Privacy policy

Effective Date: July 12, 2025
Merkator B.V., located at Leonard Springerlaan 37, 9727 KB Groningen, The Netherlands (“we”, “us”,
or “our”), is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data responsibly. This Privacy
Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data in compliance with applicable
privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and relevant U.S. data
protection regulations.
Merkator B.V. is certified for ISO 27001 (Information Security Management) and ISO 9001 (Quality
Management) by LRQA, reflecting our commitment to information security and quality standards.

  1. Who We Are
    Merkator B.V. provides informational content about our products and services through this website.
    Sales and transactions are conducted separately from this site. The website exists solely for
    informational purposes.
    ✉️ For privacy inquiries, contact us at: info@gaiabuilder.com
  2. What Data We Collect
    We limit data collection to what is necessary:
    Server-Side Traffic Analytics: We collect anonymized information such as:
    • Browser type
    • Visited pages
    • Time spent on site
    • General geographic region (based on IP)
    This is used only to understand and improve website performance.
    Newsletter Subscription Data:
    • Name (if provided)
    • Email address

We do not use client-side cookies or third-party tracking tools.

  1. How We Use Your Data
    Your data is used for the following purposes:
    • Analyzing server-side website traffic for internal insights
    • Sending emails to users who have explicitly subscribed
    • Complying with legal and regulatory requirements
    We never sell or share your data for advertising or third-party marketing purposes.
  2. Legal Bases for Processing
    We rely on the following legal grounds:
    • Consent – for email marketing subscriptions
    • Legitimate Interest – for analytics and improving services
    • Legal Obligation – to comply with applicable data protection laws
    In the United States, we also adhere to state-level legislation such as the California Consumer
    Privacy Act (CCPA) and similar privacy laws.
  3. Email Marketing
    We manage our email communications via Odoo, a secure marketing automation platform. If you
    subscribe:
    • You may receive updates about our offerings or related news
    • You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in each email
    • Your information is securely handled in accordance with GDPR and U.S. privacy laws
  4. Your Rights
    You have the right to:
    • Request access to your personal data
    • Request correction or deletion
    • Withdraw consent (unsubscribe)
    • Object to processing or request data portability
    • File a complaint with a relevant supervisory authority
    To exercise these rights, contact us at info@gaiabuilder.com.
  5. Data Security & Certifications
    We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data.
    Merkator B.V. is certified for:
    • ISO 27001 – Information Security Management
    • ISO 9001 – Quality Management
    These certifications are independently verified by LRQA, ensuring our systems and processes meet
    recognized international standards.
  6. Changes to This Policy
    We may occasionally update this Privacy Policy. When we do, we’ll post the revised version with an
    updated effective date. Your continued use of the site indicates your acceptance of any changes.

Contact Us
Merkator B.V.
Leonard Springerlaan 37
9727 KB Groningen, The Netherlands
✉️ info@gaiabuilder.com