Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Somabay. We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

Somabay is the data controller for the personal data we process. By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Fill out our contact forms
• Request property information or brochures
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Communicate with us via email or phone

This information may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Country of residence
• Property preferences and interests
• Any other information you choose to provide

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring website
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Date and time of your visit
• Device information

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and requests
• Provide information about our properties and services
• Send you marketing communications (with your consent)
• Improve our website and user experience
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Protect against fraud and unauthorized access
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. We use the following types of cookies:

4.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, secure areas access, and remembering your preferences. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

4.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and services.

4.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. They are used to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user. This includes technologies like Facebook Pixel.

4.4 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your language preference or location.

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings button on our website or adjusting your browser settings.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: When you have given us explicit consent to process your data for specific purposes.
• Contract: When processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract.
• Legitimate Interest: When processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, provided your rights do not override those interests.
• Legal Obligation: When processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your personal information with:

• Service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business
• Marketing and advertising partners (with your consent)
• Legal and regulatory authorities when required by law
• Professional advisors such as lawyers and accountants

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

7. International Data Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When we transfer your data outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

• Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
• Transfers to countries with adequacy decisions
• Other legally recognized mechanisms

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. The retention period may vary depending on the context and our legal obligations.

9. Your Rights Under GDPR

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights:

• Right of Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Right to Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data in certain circumstances.
• Right to Restriction: You can request that we restrict the processing of your personal data.
• Right to Data Portability: You can request to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.
• Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw your consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

10. Data Security

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

• Secure SSL encryption for data transmission
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication measures
• Staff training on data protection

11. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or have concerns about how we handle your data, please contact us:

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe that our processing of your personal data violates applicable data protection laws.