Privacy policy.
Effective Date: 01 December 2023
At European Listings, we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data transparently and responsibly. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Information We Collect:
Personal Information: We collect personal information such as your name, email address, and payment details when you subscribe to our newsletter or purchase our services.
Usage Data: This website is hosted on Squarespace, which uses essential cookies and collects basic visitor data like IP address, browser type, and page views. Squarespace collects this information as part of its legitimate interest in securing the website and providing visitor analytics. We do not have access to full IP logs and do not use this data to personally identify or profile visitors.
Cookies: We only use essential cookies for site functionality. We do not use any third-party tracking tools (like Google Analytics or advertising cookies), and we do not sell or share your data.
By using this site, you consent to the use of essential cookies. You can manage cookie settings through your browser.
2. How We Use Your Information:
We use your data for the following purposes:
Newsletter Delivery: To send you our weekly email featuring curated property listings and relevant updates.
Payment Processing: To process transactions via Stripe.
User Account: To manage your member account if you create one.
Communication: To send important updates and service-related notifications. Promotional materials are only sent with your consent.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following lawful grounds:
Consent: For newsletter subscriptions and optional promotional emails.
Contractual necessity: To fulfill purchases and manage your account.
Legitimate interest: To improve our service, maintain site security, and operate efficiently.
4. Data Storage and Third-Party Processors:
We use third-party platforms to securely process and store your data:
Stripe (EU & USA): For secure payment processing. See Stripe’s Data Processing Agreement.
Beehiiv (USA): For email delivery and subscriber management. See Beehiiv’s Privacy Policy.
These service providers have access to your information only to perform these tasks on our behalf. We may disclose personal information when required by law or to protect our rights.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined above, or as required by law. You may request deletion of your data at any time, unless we are legally required to retain it (e.g., for tax or financial reporting).
6. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
Access your data and receive a copy.
Correct or delete personal information.
Withdraw consent at any time.
Restrict or object to data processing in certain cases.
Data portability, meaning you can request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
To exercise your rights, contact us at: hello@europeanlistings.com
7. Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or loss.
6. Changes to the Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. If changes materially affect your rights or how we use your data, we will notify you via email or website notice. The most current version will always be available on this page.
7. Contact Information:
For inquiries or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at hello@europeanlistings.com.
By using European Listings' services, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. Thank you for entrusting us with your information.