Privacy Policy

    Last updated: February 2026

    1. Introduction

    Makarios Estates ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 2016/679 and the Gibraltar Data Protection Act 2004 (as amended to align with GDPR).

    We operate from both the European Union (Spain) and Gibraltar, and as such, we comply with data protection laws in both jurisdictions.

    2. Data Controller

    Company: Makarios Estates
    Address: 521 Watergardens, Waterport Road, Gibraltar GX1 1AA
    Email: info@makariosestates.com

    For any data protection queries, please contact us at info@makariosestates.com.

    3. Personal Data We Collect

    We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

    • Identity Data: Full name, title
    • Contact Data: Email address, telephone number, postal address
    • Property Preferences: Budget range, property type preferences, location preferences
    • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, cookies
    • Usage Data: Information about how you use our website and services
    • Marketing Data: Your preferences for receiving marketing communications

    4. How We Collect Your Data

    We collect personal data through:

    • Direct interactions: When you fill in forms, subscribe to our mailing list, or correspond with us
    • Automated technologies: Cookies and similar tracking technologies when you browse our website
    • Third parties: Analytics providers, advertising networks, and search information providers

    5. Legal Basis for Processing

    We process your personal data on the following legal grounds:

    • Consent: Where you have given explicit consent for marketing communications and cookies
    • Contractual necessity: To perform our obligations under a contract with you
    • Legitimate interests: To operate and improve our business, provided this doesn't override your rights
    • Legal obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

    6. How We Use Your Data

    We use your personal data to:

    • Respond to your property enquiries and provide information about developments
    • Send you marketing communications (with your consent)
    • Improve our website and services
    • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
    • Prevent fraud and ensure security

    7. Data Sharing

    We may share your personal data with:

    • Property developers and agents (with your consent)
    • Service providers who assist in our business operations
    • Professional advisers including lawyers, auditors, and insurers
    • Regulators and authorities where required by law

    We require all third parties to respect the security of your personal data and treat it in accordance with applicable law.

    8. International Transfers

    Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the EU/EEA. Where we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission or transfers to countries with an adequacy decision.

    9. Data Retention

    We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. For marketing purposes, we retain data until you withdraw consent or for a maximum of 3 years from your last interaction with us.

    10. Your Rights

    Under EU GDPR and Gibraltar data protection law, you have the following rights:

    • Right of access: Request a copy of your personal data
    • Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
    • Right to erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
    • Right to restrict processing: Request limitation of data processing
    • Right to data portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
    • Right to object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing
    • Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

    To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@makariosestates.com. We will respond within one month of receiving your request.

    11. Cookies

    We use cookies and similar technologies on our website. For detailed information about the cookies we use and how to manage your preferences, please see our Cookie Policy.

    12. Security

    We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments.

    13. Complaints

    If you have concerns about our data processing practices, please contact us first at info@makariosestates.com. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with:

    • EU: Agencia Española de Protección de Datos (AEPD) - www.aepd.es
    • Gibraltar: Gibraltar Regulatory Authority (GRA) - www.gra.gi

    14. Changes to This Policy

    We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.