Private Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [22/09/2025]

Van Rulo Real Estate values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data when you use www.vanrulorealestate.com . By using our Site, you consent to the practices described below.


1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

a. Personal Data

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address

  • Information you provide through inquiries, forms, or property requests

b. Automatically Collected Data

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device information

  • Pages visited on our Site

  • Cookies and tracking data


2. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR/UK GDPR)

We process your personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:

  • Consent: When you provide your information voluntarily (e.g., signing up for updates).

  • Contract: When processing is necessary to respond to your property inquiries or provide requested services.

  • Legal Obligation: When required by law.

  • Legitimate Interests: For site security, analytics, and business operations, provided your rights are not overridden.


3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your data to:

  • Respond to inquiries and provide requested services

  • Send updates about properties, listings, and real estate news (if you opt in)

  • Improve and personalize your Site experience

  • Conduct analytics and measure Site performance

  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements


4. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention is required by law. Once no longer needed, data will be securely deleted.


5. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with:

  • Service providers assisting in Site operation and service delivery

  • Business partners/affiliates involved in property transactions

  • Legal authorities if required to comply with applicable laws

We do not sell or rent your personal information.


6. International Data Transfers

If you are located in the EU/UK, your data may be transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or UK. We take appropriate safeguards (such as standard contractual clauses) to ensure your data remains protected.


7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze traffic. You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, though some parts of the Site may not function properly.


8. Your Rights (EU/UK Residents)

Under GDPR/UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Delete your data (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Restrict processing of your data

  • Object to processing based on legitimate interests

  • Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting past lawful processing)

  • Data portability: request a copy of your data in a commonly used format

To exercise your rights, contact us using the details below. We will respond within the timeframes required by law.


9. Data Security

We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your information. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.


10. Third-Party Links

Our Site may link to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies before sharing personal data.


11. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from them. If we discover such data has been collected, we will delete it promptly.


12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted here with an updated Effective Date.


13. Contact Us

If you have questions or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:

Van Rulo Real Estate
Email: maarten@vanrulorealestate.com
Phone: 00351910291219

If you are in the EU/UK and feel your rights have been violated, you may also lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority (DPA).