1. Who we are

RoyalCert International Registrars GmbH is a global certification and inspection body. This Privacy Policy applies to all data collected by RoyalCert and its affiliates via its Website, services, contact forms, or email communication.

For any privacy-related inquiries, you can reach us at:
📧 privacy@royalcert.com

2. What personal data we collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

• Identification Data (e.g., name, company, job title)

• Contact Information (e.g., email, phone number)

• Location Data (e.g., country, IP address)

• Technical Data (e.g., browser type, device, operating system)

• Usage Data (e.g., pages visited, time spent on the Website)

• Inquiry Data (e.g., messages sent via contact forms)

3. How we collect your data

We collect your data in the following ways:

• When you contact us via forms or email

• When you subscribe to newsletters or updates

• When you interact with the Website (cookies, analytics tools)

• When you use our services or request information about them

4. Why we collect your data

We use your data to:

• Respond to your inquiries or requests

• Provide our services and fulfill contractual obligations

• Send you important updates or newsletters (with consent)

• Analyze website usage and improve user experience

• Ensure security, compliance, and technical functionality

5. Legal basis for processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Your consent (e.g., for marketing communications)

• Contractual necessity (e.g., for service-related communication)

• Legal obligations (e.g., regulatory requirements)

• Legitimate interests (e.g., service improvement and security)

6. How long we store your data

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated in this policy or to comply with legal and regulatory requirements. Data may be anonymized or deleted after that period.

7. Sharing your data

We do not sell your data. However, we may share it with:

• Affiliated RoyalCert offices and branches

• Authorized partners and service providers (e.g., IT, email delivery)

• Regulatory authorities when legally required

All transfers are secured and in accordance with data protection regulations.

8. Your rights under GDPR

As a data subject, you have the following rights:

• Right to access your data

• Right to rectify incorrect data

• Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)

• Right to restrict or object to processing

• Right to data portability

• Right to withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, please contact: privacy@royalcert.com

9. Cookies

We use cookies to improve your experience, analyze traffic, and support marketing efforts. For more information, see our [Cookie Policy].

10. Data security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction.

11. International transfers

RoyalCert operates globally. Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the EEA. In such cases, we ensure adequate safeguards in accordance with GDPR.

12. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our Website. We encourage you to review it regularly.