1. Who we are (Data Controller)
For the purposes of EU data protection law (including the General Data Protection Regulation, “GDPR”), the data controller is:
Controller: Celebioglu & Co.
Address: No:5 Celebioglu Building, K.Kaymakli, Nicosia, Cyprus
Email:
2. Personal data we collect
We may collect the following categories of personal data (depending on how you use the website):
| Category | Examples | Typical source |
|---|---|---|
| Contact & identity data | Name, email address, phone number, company name, job title | Forms you submit, communications |
| Inquiry / lead data | Information you provide in a contact/lead form, message content, preferred dates/services | Forms, email, phone, messaging apps |
| Technical & usage data | IP address, device type, browser, operating system, pages viewed, time spent, referral URL, approximate location (city/country) | Automatically via website logs and analytics |
| Marketing & preferences | Marketing consent status, communication preferences, cookie choices | Consent banners, preference settings |
Please do not submit sensitive information (e.g., health data, political opinions, religious beliefs) via our forms.
3. Purposes & legal bases (GDPR)
We process personal data only when we have a legal basis under the GDPR. Common bases include:
| Purpose | Legal basis | Data used |
|---|---|---|
| Respond to inquiries and provide requested information | Contract steps / legitimate interests | Contact & inquiry data |
| Provide and maintain the website | Legitimate interests | Technical & usage data |
| Measure performance (analytics) and improve user experience | Consent (where required) / legitimate interests (where permitted) | Technical & usage data, cookie choices |
| Advertising and conversion measurement (e.g., Google Ads) | Consent (for ad/marketing cookies where required) | Cookie identifiers, technical data, events (e.g., lead submission) |
| Marketing communications (email/phone) | Consent or legitimate interests (depending on jurisdiction and relationship) | Contact data, preferences |
| Security, fraud prevention, and abuse monitoring | Legitimate interests / legal obligations | Technical data, logs |
| Legal compliance (tax, accounting, lawful requests) | Legal obligation | Relevant data depending on request |
6. International transfers
Some of our service providers may be located outside the European Economic Area (EEA), which means personal data may be transferred internationally. Where this happens, we use appropriate safeguards such as adequacy decisions, Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), and additional measures where appropriate.
You can request more information about the safeguards we use by contacting us (see Section 13).
7. Retention
| Data type | Retention period |
|---|---|
| Contact / enquiry form submissions | 2 years from last contact, or until you request deletion |
| Client accounting & tax records | 7 years (legal obligation) |
| Cookie consent records | 12 months |
| Website analytics data | Up to 14 months (Google Analytics default) |
8. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.
9. Your rights (EU/EEA)
If you are in the EU/EEA, you have the following rights (subject to conditions and exceptions under GDPR):
- Access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, objection, and the right to withdraw consent.
To exercise your rights, contact us using the details in Section 13.
10. Complaints
You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your EU/EEA country of residence, place of work, or where an alleged infringement occurred.
11. Children
Our website is not intended for children, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
12. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated “Last updated” date at the top of this page.
13. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle personal data, contact us:
Email:
Address: No:5 Celebioglu Building, K.Kaymakli, Nicosia, Cyprus
Company: Celebioglu & Co.