Privacy Policy for FSBO.cy
Effective Date: 21-10-2024
At FSBO.cy, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your personal data, and your rights concerning your personal data under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
- Data Controller
The data controller for FSBO.cy is FSBO.cy. Email: privacy@fsbo.cy
- Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data: identification data such as name, surname, and username; contact information like email address, phone number, and physical address; financial data such as payment details and banking information for transactions; real estate information like property listings and descriptions; technical data such as IP addresses, browser type, time zone settings, and cookies for tracking and analytics; and communication data including emails, messages, or other forms of communication between you and FSBO.cy.
- How We Collect Your Data
We collect personal data in the following ways: directly from you when you register on our platform, submit property listings, or make inquiries; automatically through cookies and other tracking technologies when you use our website; and from third parties, such as external service providers, including payment processors or partners.
- How We Use Your Data
FSBO.cy uses your personal data to provide our services, including enabling property listings, buyer-seller communication, and managing your account. We also use your data for customer support to address your inquiries and issues, for marketing and promotions (with your consent), and for compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, including tax laws and anti-fraud measures. Additionally, your data helps us improve our services and personalize your user experience on the platform.
- Legal Basis for Processing Your Data
FSBO.cy processes your personal data based on the following legal grounds: contractual necessity to perform our obligations under the terms of service when you use our platform; legitimate interest to improve our services, ensure security, prevent fraud, and pursue marketing activities; consent when we send direct marketing communications, which you can opt out of at any time; and legal compliance to fulfill obligations under applicable laws.
- Data Retention
We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Once the retention period expires, we will securely delete or anonymize your data.
- Data Sharing
We may share your personal data with service providers, such as third-party vendors like hosting companies or payment processors, to help us deliver our services. We may also share your data with legal authorities if required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of FSBO.cy, our users, or others. Additionally, we may share your data with buyers and sellers to facilitate transactions or communication on the FSBO.cy platform.
We ensure that any third parties we work with comply with GDPR and use your data only for the purposes we specify.
- International Data Transfers
As FSBO.cy is based within the EU/EEA, your data will generally be processed within this region. However, if any data transfer outside the EU/EEA is necessary (for example, to third-party service providers), we will ensure that appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, are in place to protect your personal data.
- Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to access a copy of your personal data, request rectification of any inaccurate or incomplete data, request erasure of your data under certain conditions, and request restriction of the processing of your data. You also have the right to data portability, allowing you to request that we provide your data in a structured, machine-readable format. You may object to our processing of your data for direct marketing or other legitimate interests. Additionally, where you have given consent for specific processing, you can withdraw this consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@fsbo.cy
- Cookies and Tracking
FSBO.cy uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our platform. For more information, see our Cookie Policy [Link to Cookie Policy].
- Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure the security of your personal data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
- Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will notify you via email or through a notice on our website. Your continued use of the FSBO.cy platform constitutes acceptance of such changes.
- Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at privacy@fsbo.cy