Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Habari Europe. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and safeguard your information when you visit our website habarieurope.com or engage with our services.

Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of our site. By using our website or services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you contact us, book a consultation, or express interest in our services. This may include:

• Full name and contact details (email address, phone number)
• Country of residence and nationality
• Business information and goals
• Travel preferences and requirements
• Any other information you choose to share with us

We may also automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited and time spent on our site.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to provide, improve and personalise our services. Specifically, we use your information to:

• Respond to your enquiries and provide consultations
• Plan and deliver travel and business setup services
• Send you relevant updates and communications about your journey
• Improve our website and service offerings
• Comply with our legal obligations in the Netherlands and the EU
• Protect the safety and security of our clients and business

How We Share Your Information

Habari Europe does not sell, trade or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With trusted partners who assist in delivering our services (hotels, transport providers, registration authorities) — only to the extent necessary
• With Dutch government authorities such as the KVK or Belastingdienst when required for business registration
• When required by law or to protect the legal rights of Habari Europe or our clients

All third parties we work with are required to handle your data with the same level of care and respect that we apply ourselves.

Your Rights Under GDPR

As we are based in the Netherlands, we operate under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• The right to access the personal data we hold about you
• The right to request correction of inaccurate data
• The right to request deletion of your data
• The right to withdraw consent at any time
• The right to data portability
• The right to lodge a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at habari@habarieurope.com. We will respond to all requests within 30 days.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by Dutch and EU law. When your information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymise it.

Client data related to business registration may be retained for up to 7 years in accordance with Dutch tax and accounting regulations.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us understand how visitors use our site. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings at any time.

We do not use cookies to collect personally identifiable information without your consent.

Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously. We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, loss or disclosure.

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. We encourage you to contact us immediately if you believe your information has been compromised.

Third Party Links

Our website may contain links to third party websites. Please note that we have no control over the content or privacy practices of these sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any third party site you visit. Habari Europe is not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the effective date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Continued use of our website or services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.