1. Introduction

At E-Villas, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our users’ personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679 and other applicable regulations.

By accessing and using E-Villas, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Data We Collect

2.1. Data provided by the user

When you register or interact with the platform, we may collect:

  • Registration data: Name, e-mail address, telephone number, location, password.
  • Profile information: Description, profile image, links to social networks.
  • Commercial data: Information about your business if you decide to register it in our directory.
  • User-generated content: Comments, forum posts, marketplace postings.

2.2. Automatically collected data

When you use E-Villas, we collect technical information to improve the user experience:

  • Browsing data: IP address, browser type, operating system, language.
  • Cookies and similar technologies: To remember preferences and improve site functionality.

3. Purpose of Data Processing

We use your information to:
✅ Manage your account and provide E-Villas services.
✅ Facilitate communication between users (e.g. chat, marketplace, directory).
✅ Improve and personalize your experience on the platform.
✅ Ensure security and prevent fraud in interactions between users.
✅ Comply with legal obligations and respond to requests from authorities.
✅ Send notifications and communications about new products and services, always with your consent.

4. Legal Basis for Data Processing

The processing of your data is based on:

  • Execution of a contract (when you register and use our services).
  • Legitimate interest (to improve service and prevent fraud).
  • Compliance with legal obligations (when it is necessary to share data with authorities).
  • User consent (to receive commercial communications or to participate in specific activities).

5. Data Sharing and Transfer

We do not sell, rent or share your personal data with third parties, except in the following cases:
✔ Service providers: Companies that help us with hosting, technical support, data analysis, payments (if applicable).
✔ Legal authorities: if we are required to share information by law or court requirement.
✔ International Transfers: if any service provider is outside the EEA, we ensure that they comply with GDPR regulations.

6. Data Security

We apply technical and organizational measures to protect your data:
🔒 SSL encryption to protect data transmission.
🔒 Secure authentication and protected password storage.
🔒 Restricted access control to sensitive data.

While we implement security best practices, no system is completely foolproof. In the event of a security breach, we will notify affected users and authorities as required by law.

7. User Rights

You have the following rights over your personal data:
📌 Access: You can request a copy of the data we store about you.
📌 Rectification: You can correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
📌 Deletion (“Right to be forgotten”): You can request deletion of your data when it is no longer needed.
📌 Opposition and limitation: You can object to the use of your data or request to limit its processing.
📌 Portability: You can request your data in a structured format for transfer to another platform.

To exercise any of these rights, please send a request to contacto@e-villas.es with the subject “Data Protection”.

8. Use of Cookies and Similar Technologies

E-Villas uses cookies to improve your experience. You can manage cookies in your browser settings. For more details, please see our Cookie Policy.

9. Data Retention

Your data will be stored for as long as you maintain an active account with E-Villas. If you decide to delete your account, we will delete your data, unless we need to retain it for legal or security reasons.

10. Modifications to the Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes to our services or applicable law. We will notify you in advance of any important changes.

11. Contact and Data Controller

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, you may contact us at:

📧 Email: contacto@e-villas.es
📌 Location: Eurovillas, Madrid, Spain