Privacy Policy

Introduction

shorttynhj B.V. ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website shorttynhj.live or use our property leasing services.

As the Data Controller, we process your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws in the Netherlands and European Union.

Data Collection

The data we collect includes personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when using our services, contacting us, or visiting our website. This may include:

• Name, email address, and contact information
• Phone number and postal address
• Property requirements and preferences
• Financial information relevant to property leasing
• Communication records and correspondence
• Website usage data and technical information
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

How We Use Your Information

We explain how we use your information for various legitimate business purposes. The use of your data includes:

• Providing property leasing and management services
• Processing rental applications and lease agreements
• Communicating about properties and services
• Maintaining customer relationships and support
• Improving our website and services
• Complying with legal obligations
• Protecting our legitimate business interests

Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Contract: Processing necessary for contract performance or pre-contractual measures
• Legitimate Interest: For business operations, customer service, and website improvement
• Legal Obligation: Compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Consent: Where you have provided explicit consent for specific processing activities

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your personal information in the following circumstances:

• With property owners when processing rental applications
• With legal and professional advisors
• With service providers who assist in our operations
• When required by law or legal process
• To protect our rights, property, or safety
• With your explicit consent

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including:

• During the term of any lease agreement and for 7 years thereafter
• For the duration of our business relationship
• As required by applicable laws and regulations
• Until you withdraw consent (where applicable)
• For legitimate business purposes, such as resolving disputes

Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of Access: Request copies of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data in certain circumstances
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of data processing
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)

Data Security

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

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication measures
• Staff training on data protection
• Secure data storage and backup procedures

International Data Transfers

We primarily process your data within the European Economic Area (EEA). If we transfer your data outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

• Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
• Adequacy decisions by the European Commission
• Other legally recognised transfer mechanisms

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies. For detailed information about our use of cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.

Supervisory Authority

If you have concerns about our data processing practices, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens) or your local supervisory authority.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us using the following information: