Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Contact us through our website forms or email
• Schedule consultations or use our services
• Apply for visa assistance or legal services
• Subscribe to our newsletter or blog updates

This may include:

• Name, email address, phone number
• Current location and intended destination
• Visa and immigration status information
• Business and financial information for DAFT applications
• Personal identification documents
• Family information (for family visa applications)

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect:

• IP address and browser information
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Referring website information
• Device and operating system information

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

• Provide immigration and legal services
• Process visa applications and related documentation
• Communicate with you about your case and services
• Schedule consultations and appointments
• Improve our website and services
• Send relevant updates about immigration law changes
• Comply with legal obligations and government requirements

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Under GDPR, we process your personal data based on:

• Contract: To fulfill our legal services agreement with you
• Legitimate Interest: To improve our services and communicate relevant information
• Legal Obligation: To comply with Dutch immigration law and legal requirements
• Consent: For marketing communications (which you can withdraw at any time)

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

Government Authorities

• Dutch Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND)
• Municipal authorities for registration purposes
• Other relevant government agencies as required by law

Service Providers

• Trusted legal partners and licensed immigration lawyers
• Housing and relocation service providers
• Translation and document certification services
• IT service providers (with appropriate data protection agreements)

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information:

• SSL encryption for data transmission
• Secure servers and databases
• Access controls and employee training
• Regular security audits and updates
• Client-attorney privilege protection for legal communications

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information:

• For the duration of our service relationship
• As required by Dutch law and legal practice standards
• For up to 7 years after case completion for legal and tax purposes
• Until you request deletion (where legally permissible)

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a data subject, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations)
• Restriction: Request limitation of processing under certain circumstances
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider
• Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for marketing communications

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@yourlegals.nl

8. International Data Transfers

As we serve U.S. clients relocating to the Netherlands, some data processing may involve:

• Communication with U.S.-based clients and their representatives
• Coordination with U.S. government agencies when required
• Use of cloud services with appropriate data protection safeguards

All international transfers comply with GDPR requirements and include appropriate safeguards.

9. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Improve website functionality and user experience
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Provide relevant content and services

You can control cookie settings through your browser. For more details, see our Cookie Policy.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by:

• Posting updates on our website
• Sending email notifications to our clients
• Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy

11. Contact Information