Privacy Policy
A. INTRODUCTION
At IP Market, operated by IP Unity B.V., we are committed to safeguarding your privacy and protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy delineates the reasons and methods by which we collect, process, and secure personal data, as well as your rights concerning such data under applicable laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
This Privacy Policy applies to:
- Clients and businesses engaging IP Market for leasing or monetizing IPv4 resources.
- Visitors to our website.
- Users of our platform’s services.
- Subscribers to our marketing communications.
- Individuals interacting with IP Market for inquiries, events, or research purposes.
By utilizing our services, you irrevocably and unconditionally consent to the collection, processing, and storage of your personal data as outlined herein, subject to IP Unity B.V.’s unilateral discretion and compliance with mandatory legal obligations under Dutch law and GDPR.
1. Legal Information
Business Name: IP Unity B.V.
Registered Address: Saffierborch 18, 5241 LN Rosmalen, Netherlands
Chamber of Commerce Number (KvK): 88528251
VAT Number (BTW): NL864669999B01
This Privacy Policy does not extend to the privacy practices of third-party websites or services linked from our platform, for which IP Unity B.V. bears no responsibility. You are encouraged to review their privacy policies separately.
B. WHAT PERSONAL DATA WE COLLECT
1. Data You Provide to Us
When you engage with IP Market, we may collect personal data, including but not limited to:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address.
- Business Information: Company name, business registration number (KvK), VAT number, and job title.
- Account Information: Username, password, and authentication details.
- Payment Information: Billing details, payment methods, and financial records.
- Communications: Messages transmitted to our support team or via our chat system.
- Compliance & KYC Information: Documents for identity verification, such as business registration certificates, Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) details, and government-issued IDs, required when financial thresholds are met.
2. Data Collected Automatically
Upon accessing our platform, we automatically collect certain data, including:
- Log Data: IP address, browser type, and access timestamps.
- Usage Data: Pages visited, session duration, and actions taken.
- Cookies & Tracking Technologies: As specified in our Cookie Policy (Section G).
3. Data from Third-Party Sources
We may obtain publicly available business information or data from service providers to verify identities, prevent fraud, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
C. PURPOSES FOR PROCESSING PERSONAL DATA
IP Unity B.V. processes your personal data for the following purposes, each grounded in a legal basis under GDPR, as determined at our sole discretion:
Purpose | Description | Legal Basis |
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Service Provision | Facilitating IPv4 leasing and monetization, account management, billing, and transaction processing. | Performance of a contract (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR) |
Security and Fraud Prevention | Detecting and preventing fraudulent activities, unauthorized access, and security risks to our platform and services. | Legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) |
KYC & Compliance | Verifying users under anti-money laundering (AML) and regulatory requirements when financial thresholds are met. | Legal obligation (Article 6(1)(c) GDPR) |
Marketing & Communications | Sending service updates, newsletters, and promotional content, solely with your explicit prior consent. | Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR) |
Legal & Tax Compliance | Fulfilling obligations under Dutch and EU law, including financial record-keeping and responding to lawful requests. | Legal obligation (Article 6(1)(c) GDPR) |
Improving Services | Analyzing usage trends to enhance platform performance and user experience. | Legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) |
Failure to provide necessary personal data may result in IP Unity B.V.’s inability to provide services or fulfill contractual obligations, and we reserve the right to restrict or terminate access accordingly, without liability.
D. DATA SHARING & DISCLOSURE
We may share your personal data with:
- Affiliated Companies: To facilitate business operations, client support, and legal compliance within IP Unity B.V.’s corporate structure.
- Service Providers: Payment processors, fraud prevention partners, and cloud hosting providers, bound by data processing agreements.
- Regulatory Authorities: To comply with legal requests, such as tax audits or law enforcement investigations, as required by Dutch or EU law.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or restructuring, subject to equivalent data protection standards.
IP Unity B.V. shall not sell personal data to third parties.
E. DATA RETENTION & SECURITY
- We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in Section C, legal obligations (e.g., Dutch tax retention requirements), or operational needs, as determined by IP Unity B.V.
- All data is encrypted during transmission and storage, secured with strict access controls implemented at our discretion.
- Data no longer required is permanently deleted in accordance with GDPR guidelines, unless retention is mandated by law.
F. YOUR RIGHTS UNDER GDPR
If you reside in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights under GDPR, subject to IP Unity B.V.’s interpretation and application:
- Right to Access: Request confirmation and a copy of your personal data (Article 15 GDPR).
- Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data (Article 16 GDPR).
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion where data is no longer necessary or processing is unlawful, subject to legal retention obligations (Article 17 GDPR).
- Right to Object: Restrict processing in certain cases, including direct marketing (Article 21 GDPR).
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format for transfer (Article 20 GDPR).
To exercise these rights, contact [email protected]. Responses will be provided within one month, extendable by two months for complex requests, as per GDPR.
G. COOKIE POLICY
This section outlines how IP Market utilizes cookies to enhance your browsing experience.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website, enabling recognition of preferences, performance optimization, and security enhancement.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (Required for Website Functionality)
Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
---|---|---|
XSRF-TOKEN | Ensures security by preventing cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks. | Session only |
laravel_session | Identifies a session instance for a user. | Session only |
_session | Stores session data to maintain user login state and preferences. | Session only |
remember_web_{identifier} | Allows "Remember Me" function to keep users logged in. | 5 years |
_token | Used to validate form submissions for security purposes. | Session only |
_GRECAPTCHA | Used by Google reCAPTCHA to provide risk analysis and prevent bot access. | 6 months |
rc::a | Persistent cookie for distinguishing between humans and bots. | Permanent |
rc::b | Session cookie for distinguishing between humans and bots. | Session only |
_cw_session | Maintains chat sessions across pages. | Session only |
auth_data | Stores authentication data for login sessions. | 1 year |
__cf_bm | Cloudflare bot management cookie. | 30 minutes |
cf_clearance | CAPTCHA completion verification by Cloudflare. | 30 minutes |
Analytics Cookies (Performance & Usage Data)
Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics - Unique user tracking. | 2 years |
_gid | Google Analytics - Session tracking. | 24 hours |
_gat | Google Analytics - Request rate limiting. | 1 minute |
_hjSessionUser_{site_id} | Hotjar User ID tracking. | 1 year |
_hjIncludedInPageviewSample | Determines inclusion in analytics sample. | 30 minutes |
3. Managing Cookies
You may reset your cookie preferences at any time. Click the button below to do so:
H. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
We may transfer your personal data to countries outside the EEA where service providers are located. Such transfers are safeguarded by:
- EU Standard Contractual Clauses for data protection.
- Your explicit consent, where legally required for cross-border processing.
I. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
IP Unity B.V. reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal or operational changes. Updates will be posted on our website, with significant changes notified accordingly.
J. CONTACT US
For privacy-related inquiries, contact us at:
IP Market (IP Unity B.V.)
Saffierborch 18, 5241 LN Rosmalen, Netherlands
Email: [email protected]
K. FINAL REMARKS
By using IP Market, you acknowledge and agree to this Privacy Policy, including our Cookie Policy. If you do not consent, please refrain from using our platform.