To provide company formation and business setup services
To process commercial registration applications
To facilitate visa and immigration services
To assist with corporate bank account opening
To obtain business licences and regulatory approvals
To provide registered office address services
To manage annual renewals and compliance requirements

Communication

To respond to your enquiries and requests
To provide updates on your service requests
To send important notices regarding our services
To communicate with you about your account or transactions

Business Operations

To maintain accurate records for legal and regulatory compliance
To process payments and manage our financial obligations
To improve our services and website functionality
To conduct internal business analysis and research

Marketing (with Your Consent)

To send you information about our services, news, and updates
To inform you about relevant business opportunities in Bahrain

You have the right to opt out of marketing communications at any time.

Disclosure of Your Personal Data

We may share your personal data with the following parties:

Government Authorities

We disclose personal data to Bahraini government authorities and regulatory bodies as required by law, including:

Ministry of Industry and Commerce (for commercial registration)
Ministry of Interior (for visa and immigration processing)
Central Bank of Bahrain and commercial banks (for banking services)
Other relevant ministries and regulatory authorities

Service Providers

We may share personal data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in delivering our services, including:

Legal advisers and consultants
IT service providers and website hosting companies
Payment processors
Professional indemnity insurers

All service providers are contractually obligated to protect your personal data and use it only for the purposes we specify.

Business Transfers

If we undergo a merger, acquisition, reorganisation, or sale of assets, your personal data may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change and how it affects your personal data.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose personal data when required by law, court order, or legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of The Way, our clients, or others.

International Transfer of Personal Data

In accordance with Article 12 and Article 13 of the PDPL, we recognise that transferring personal data outside the Kingdom of Bahrain is subject to specific requirements.

We will only transfer your personal data outside Bahrain when:

You have provided your specific written consent to such transfer, or
The transfer is necessary to perform a contract to which you are a party or to implement pre-contractual measures taken at your request, or
The transfer is necessary in your vital interests, or
We have obtained authorisation from the Personal Data Protection Authority, or
The transfer is to a country included on the whitelist of countries specified by ministerial decision

When we transfer data internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards to ensure your personal data remains protected in accordance with Bahraini law.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal data against:

Unauthorised or unlawful access, use, or disclosure
Accidental loss, destruction, or damage
Unauthorised alteration or modification

Our security measures include:

Encryption of data in transit and at rest
Secure servers and network infrastructure
Access controls and authentication procedures
Regular security assessments and updates
Staff training on data protection obligations
Confidentiality agreements with employees and contractors

Despite our security measures, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including:

Active Client Relationships: Throughout the duration of our service relationship and for a reasonable period afterwards to address any follow-up matters
Legal and Regulatory Requirements: As required by Bahraini law, typically 10 years for commercial and financial records
Legitimate Business Purposes: For a reasonable period to resolve disputes, enforce our agreements, and comply with legal obligations

When personal data is no longer required, we securely delete or anonymise it in accordance with our data retention and disposal procedures.

Your Rights Under Bahraini Law

Under the PDPL, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right to Information

You have the right to be informed about:

What personal data we hold about you
The purposes for which we process your data
The entities with whom we share your data
How long we retain your data

Right of Access

You have the right to request access to your personal data and obtain a copy of the data we hold about you.

Right to Rectification

You have the right to request correction of inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated personal data.

Right to Erasure

You have the right to request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances, including when:

The data is no longer necessary for the purpose it was collected
You withdraw your consent (where consent was the basis for processing)
Processing is unlawful or violates the PDPL
Continued processing would cause unwarranted substantial damage to you

This right is subject to our legal obligations to retain certain data.

Right to Object

You have the right to object to:

Processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes
Processing based on legitimate interests where it causes you harm

Right to Withdraw Consent

Where we process your personal data based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time. This will not affect the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.

Right to Lodge a Complaint

If you believe we have not handled your personal data properly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with:

Personal Data Protection Authority
Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Waqf
Kingdom of Bahrain

Website: www.pdp.gov.bh

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of your rights or if you have questions about how we handle your personal data, please contact us

We will respond to your request within 30 days. We may request additional information to verify your identity before processing your request.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyse website usage.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us recognise your device and remember certain information about your visit.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Analytics Cookies These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use this information to improve our website's functionality and user experience.

Functionality Cookies These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences and choices.

Marketing Cookies (with Your Consent) If you consent, we may use cookies to deliver relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.

Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

Most browsers allow you to:

View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
Block third-party cookies
Block cookies from specific websites
Block all cookies
Delete all cookies when you close your browser

To learn more about how to manage cookies, visit: www.allaboutcookies.org

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.

Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by:

Posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website with a revised "Last Updated" date
Sending you an email notification if you have provided us with your email address
Displaying a prominent notice on our website

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your personal data.

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data protection practices, please contact us.

Consent

By using our website or services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy. Where required by law, we will obtain your explicit written consent before processing your personal data.

The Way
Company Registration: [177709-1]
Kingdom of Bahrain

Committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the laws of the Kingdom of Bahrain

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