archifinder

Archifinder is currently a project / company in formation.

The official company details, including the company registration number, will be added once the company has been formally established.

Data Controller:

Archifinder

Company in formation

Dok Noord 4D bus 2

9000 Ghent

Belgium

E-mail: hello@archifinder.eu

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, please contact us using the email address above.

Depending on your use of the platform, Archifinder may process the following categories of personal data.

Account and Identification Data

first name and last name;
email address;
telephone number;
company or architectural firm name;
professional position or title.

Professional Profile Data

technical skills and software knowledge;
specializations and areas of expertise;
portfolio, CV or project information;
availability;
professional experience;
location or geographical work area;
links to professional profiles or websites.

Communication Data

messages sent through the platform;
contact requests;
customer support communications.

Technical Data

IP address;
browser type;
device information;
log files;
usage and session data.

Archifinder processes personal data for the following purposes.

a) Providing the Services

We process personal data in order to connect architects and architectural firms based on factors such as:

professional needs;
technical skills;
areas of expertise;
availability;
professional matching criteria.

Legal basis: performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures pursuant to Article 6(1)(b) GDPR.

b) Account Management

To create, manage, secure and support user accounts.

Legal basis: performance of a contract.

c) Platform Improvement and Analytics

We may process data to analyze and improve the functionality, security, performance and user experience of the platform.

Legal basis: legitimate interest pursuant to Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.

d) Legal Obligations

Where we are legally required to process or retain certain personal data.

Legal basis: compliance with a legal obligation pursuant to Article 6(1)(c) GDPR.

e) Marketing and Communications

Where applicable, Archifinder may send newsletters, product updates, invitations or other relevant communications.

Where required by law, your prior consent will be obtained.

Legal basis: consent or legitimate interest, depending on the nature of the communication.

Archifinder may use personal data such as skills, expertise, availability and professional preferences in order to suggest relevant connections, recommendations or matches.

Such processing is carried out solely for the purpose of improving and delivering our services.

Archifinder does not make decisions based solely on automated processing that produce legal effects or similarly significant effects within the meaning of Article 22 GDPR, unless expressly communicated otherwise in the future.

Archifinder does not sell personal data to third parties.

We may share personal data with carefully selected service providers that are necessary for the operation of the platform, including:

hosting providers;
cloud infrastructure providers;
email and communication service providers;
analytics and security service providers;
technical partners, developers or IT support providers.

Where such third parties process personal data on behalf of Archifinder, appropriate contractual safeguards, including GDPR-compliant data processing agreements, will be put in place.

Personal data may also be disclosed where required by law or where necessary to protect our rights, security or services.

If personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), Archifinder will implement appropriate safeguards in accordance with the GDPR.

Such safeguards may include:

adequacy decisions issued by the European Commission;
Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs);
other legally approved transfer mechanisms.

Archifinder does not retain personal data longer than necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.

As a general rule, personal data is retained:

for as long as a user account remains active;
for as long as necessary to provide the services;
for as long as required by applicable law;
for a reasonable period for security, dispute resolution or administrative purposes.

At the end of the applicable retention period, personal data will be deleted, anonymized or securely archived in accordance with applicable regulations.

Archifinder may use cookies and similar technologies in order to:

ensure the proper technical functioning of the website;
remember user preferences;
perform analytics and usage statistics;
improve platform performance and security.

For non-essential cookies, prior consent will be obtained where required by applicable law.

A separate Cookie Policy may also apply.

Archifinder implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against:

loss;
unauthorized access;
misuse;
alteration;
destruction or unlawful processing.

Our security measures are regularly reviewed and updated to reflect technological developments and emerging risks.

Subject to the limits of applicable law, you have the right to:

access your personal data;
correct inaccurate or incomplete data;
request deletion of your personal data;
restrict processing;
object to certain types of processing;
withdraw consent where consent is the legal basis for processing;
request data portability.

You may exercise these rights by contacting:

hello@archifinder.eu

Archifinder may request reasonable proof of identity before processing your request.

If you believe that your personal data is being processed unlawfully, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.

For Belgium:

Belgian Data Protection Authority (DPA)

Rue de la Presse 35 / Drukpersstraat 35 – 1000 Brussels, Belgium

dataprotectionauthority.be

Archifinder reserves the right to amend this Privacy Policy from time to time.

The most recent version will always be published on the website together with the date of the latest update.

We encourage users to review this Privacy Policy regularly in order to stay informed of any changes.