Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 7th, 2025
Last Updated: July 7th, 2025
This Privacy Policy outlines how Autovance Business Automation Limited (“we,” “us,” “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information through our platform, The Cyprus Advantage. We are committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the laws of the Republic of Cyprus.
1. Who We Are
Autovance Business Automation Limited is a consulting company registered in Cyprus. Through The Cyprus Advantage, we act as a marketing platform to promote Cyprus and connect individuals with independent professionals across legal, tax, real estate, and relocation services. For any privacy-related questions or requests, contact us at:
[email protected]
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect the following types of data:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number
- Professional Details: Company name, country of residence, occupation
- Relocation/Investment Interests: Preferences or inquiries you submit via forms or email
- Website Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited (via cookies)
We do not collect or store sensitive personal data (e.g. racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, or health data) unless explicitly required and consented to for a specific purpose.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries and requests
- To introduce you to relevant third-party professionals based on your needs
- To send you requested resources such as relocation kits, cost comparisons, or legal guidelines
- To analyze website usage and improve our services
- To comply with our legal and regulatory obligations
We will only contact you with marketing material if you have provided explicit consent to receive it. You can withdraw this consent at any time.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under GDPR, we process your data based on one or more of the following legal bases:
- Consent: You have given clear permission for us to process your data for a specific purpose
- Contractual Necessity: Processing is necessary to fulfill a request you made (e.g. introduction to a professional)
- Legal Obligation: We may be required to store certain data for regulatory or tax purposes
- Legitimate Interest: We may process data to improve user experience or ensure platform security, provided it doesn’t override your rights
5. Sharing of Your Data
We may share your personal data with:
- Trusted third-party professionals only when you request a referral or connection
- IT or marketing service providers that support our platform (under strict data processing agreements)
- Legal or regulatory authorities when required to comply with laws
We do not sell or rent your data to third parties.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected or to comply with applicable legal requirements.
We do not retain your data longer than needed, and we will delete your personal information immediately upon request, unless we are legally obligated to retain it for compliance or audit purposes.
To request deletion of your data, please contact [email protected] and include your full name and the email address you used when submitting your information.
7. Your GDPR Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Right to Access – Request a copy of your personal data
- Right to Rectification – Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right to Erasure – Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Right to Restrict Processing – Limit how we use your data
- Right to Data Portability – Receive your data in a portable format
- Right to Object – Object to certain types of processing, including marketing
- Right to Withdraw Consent – You may withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, email us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days, as required under GDPR.
8. Cookies and Analytics
Our website uses cookies to improve performance and understand user behavior. These may include:
- Essential cookies – Necessary for website functionality
- Analytical cookies – Help us understand how visitors use the site (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Preference cookies – Remember your settings and preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or via our website’s cookie consent tool (if implemented).
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include:
- Encrypted communications (HTTPS)
- Secure hosting with access controls
- Internal data access limited to authorized personnel only
While we take all reasonable precautions, no system is 100% secure. We recommend you exercise caution when sharing personal data online.
10. International Transfers
Your data may be stored or processed outside the European Economic Area (EEA), such as in Canada or the United States. Where this occurs, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place — such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) — to protect your data in accordance with GDPR.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in regulations or services. The latest version will always be available on our website. If significant changes are made, we may notify you via email or a website banner.