PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: 07/01/2026
Welcome to [Insert Company Name] ("we," "us," or "our").
We operate the website [Insert Website URL] (the "Site").
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in accordance with the Barbados Data Protection Act, 2019 (BDPA) and other applicable laws. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site or use our real estate services in Barbados.
1. DATA CONTROLLER
For the purposes of the BDPA, the data controller is:
[Insert Company Name]
[Insert Physical Address, Barbados]
Email: [Insert Privacy Email, e.g., privacy@company.com]
 
2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We may collect several types of personal data, including:
  • Identity and Contact Data: Name, email address, telephone number, mailing address.
  • Property Preferences: Information regarding the type of property you are looking for, budget, preferred locations in Barbados, and whether you are looking to buy, sell, or rent.
  • Financial and Legal Compliance Data: If you engage in a transaction (buying, selling, renting), we may collect government-issued identification (passport/ID), proof of funds, source of wealth information, and bank references. This is strictly required to comply with Barbados Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations.
  • Technical and Usage Data: IP address, browser type, time zone setting, operating system, and information about how you use our Site.
 
3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION We use your personal data for the following purposes:
  • To Provide Services: To respond to your inquiries, schedule property viewings, and assist you in buying, selling, or leasing real estate.
  • Legal and Regulatory Compliance: To fulfill our statutory duties under the Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism (Prevention and Control) Act of Barbados.
  • Marketing Communication: To send you newsletters, property listings, and updates about the Barbados real estate market (only if you have given explicit consent).
  • Site Improvement: To monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve your experience on our Site.
 
4. SHARING AND DISCLOSURE OF YOUR DATA We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with trusted third parties only when necessary:
 
  • Professional Advisors: Attorneys, escrow agents, surveyors, and financial institutions involved in your real estate transaction in Barbados.
  • Regulatory Authorities: Government bodies or law enforcement agencies in Barbados where required by law (e.g., the Financial Intelligence Unit).
  • Service Providers: Third-party IT, hosting, or marketing services operating under strict confidentiality agreements.

5. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS Your data may be stored on servers located outside of Barbados (e.g., United States or Europe). In such cases, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to secure your data in compliance with the BDPA.
6. DATA SECURITY AND RETENTION We implement robust technical and organizational security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access or disclosure. We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal, accounting, or reporting requirements (typically 5–7 years for real estate transactions due to AML laws).
7. YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS Under the BDPA, you have the right to: - Access the personal data we hold about you. - Request the correction of inaccurate data. - Request the deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations). - Withdraw consent for marketing at any time.
 
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Insert Email Address].