Privacy Policy - Spain Direct

1. Introduction

SPAIN DIRECT TAX & LEGAL ("Company", "we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and otherwise process your personal information in connection with our website and services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number (when you request a consultation or subscribe to our newsletter)
Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring/exit pages
Cookies and Similar Technologies: Information about your browsing behavior
Professional Information: Education, work experience (when provided for consultation purposes)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

To provide and improve our services
To respond to your inquiries and consultation requests
To send newsletters and marketing communications (with your consent)
To analyze usage patterns and optimize our website
To comply with legal obligations
To prevent fraud and ensure security

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, we process your personal data based on:

Consent: For marketing communications and cookies
Contract Performance: To provide services you request
Legal Obligation: To comply with Spanish and EU laws
Legitimate Interest: To improve our services and prevent fraud

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to enhance your experience:

Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality
Analytics Cookies: To understand how you use our site
Marketing Cookies: With your explicit consent

You can control cookies through your browser settings. We also respect the 'Do Not Track' signal.

6. Third-Party Services

Our website uses the following third-party services:

Calendly: For scheduling consultations (calendly.com)
Unsplash: For images (unsplash.com)
Next.js and React: Frontend frameworks

These services have their own privacy policies, and we ensure they comply with GDPR.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the following rights:

Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate information
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("Right to be forgotten")
Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
Right to Object: Opt-out of certain processing
Right to Lodge a Complaint: With your local data protection authority

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@spaindirect.com

8. Data Storage and Security

We implement industry-standard security measures:

SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit
Secure data storage with access controls
Regular security audits
Staff training on data protection

We retain your data only as long as necessary. Our data retention periods are:

Consultation inquiries: 3 years
Newsletter subscribers: Until unsubscribed
Cookies: As indicated in our Cookie Policy

9. International Transfers

Since our primary market is Spain (EU), data is primarily stored within the EU. If data is transferred outside the EU, we ensure appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child, we will delete it promptly.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by email or by posting a notice on our website. Your continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

SPAIN DIRECT TAX & LEGAL Email: privacy@spaindirect.com Address: 1 RUE DE STOCKHOLM 75008 PARIS

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.