The Spanish Property Specialist® is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in a transparent, secure and responsible manner.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and your rights regarding your personal data when you visit our website or use our services.
Who We Are
The Spanish Property Specialist® provides professional advice and services relating to overseas property, with a particular focus on residential property in Spain.
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how we process your personal information, please contact us:
The Spanish Property Specialist®
Website: www.elsps.co.uk
Email: info@TheSpanishPropertySpecialist.co.uk
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information including:
* Name
* Email address
* Telephone number
* Postal address (where applicable)
* Property search requirements
* Budget and purchasing preferences
* Details submitted through enquiry or contact forms
* Information provided during meetings, telephone calls or correspondence
* Technical information such as IP address, browser type and website usage statistics
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
* Respond to enquiries
* Arrange appointments and property viewings
* Recommend suitable properties
* Provide property buying guidance
* Communicate throughout your property search
* Send requested information
* Improve our website and services
* Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
Where you have given consent, we may also send you property updates, newsletters or marketing communications. You may unsubscribe at any time.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal information under one or more of the following lawful bases:
* Your consent
* Performance of a contract
* Compliance with legal obligations
* Our legitimate business interests, provided these do not override your rights and freedoms
Sharing Your Information
We will never sell your personal information.
However, where necessary during your property purchase, we may share relevant information with trusted professional partners including:
* Independent solicitors
* Currency exchange specialists
* Mortgage advisers
* Property developers
* Estate agents
* Notaries
* Banks
* Tax advisers
* Removal companies
* Insurance providers
* Other professional service providers directly involved in your property transaction
Information is shared only where necessary and with appropriate safeguards.
International Transfers
As we assist clients purchasing property overseas, your personal information may need to be shared with carefully selected professional partners located outside the United Kingdom, including Spain.
Where this occurs, we take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.
Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse or disclosure.
While no online system can be guaranteed to be completely secure, we continually work to maintain appropriate security standards.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including satisfying legal, regulatory, accounting and reporting requirements.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience.
Cookies help us:
* Understand how visitors use our website
* Improve website functionality
* Analyse website performance
* Remember user preferences
You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
Your Rights
Under UK data protection legislation you have the right to:
* Access your personal information
* Request correction of inaccurate information
* Request deletion of your data where appropriate
* Restrict processing
* Object to processing
* Withdraw consent at any time where consent is the legal basis
* Request transfer of your data where applicable
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided above.
Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legislation, technology or our business practices.
Any updates will be published on this page with the revised date shown above.
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact:
The Spanish Property Specialist®
Website: www.elsps.co.uk
Email: info@TheSpanishPropertySpecialist.co.uk
If you remain dissatisfied, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK’s independent authority for data protection