Privacy Policy for 2eurowebsites.com

At 2eurowebsites.com, operated by Zoltan Barath (VAT/Tax Identification: 3311-8724), we take the privacy and security of your personal data seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, submit an order/briefing form, or communicate with us regarding our Web-as-a-Service (WaaS) products.

1. Data Controller Information

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Data Controller responsible for your personal data is:

• Name / Business Entity: Zoltan Barath (trading as 2eurowebsites.com)
• Tax / Registration Ref: 3311-8724
• Location: Malta
• Email Contact: info@index.mt
• WhatsApp / Phone: 99953244

2. What Personal Data We Collect and Why

We strictly minimize the collection of personal data to what is necessary for providing our web design and maintenance services.

A. Direct Communications & Order Forms

When you submit a request through our order/briefing form or initiate a chat via WhatsApp/email, we may collect:

• Identification Data: Full name, business name, position.
• Contact Information: Email address, phone/WhatsApp number.
• Service Details: Logos, image assets, color preferences, and business information required to build your website.

Legal Basis: Article 6(1)(b) GDPR — Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract or to take steps prior to entering into a contract.

B. Technical and Hosting Log Files

When you browse 2eurowebsites.com, our hosting infrastructure automatically records standard server logs, including your IP address (anonymized/hashed where applicable), browser type, version, operating system, timestamp, and referring page URL.

Legal Basis: Article 6(1)(f) GDPR — Legitimate interest in maintaining network security, preventing fraud, and ensuring reliable website performance.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

• No Advertising or Marketing Cookies: 2eurowebsites.com does not use tracking pixels, invasive third-party marketing cookies, or behavioral advertising code.
• Essential Technical Cookies: We only use strictly necessary technical session cookies managed by our hosting infrastructure (e.g., Cloudflare) to ensure page speed, security, and load balancing. Explicit user consent banners are not required for these under EU directives.

4. How We Share Your Data (Third-Party Processors)

We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We only share necessary data with trusted service providers under confidentiality agreements:

• Cloud Hosting & CDN: Cloudflare Inc. / Vercel Inc. (for secure web hosting within EU/GDPR frameworks).
• Communication Platforms: WhatsApp Ireland Limited / Meta (for direct communications when initiated by you).

5. Data Retention Period

• Pre-contractual Inquiries: Deleted within 90 days if no contract is signed.
• Active Clients: Retained for the subscription duration and for 7 years thereafter to comply with statutory accounting and tax regulations in Malta.

6. Your Rights Under EU GDPR

Under GDPR, you have the Right of Access, Right to Rectification, Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"), Right to Restrict/Object to Processing, and Right to Data Portability. To exercise these rights, contact us directly via email or WhatsApp. We respond within 30 days.

7. Regulatory Authority

If you believe your personal data is being processed in violation of GDPR guidelines, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority in Malta: