Privacy Policy

Introduction

urbanpathes B.V. ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process, and safeguard your information when you visit our website urbanpathes.world or engage with our property development services.

As a company registered in the Netherlands (Registration Number: 53829476, VAT: NL892705314B01), we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and all applicable Dutch and European Union data protection laws.

Data Controller

urbanpathes B.V. acts as the Data Controller for the personal data we process. Our contact details are:

Data Collection

The data we collect includes personal information that you provide directly to us and information we gather automatically when you use our website. We collect this information through various means including contact forms, email communications, phone calls, and website analytics.

Information you provide directly:

• Name and contact details (email address, phone number, postal address)
• Company information and professional details
• Project requirements and property development interests
• Communications and correspondence with us
• Marketing preferences and consent records

Information collected automatically:

• Website usage data and analytics
• IP address and location information
• Browser type and device information
• Pages visited and time spent on our website
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see our Cookie Policy)

How We Use Your Information

We explain how we use your information for various legitimate business purposes related to our property development services. The use of your data is always based on a legal basis as required by GDPR.

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To respond to your enquiries and provide property development services
• Communication: To contact you regarding your projects and business matters
• Marketing: To send you relevant information about our services (with your consent)
• Legal Compliance: To meet our legal and regulatory obligations
• Business Operations: To improve our services and website functionality
• Security: To protect our business and prevent fraud

Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal bases:

• Consent: When you have given clear consent for specific purposes
• Contract: When processing is necessary for performing our services
• Legal Obligation: When we must process data to comply with legal requirements
• Legitimate Interests: When processing serves our legitimate business interests without overriding your rights

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With trusted service providers who assist us in operating our business
• With professional advisors (lawyers, accountants, consultants) when necessary
• With regulatory authorities when legally required
• In connection with business transfers or mergers (with appropriate safeguards)
• To protect our legal rights or prevent fraud

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, and protect our legitimate interests.

Retention periods:

• Contact enquiries: 3 years from last contact
• Client data: 7 years after project completion (for legal and tax purposes)
• Marketing data: Until you withdraw consent or 3 years of inactivity
• Website analytics: 26 months maximum

Your Rights

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

• Right of Access: Request copies of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of data processing
• Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for consent-based processing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@urbanpathes.world.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and staff training
• Secure data storage and backup procedures

International Data Transfers

We primarily process your data within the European Economic Area (EEA). If we transfer data outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as adequacy decisions or standard contractual clauses.

Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyse website usage. For detailed information about our use of cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us using the following contact information:

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens) if you believe we have not handled your personal data appropriately.