Use of the Trade Name “VDB Immobilier”

The term “VDB Immobilier” refers to the commercial name used by Marc Van Den Broeck in connection with his independent activity as a commercial real estate agent. This name is used to designate all services offered via this website, owned and managed by Marc Van Den Broeck, registered with the Nice RSAC under number 389 025 164.

Any reference to “VDB Immobilier” must be understood as referring to the individual commercial activity carried out by Marc Van Den Broeck.

Terms and Conditions of Use

Purpose

These Terms and Conditions of Use (hereinafter “Terms”) define the conditions of access and use of the website www.nice-property-finder.com, published by VDB Immobilier.

By using this website, the user fully and unreservedly accepts these Terms.

Acceptance of the Terms

Access to and use of the website www.nice-property-finder.com are subject to the user’s full acceptance of these Terms.
By accessing the website, the user acknowledges having read, understood and accepted the Terms, and agrees to comply with them.

Services Provided

The website www.nice-property-finder.com provides the following services:

1. Online property valuation

Collection of information including:
surface area, address, floor level, photos, building charges, year of construction, number of rooms, general condition, equipment and specific features (balcony, terrace, garden, pool, etc.).

2. Newsletter registration

Subscription to receive updates on the real estate market, new listings and advice.

3. Property search form (property finder service)

Collection of information regarding:
budget, preferred sectors, property criteria (type, bedrooms, surface area, etc.), financing options and user preferences.

4. Property sale form

Collection of details related to sale intentions, timeframes, availability for viewings, detailed property information (surface area, address, floor level, photos, charges, etc.), and options for marketing and promotion.

5. Real estate advice

Articles and analyses on market trends, buying and selling best practices, and personalised guidance to optimise your real estate decisions.

6. Advertising and promotion of clients’ properties

Showcasing properties with detailed descriptions, high-quality photos and targeted marketing campaigns.

Use of Information and Collaboration with Partners

At VDB Immobilier, the information collected is primarily used to support property transactions.

All data is handled with the utmost care and in compliance with legal requirements, including GDPR.

In specific cases, collaboration with real estate partners may occur, including but not limited to:

• prestige or high-end properties requiring specialised expertise

• properties located outside the Nice area

• rental transactions requiring dedicated management services

Any partner involved must also comply with applicable data protection regulations.

You will always be informed of such collaboration and the identity of the partner involved.

Data may be shared with partners only with your explicit consent, and VDB Immobilier may receive compensation for such transmission.

In accordance with Article L.121-34 of the French Consumer Code, partners must inform users of their right to register on the national telephone opt-out list.

Your data may also be shared with Propriétés Privées or trusted partners, with your explicit consent, for the follow-up of your project.

User Responsibilities

Users agree to access and use the website in good faith, honestly, fairly and reasonably, and for strictly personal, non-commercial use, in accordance with these Terms and applicable laws.

Users specifically agree not to:

• use the website for illegal purposes

• undermine public order, the rights or interests of VDB Immobilier, or harm its reputation

• publish or transmit content involving xenophobia, racism, hate speech, child exploitation, pornography, defamation, insults, or any content infringing third-party rights

• collect personal data displayed on the website for unauthorised purposes

• send unsolicited emails (spamming)

• use software or devices designed to disrupt or interfere with the proper functioning of the website

• attempt to attack or damage automated data processing systems, in accordance with Articles 323-1 et seq. of the French Criminal Code

In case of violation of these obligations, VDB Immobilier reserves the right to:

• restrict or deny access to all or part of the website without prior notice

• report fraudulent content or behaviour via the contact form

• take any necessary legal action

Users also agree to provide accurate and up-to-date information when using services.

Any fraudulent use may result in sanctions and legal action.

Intellectual Property Rights

The website VDB Immobilier / Nice Property Finder and all of its original content (including trademarks, logos, slogans, graphics, photographs, animations, videos, software solutions and texts), as well as its features and functionalities, are and shall remain the exclusive property of Marc Van Den Broeck and his licensors.

The website and its content are protected by copyright, trademark law and all other applicable French and international intellectual property laws.

The trademarks and trade dress of VDB Immobilier may not be used in connection with any product or service without the prior written consent of Marc Van Den Broeck.

In accordance with the provisions of the French Intellectual Property Code, any representation, reproduction, alteration, distortion and/or exploitation, in whole or in part, of the website and/or its content, by any process and on any medium whatsoever, without the express prior authorisation of Marc Van Den Broeck, constitutes an infringement of copyright.

Any unauthorised use of the website and/or its content will constitute grounds for civil and criminal liability on the basis of copyright infringement.

Therefore, users are forbidden from performing, including but not limited to, the following actions:

• extracting, by permanent or temporary transfer, all or a qualitatively or quantitatively substantial part of the content of one or more databases accessible on the website, onto another medium, by any means and in any form;

• reusing, by making available to the public, all or a qualitatively or quantitatively substantial part of the content of one or more databases, regardless of the form, including by hyperlink or through unauthorised media;

• creating, editing, maintaining, updating, importing, exporting, sharing with third parties (whether free or paid) and participating in any competing database derived from all or part of one or more of the databases belonging to Marc Van Den Broeck;

• more generally, any extraction, use, storage, reproduction, representation or conservation, direct or indirect, partial or total, of a qualitatively or quantitatively substantial part of the content of the databases belonging to Marc Van Den Broeck, including in temporary memory, by any of the above-mentioned means or using any unauthorised media.

By accepting these Terms, users acknowledge the intellectual property rights of Marc Van Den Broeck and undertake to respect them.

Marc Van Den Broeck grants users a personal, non-exclusive and non-transferable licence to access and use the website and its content in accordance with these Terms.
Any other form of use is excluded and requires prior written authorisation.

LEGAL NOTICE – TERMS OF USE – PRIVACY POLICY

1. Links to Third-Party Websites

The website nice-property-finder.com may include links to third-party websites or services.

Marc Van Den Broeck has no control over these external sites and cannot be held responsible for their content, privacy policies or practices.
The user acknowledges and accepts that:

• Marc Van Den Broeck does not guarantee the accuracy, relevance or update of information available on third-party websites.

• No liability shall be incurred for any direct or indirect damages resulting from the use of third-party websites or services.

• In case of dispute between the user and a third-party website, Marc Van Den Broeck cannot be held responsible.

Users are strongly encouraged to read the terms of use and privacy policies of any third-party websites before using their services.

2. Privacy Policy (GDPR Compliance)

2.1 Data Collected

Data collected on nice-property-finder.com may include:

Identity and contact data

• name, surname, phone number, email address

Real estate information

• property surface area, address, floor level, photographs, charges, equipment and amenities, etc.

Project information

• budget, search criteria, timeframe, sale intention, financing, preferences

Navigation data

• IP address, cookies, pages visited, browser type, device type

2.2 Purposes of Data Processing

Data is collected for the following purposes:

• conducting property valuations

• responding to your enquiry and following up your real estate project

• carrying out analyses and statistics

• improving website functionalities

• sending newsletters and alerts (with your consent)

• managing buyer search requests

• managing seller requests and marketing campaigns

• providing personalised real estate advice

Data may also be shared, with your explicit consent, with:

• Propriétés Privées (your partner network)

• trusted real estate partners when your project requires it

2.3 Legal Basis

Processing relies on:

• legitimate interest of VDB Immobilier

• execution of a contract or pre-contractual measures

• user consent (newsletter, cookies, partner referrals)

2.4 Data Retention

• Prospect data: retained for 3 years after last contact

• Client data: retained for 10 years (tax/legal obligations)

• Cookies: kept for up to 13 months

2.5 User Rights (GDPR)

In accordance with the GDPR, you may:

• access your data

• request correction or deletion

• restrict or object to processing

• withdraw consent at any time

• request portability of your data

To exercise your rights, contact:

Email:
Address: VDB Immobilier – 7 rue Auguste Gal, 06300 Nice, France

If you believe your data rights are not respected, you may file a complaint with the French data authority (CNIL).

3. Cookies Policy

3.1 What is a Cookie?

A cookie is a small text file stored on your device to improve your browsing experience.

3.2 Cookies Used on the Website

• Functional cookies: required for navigation and performance

• Analytics cookies: audience measurement (Brevo or other statistical tools)

• Preference cookies: store language and display settings

• Marketing cookies (optional): used only if activated later

3.3 Cookie Consent

Upon your first visit, a cookie banner appears allowing you to:

• accept all cookies

• refuse all cookies

• customise your choices

You may modify your preferences at any time.

4. Consumer Mediation

As a commercial agent working in collaboration with Propriétés Privées, consumer mediation is handled directly by Propriétés Privées in accordance with legal obligations.

For any mediation request, users may contact Propriétés Privées via:
www.proprietes-privees.com

5. Liability & Disclaimer

VDB Immobilier acts as an intermediary to support real estate projects.
Responsibility may only be incurred in the event of failure to meet contractual obligations.

VDB Immobilier:

• does not guarantee the success of a sale or purchase

• provides valuation models for guidance only (not expert appraisals)

• cannot be held liable for interruptions, errors, or limitations due to the user’s equipment or browser

• cannot guarantee the accuracy of valuation results

• is not responsible for relationships or agreements between users and third-party real estate professionals

Information provided on the website is indicative and does not constitute a binding offer.
Services offered may evolve at any time without prior notice.

6. Applicable Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by French law.

In the event of a dispute concerning the interpretation or performance of these Terms, and failing an amicable solution, jurisdiction is exclusively assigned to the Courts of Nice, France.

7. Data Processing with Typeform

Forms used on nice-property-finder.com are created with Typeform.

Data collected:

• identity and contact details

• property details (surface area, address, floor level, photos, charges…)

• project information (buying, selling, estimation)

• information required for valuations (project follow-up, pricing updates)

Data is stored securely by Typeform, which complies with GDPR requirements.

Mandatory fields (marked with an asterisk) must be completed to allow processing.

8. Online Property Valuation

As part of the valuation service:

• you may be contacted by email or phone

• a physical appointment may be proposed

• if needed, VDB Immobilier may refer your file to a trusted local professional for a refined valuation

• valuation data may be shared with specialised partners (with your explicit consent)

VDB Immobilier may also send regular updates on the estimated value of your property.

You may opt out at any time.

You also have the right to register on the Bloctel do-not-call list.

VDB Immobilier uses data from notaries, tax services and partners such as Yanport to produce valuations.
However, these valuations are not expert appraisals and include a margin of uncertainty.

No guarantee is provided regarding the exactness of valuation figures.

9. Contact Information

Publisher: Marc Van Den Broeck – VDB Immobilier
Website: www.nice-property-finder.com
Professional address: 7 rue Auguste Gal, 06300 Nice, France
Email:
Phone: +33 6 69 07 20 11