Privacy Policy

1. General Information

This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, processed, and used when you visit this website or use the services offered by:

Maria Chiara Poloni ("the Operator")
Independent Real Estate Consultant
Erdmannstr. 6
10827, Berlin, Germany
Email: chiara@hello-estate.com
Phone: 0049 (0)179 1263952

2. Collection and Processing of Personal Data

a) Personal Data (like name, address, email address, telephone number, property search preferences) is only collected when voluntarily provided, for example:

  • When contacting us via email, phone, or contact form

  • When entering into a service contract

  • When subscribing to newsletters or other updates

b) Server Log Files - The website provider (Squarespace) automatically collects and stores information that your browser sends in server log files. These include:

  • Browser type and version

  • Operating system used

  • Referrer URL

  • Host name of the accessing computer

  • Time of the server request

  • IP address

    This data is used for technical monitoring and maintenance. It is not merged with other data sources.

3. Purpose and Legal Basis of Processing

Personal Data is processed for the following purposes:

  • Responding to your inquiries (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR)

  • Fulfilling contractual obligations (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR)

  • Compliance with legal requirements (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR)

  • Marketing communications, with your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)

4. Data Sharing

Personal data will only be shared with third parties where necessary for:

  • Contract performance (e.g., notaries, cooperating agents, legal advisors)

  • Compliance with legal obligations

  • Service provision by trusted processors bound by data protection agreements

No personal data will be sold or disclosed for unrelated purposes.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

This website may use functional cookies set by Squarespace to improve user experience and analyze website usage. These do not require explicit consent and do not collect personal tracking data.

You can configure your browser settings to block or notify you about cookies, though this may affect some website functionality.

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights under the GDPR:

  • Access to your personal data

  • Rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Erasure (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Restriction of processing

  • Data portability

  • Objection to processing, especially for direct marketing

  • Withdrawal of consent at any time (without affecting prior lawful processing)

To exercise these rights, contact the Operator using the details above.

7. Security Measures

Appropriate technical and organizational measures are taken to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

8. Retention Period

Personal data will be stored only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

9. Updates to This Privacy Policy

The Operator reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time.
Users are advised to review it periodically for any changes

Last update: 28th Mai 2025