GDPR, Privacy and Cookies:

HONDON VILLAS REAL ESTATE AGENT : HONDON DE LOS FRAILES, SPAIN

This document was last modified on 4th December 2020

We take your data privacy very seriously. And so should you. In May 2018 the E.U. passed new privacy and data laws : collectively known as the General Data Protection Regulation. It affects us all and it is in your own interest to understand how your data is harvested and used across the Internet. Importantly, also what you can do about it. The policies and information below should help you. There are other resources online by regional Governments also.

1. Why we need to collect personal information (data)

The simple answer is we both need to communicate, service and track our progress with each other in various ways in the "tech era". That relies on personal data like your name, email and telephone number or personal preferences. It's more efficient and mutually beneficial for both of us to store information on a computer, like you do with your friend's telephone numbers on your mobile. ... remember how long posted letters used to take?

With 1000's of client enquiries, having your data at hand on our secure database and computer systems helps us speed up our services to you.

2. How we use Cookies and collect data on our websites

Like nearly all websites today we use Internet technology to collect data and track site visitor habits. Under the E.U. GDPR we need your consent to use your data when you request our services or use our websites. You can opt-in or opt-out anytime. NOTE: Without this consent, we may not be able to help you with your enquiries nor will you benefit from some of our website features.

We collect information (data) from you in a few ways:

  1. Subscribe to our newsletter or social media
  2. Fill out one of our website or paper forms
  3. By visiting our websites we will use Cookies to track website user habits (see below).
  4. Telephone us to register your interest in Real Estate services
  5. Visit our local Office to register your interest in Real Estate services
NOTE: You may, if you desire, visit our websites anonymously by NOT USING SOME FEATURES and ENSURING you DISABLE COOKIES and JAVASCRIPT in your Internet browser settings. You should learn how your device can be set to block data requests.

3. What kind of information do we collect from you?

When you contact us we often collect basic information from you, such as name, address, email address and telephone number or your service preferences. If and when you decide to use our Real Estate services, we may also collect additional information, such as identification.

We may also record more important information when you contact us again, such as a service request, an appointment or preferences of your property search. We may need to note these conversations or details in order to respond. These notes may be stored on our property management database for reference.

We also use cookies (see more below) and other tracking scripts on our websites to collect information about the user's interactions and usage. This is usually non-identifiable to the person as we often do not know who is using the device.

Using our Website Forms

If you use our website forms to make an enquiry of our services, you are voluntarily opening a conversation between us and submitting your information to help Hondon Villas process and answer your enquiry. Our forms have a TICK BOX for you to confirm you allow us to use your data. By checking this box you are opting into an agreement for us to store and use your personal information. You can of course request your data is removed and not used at anytime afterwards (called Opting-out).

4. Storing / Deleting Your Information : OPT-IN / OPT-OUT

With your permission, Hondon Villas may store your data (such as your name, telephone number, email address and service preferences) on our computer systems and email applications. You can be assured we DO NOT SELL, SHARE OR GIVE YOUR DATA to any third parties unless you allow us. We also endeavour to keep your data secure and we limit access to Hondon Villas employees only. Our database is a password protected system.

In any event you can by E.U. law (GDPR) OPT-OUT or OPT-IN anytime. We will delete your data upon your verified request by email, letter or telephone call.

We also periodically delete client records after our business relationship is deemed complete or after a reasonable time of no mutual contact.


5. How we might use your information / Cookies?

The information we collect from you may be used in one of the following ways:

  1. To personalize your online experience
    (your information helps us to better respond to your individual needs, questions and preferences)
  2. To improve our websites
    (we continually strive to improve our web site offerings based on the information and feedback we receive from our visitors)
  3. To improve customer service
    (your information helps us to be more effective to customer service requests and support needs)
  4. To process property transactions (e.g. search filters, wish list or forms)
  5. To send periodic and related news (e.g. news bulletins)
    The email address you provide when contacting us, may be used to send you news, updates or information pertaining to your enquiry or service request or company offers.
  6. NOTE: The information we collect will not be sold, exchanged, transferred, or given to any other company for any reason whatsoever, without your consent, other than for the express purpose of delivering any purchased product or services you requested.
  7. To administer a contest, promotion, survey or other site feature

6. How do we protect your information?

Any sensitive/credit information is transmitted via Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology and then encrypted into our Database to be only accessed by those authorized with special access rights to our systems, and are required by employment law to keep the information confidential.

After a purchase transaction, your private information (credit cards, social security numbers, financial, etc.) will be kept on file for more than 60 days in order to help answer your questions, service your request, follow up on the purchase or enquiry. We may keep this for our records.

We also periodically delete client records after our business relationship is deemed complete or after a reasonable time of no mutual contact.

NOTE: Some information collected by 3rd Party Cookies or other online services (see below) may use a secure server to collect your data (always check with them if you are concerned).

7. Do we use Cookies?

Yes! Most modern web sites now use Cookies to collect user data. Cookies are small files that a site or its service provider transfers to your computer hard drive through your Web Browser (ONLY IF YOU ALLOW THEM in your browser settings). Cookie setting enables the sites or service providers systems to recognize your browser and capture and remember certain information like which pages you visited or how long you stayed for. These "visitor stats" are usually anonymous and serve to understand the site's traffic patterns and usage.

NOTE: You may, if you desire, visit our websites anonymously by NOT USING SOME FEATURES and ENSURING you DISABLE COOKIES and JAVASCRIPT in your Internet browser settings. You should learn how your device can be set to block data requests.

Hondon Villas use cookies to understand and save your preferences for future visits and compile aggregate data about site traffic and site interaction so that we can offer better site experiences and tools in the future. EXAMPLE: You may use the PROPERTY WISH LIST which stores your favourite properties in a cookie to show you later, thus saving you time to search again.

What Cookies do we use on our sites?

Cookies set and used on this site include:

  1. Wish List (Favourites): This is a Hondon Villas specific cookie script to purely record your favourite properties. It collects no personal data. it is designed to only record and remember in a Cookie your preferred property reference IDs.
  2. Google Analytics: This script records and sets cookies about how you use the pages on this site, your browser details, devices used, time on the site and other visitor journey information to show us typical user behaviour over a period of time. This helps us know how our web site is performing. You should read Google's Privacy Policy about this.
    NOTE: If you also have a Google Account and are signed in then Google may collect more information on your site usage - check with them.
  3. Stat Counter Similar to Google but in less detail. This script records and sets a cookie about how you use the pages on this site, your browser details, devices used, time on the site and other visitor journey information to show us typical user behaviour over a period of time. This helps us know how our web site is performing. You should read Stat Counter's Privacy Policy about this.
  4. Webmaster Tools This script is used to verify our site to Google. It does not collect data about you.
  5. Social Media Partners If you click or share our pages through the "Add-This" Social Media icons on our sites we may be able to "see" your name and public profile you use on that social platform. We may use this to open a dialogue with you if you have already allowed messaging or replies in your profile. You should check the Social Media platforms, such as Facebook, to understand how to set-up your profile and how they use your data.

NOTE: We urge you to CHECK any of the above third parties for their Privacy Policies/Terms and Conditions as we are NOT RESPONSIBLE for the set, collection or usage by other sites.

8. Do we disclose any information to outside parties?

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to other parties your personally identifiable information unless you allow us to - such as a bank, exchange service or lawyer, and only to further your property enquiry or purchase. This might include trusted third parties who assist us in operating our web site, conducting our business, or servicing your business with us. NOTE: These partners also agree to keep your information confidential, but may have their own GDPR process and policy. We may also release your information when we believe release is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect ours or others rights, property, or safety. However, non-personally identifiable visitor information may be provided to other parties for marketing, advertising, or other uses.

Third party links

Occasionally, at our discretion, we may include or offer third party products or services on our web site. These third party sites have separate and independent privacy policies. We therefore have no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of these linked sites. Nonetheless, we seek to protect the integrity of our site and welcome any feedback about these sites.

Children's Online Privacy Protection Act Compliance

We do not knowingly target or collect any information from anyone under 18 years of age. Our web site, products and services are all directed to people who are at least 18 years old or older.

9. Other Information by Third Parties

We or our partners (such as Google, Money Corp.) may also use cookie scripts to collect specific user data about your visits and page use. You should ENSURE YOU ALSO READ their TERMS AND CONDITIONS or privacy policies. HONDON VILLAS ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR USE OF OTHER WEB SITES affiliated or recommended by Hondon Villas. Other sites should have THEIR OWN PRIVACY POLICY.

10. NEED MORE INFORMATION? CONTACT US

Hondon Villas want to use any data collected on this site by us (not 3rd parties) in a responsible and private way. We ONLY USE YOUR DATA to help service your questions and queries. By seeking information via electronic means (Forms, cookies, emails, texts) then you expressly give us permission to use that data to assist you further.

If you have any concerns about data protection and privacy please CONTACT US with your questions so we can address your concerns.

CONTACT POINTS

OFFICE (0034) 965 075 357 (Monday to Friday)
Weekend appointments available.

HONDON VILLAS

Calle Juan Carlos I #24,
Centro Plaza
Hondon de Los Frailes.
Alicante Region, 03689, EspaƱa (Spain)

Changes to our Privacy Policy

If we decide to change our privacy policy, we will post those changes on this page.

 

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