Hello George Privacy Policy

1. Introduction
Hello George B.V., located in Amsterdam, Netherlands, is committed to global privacy standards. This Privacy Policy explains our data practices worldwide, covering the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and Brazil’s General Data Protection Law (LGPD).

2. Definitions

Personal Data: Any information identifying or relating to an individual.
Data Processing: Any operation involving personal data, such as collection or sharing.
Data Controller: Hello George, determining purposes and means of processing.

3. Data Collection
We collect:

Direct User Data: Provided at registration or contact, e.g., names, emails.
Automatically Collected Data: Collected through cookies, including IP addresses.
Third-Party Sources: Data from our partners and public records.

4. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing
Processing is based on:

User Consent: For personalized marketing.
Contractual Need: For account creation and service provision.
Legal Obligations: Compliance with regulations (e.g., tax).
Legitimate Interests: Ensuring security and platform optimization.

5. Data Use and Disclosure
Data use includes providing, maintaining, and enhancing services. We may share data with:

Service Providers: E.g., for payment processing or customer service.
Legal Authorities: When required by law.
Business Transfers: In the event of restructuring or merger.

6. International Data Transfers
Data may be transferred internationally with safeguards like standard contractual clauses for EEA transfers, and we comply with region-specific transfer standards.

7. User Rights
Our policy recognizes user rights across jurisdictions:

GDPR (EU): Rights to access, correction, deletion, restriction, portability, and objection.
CCPA (California): Right to know, delete, and opt out of data selling.
LGPD (Brazil): Rights to confirmation, correction, anonymization, and revocation of consent.

8. Retention of Data
Data is retained as required by law and deleted once no longer needed for original purposes. Retention periods may vary by region.

9. Security Measures
Hello George applies industry-standard measures to secure personal data, including encryption and access controls, and limits data access to authorized personnel.

10. Use of Cookies
Cookies and similar tracking technologies collect information about user interactions to improve functionality and tailor services. Users can adjust cookie preferences via browser settings.

11. Children’s Privacy
Our platform is not intended for children under 13 (or 16 in some jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If such data is discovered, we will promptly delete it.

12. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy and notify users of significant changes. Continued use of the platform implies acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Information
For questions, data requests, or exercise of rights, please contact us at: info@hellogeorge.com.

14. Glossary

Data Subject: Individual whose data is processed.
Data Portability: Right to receive personal data in a transferable format.
Personal Data Sale: In CCPA terms, disclosing data for value.