Here is a Privacy Policy tailored specifically for Michael Byrne Building Surveying in Spain. It complies with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Spanish Organic Law on Data Protection and Guarantee of Digital Rights (LOPDGDD 3/2018).
Privacy Policy (Política de Privacidad)
Effective Date: August 10, 2026
Last Updated: August 10, 2026
Michael Byrne Building Surveying ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our clients, website visitors, and service users in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR - Regulation EU 2016/679) and the Spanish Ley Orgánica 3/2018, de 5 de diciembre, de Protección de Datos Personales y garantía de los derechos digitales (LOPDGDD).
1. Data Controller (Responsable del Tratamiento)
The entity responsible for processing your personal data is:
Business/Trade Name: Michael William Byrne
NIF/NIE: X4680497C
Registered Address: Calle Mirasierra, Turre, 04639 Almería, Spain]
Phone: +34 627 417 071
Email: michaelbyrnebuildingsurveying@gmail.com
Website: https://www.michaelbyrnebuildingsurveying.com
2. Personal Data We Collect
We collect personal information necessary to deliver our building surveying, inspection, and consultancy services. This includes:
Identification & Contact Data: Full name, phone number, email address, national identity document (NIF/NIE/Passport number), and billing/postal address.
Property & Survey Details: Address of the target property, access codes or contact details of estate agents/keyholders, property photographs, architectural plans, structural records, and survey findings.
Financial & Billing Data: Bank details, IBAN, transaction history, and tax-related information required to issue legal invoices (facturas) under Spanish tax law.
Website Navigation Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and technical data collected through essential site cookies.
3. Purpose and Legal Basis for Data Processing
We process your personal data under the following legal bases (Bases Jurídicas) governed by Article 6 of the GDPR:
4. Data Retention Period (Plazos de Conservación)
Your personal data will only be kept for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected:
Contractual & Survey Records: Retained for the duration of the service agreement and up to 10 years following property inspection to satisfy professional liability claims (responsabilidad civil) under Spanish civil law.
Invoices & Tax Records: Retained for a minimum of 5 to 6 years as required by Spanish tax and commercial legislation (Código de Comercio / Ley General Tributaria).
General Inquiries: Retained for up to 12 months from the last communication if no contract is formed.
Once these periods expire, your data will be securely erased or anonymized.
5. Sharing and Disclosure of Data (Destinatarios)
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We may share your data only with trusted third parties strictly necessary for business operations:
1. Subprocessors & External Professionals: Structural engineers, specialized surveyors, or technical architects brought in with your consent to assist on specific projects.
2. Service Providers: Website hosts, IT backup infrastructure, and cloud storage providers bound by strict Data Processing Agreements (DPAs).
3. Legal & Tax Advisors: Accounting firm (gestoría) in Spain for tax filings and bookkeeping.
4. Public Authorities: Spanish Tax Agency (AEAT), courts, or regulatory bodies when required by mandatory law.
International Data Transfers:
If any third-party service providers (e.g., cloud platforms) transfer data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure such transfers rely on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission or EU Adequacy Decisions.
6. Your Rights Under GDPR & LOPDGDD (Derechos ARCO-POL)
You have the right to exercise control over your personal data. As a data subject in Spain, you hold the following rights:
Right of Access (Acceso): Obtain confirmation on whether we process your data and request a copy.
Right to Rectification (Rectificación): Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
Right to Erasure (Supresión / Derecho al Olvido): Request deletion of your data when it is no longer necessary.
Right to Object (Oposición): Object to processing based on legitimate interest.
Right to Restriction of Processing (Limitación): Request restriction of data processing under certain circumstances.
Right to Data Portability (Portabilidad): Receive your personal data in a structured, standard electronic format.
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw any previously granted consent at any time without affecting prior lawful processing.
How to Exercise Your Rights:
Send a written request with the subject line "Data Protection Rights" accompanied by a copy of your identity document (NIF, NIE, or Passport) to:
Email: michaelbyrnebuildingsurveying@gmail.com
If you believe your rights have been infringed, you have the right to lodge a formal complaint with the Spanish Data Protection Authority:
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos (AEPD)
Website: www.aepd.es
Address: C/ Jorge Juan, 6, 28001 – Madrid, Spain
7. Security Measures (Medidas de Seguridad)
In accordance with Article 32 of the GDPR and Spanish LOPDGDD requirements, we implement appropriate technical and organizational measures (such as encrypted storage, access controls, and secure email communication) to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or destruction.
8. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in regulatory requirements or business practices. Any changes will be published directly on this page with an updated revision date.