Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01/08/2025

At MAE Consulting, we are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 ("GDPR") and other applicable laws in Spain.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [https://www.maeconsulting.es] (the “Site”).

1. Who We Are

MAE Consulting is a boutique consultancy based in Marbella, Spain, assisting clients in navigating legal, tax, administrative, and real estate procedures by connecting them with trusted professionals.

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data when you interact with our website or contact us:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number (if provided)

• Company name (if applicable)

• Any information you voluntarily submit via forms, emails, or calls

• Technical data such as IP address, browser type, cookies (see below)

3. How We Collect Your Data

• When you fill out a contact form

• When you communicate with us via email or phone

• Through cookies and analytics tools when you browse our website

4. Why We Collect Your Data

We collect and use your data to:

• Respond to your inquiries or requests

• Provide consulting services and referrals

• Improve our website functionality and content

• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

We do not sell your data or use it for automated decision-making.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Our legal bases for processing personal data include:

• Consent (e.g., when you submit a form)

• Contractual necessity (e.g., when engaging our services)

• Legitimate interest (e.g., for communication and improvement of services)

• Legal obligation

6. Data Sharing

We do not share your personal data with third parties except:

• When connecting you with licensed professionals in our network (with your consent)

• When required by law or court order

• With service providers such as our website hosting provider (Hostinger)

All third parties are required to respect the security of your data.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which we collected it, or as required by law.

8. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you

• Request correction or deletion

• Object to or restrict processing

• Withdraw consent at any time

• Lodge a complaint with the Agencia Española de Protección de Datos (AEPD)

To exercise your rights, contact us at:
Email: contact@maeconsulting.es

9. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to:

• Understand how visitors interact with the site

• Improve performance and user experience

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. Please refer to our [Cookie Policy] for more information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The most recent version will always be available on this page, with the effective date at the top.

11. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

MAE Consulting
Email: contact@maeconsulting.es