1. Introduction
Welcome to the official website of Ocean View. We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, process, and protect your information when you visit our website, inquire about our villa projects in the Seychelles, or engage with our services.
2. Data Collection
We may collect and process the following types of personal information:

• Identity Data: Full name, title, and passport details (if provided for legal procedures).
• Contact Data: Email address, phone number, and mailing address.
• Financial Data: Information related to bank accounts or payment details for property transactions.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, time zone setting, and location data gathered through cookies.
• Usage Data: Information about how you use our website and view our property listings.

3. Purpose of Data Processing
Your data is used for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries regarding villa sales, construction updates, and site visits.
• To fulfill contractual obligations related to property purchase and ownership.
• To comply with the legal and regulatory requirements of the Republic of Seychelles (including Anti-Money Laundering laws).
• To send marketing communications, project newsletters, and exclusive offers (subject to your consent).
• To improve our website functionality and user experience.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share your information with:

• Legal Authorities: Government bodies in the Seychelles for property registration and tax purposes.
• Financial Institutions: Banks and escrow agents involved in property transactions.
• Third-Party Providers: IT support, marketing agencies, and legal consultants acting on our behalf.

5. International Data Transfers
As our clients are often international, your data may be transferred and stored outside of your country of residence. We ensure that all transfers are secured and comply with international data protection standards.
6. Data Security
We have implemented robust physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online. Access to your personal data is restricted to employees and partners who have a legitimate business need to know.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
8. Your Legal Rights
Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data.
• Request correction or erasure of your data.
• Object to the processing of your data for marketing purposes.
• Withdraw consent at any time where we are relying on consent to process your data.

9. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to distinguish you from other users. You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, but this may affect the functionality of certain parts of the website.