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Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Cypriot by Descent LTD collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

1. Who We Are

Cypriot by Descent LTD is a private consultancy company registered in England and Wales (Company No. 16626661), with its registered office at 5 Alan Lodge, Nether Street, London, N3 1QH, providing one-to-one guidance for individuals applying for Republic of Cyprus citizenship by descent or marriage.

For any questions about your data, contact: info@cypriotbydescent.co.uk

2. What Personal Data We Collect

Depending on the service you request, we may collect the following information:

Name, date of birth, and nationality
Contact details (email, phone, address)
Family and ancestral background
Identity documents (e.g. passports, birth/marriage certificates)
Communications via email, phone, or WhatsApp
Payment and billing details (where relevant)

3. Why We Collect This Information

Your data is collected for the following purposes:

To assess eligibility for Cypriot citizenship
To provide consultancy services and support
To obtain official documents (e.g. certificates, apostilles)
To communicate during the course of service delivery
To meet legal and tax obligations (e.g. record-keeping)

Your information is never sold or shared for marketing purposes.

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, the lawful bases we rely on are:

Contract – data is necessary to deliver the service
Consent – for document handling or submissions
Legal obligation – for tax and regulatory compliance

5. How Your Data is Stored

All data is securely stored in password-protected systems with two-factor authentication.
Documents are retained only as long as necessary to provide the service or meet legal obligations.

You may request deletion of your data at any time, unless we are legally required to retain it.

6. Sharing of Data

Your data will only be shared with third parties when necessary, such as:

Government offices (e.g. Directorate of Civil Registry, consulates, District Administration Offices, KEPs)
Official document providers (e.g. General Register Office, apostille services)
Couriers or postal services handling physical documents

Your data will never be shared without your knowledge or consent.

Third-Party Reviews – Trustpilot

We may invite you to leave a review via Trustpilot. To do this, we may share your name and email with Trustpilot solely for collecting feedback.
By submitting a review, you agree to Trustpilot’s terms and privacy policy.

Participation is optional. You may opt out by contacting info@cypriotbydescent.co.uk.

7. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Request corrections or updates
Request deletion of your data
Withdraw consent at any time
File a complaint with the ICO: www.ico.org.uk

To exercise your rights, email: info@cypriotbydescent.co.uk

8. Cookies

This website may use basic cookies for functionality or visitor analytics via Google Sites. No personally identifiable information is collected via cookies. If tracking tools are introduced in the future, a cookie notice will be provided.

9. Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated periodically. You will be notified of any material changes via the website or by email.

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