Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 1, 2026
Manni Consulting (“Manni Consulting,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect personal information when you visit our website, submit a form, email us, schedule a consultation, or use our consulting services.
This Privacy Policy is intended to comply with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), where applicable.
By using our website or contacting Manni Consulting, you acknowledge that your personal information may be processed as described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Who We Are
Manni Consulting provides consulting services related to citizenship by descent, including general eligibility guidance, document planning, document organization, application preparation support, consulate process guidance, and related consulting services.
Manni Consulting is based in Denmark.
For privacy-related questions, you may contact us at:
Manni Consulting
derrick@manniconsulting.com
2. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Country of residence
Citizenship, nationality, or eligibility-related information
Family history, ancestry, or lineage-related information
Information related to birth, marriage, death, divorce, naturalization, immigration, or other family records
Copies of documents or details needed to assess eligibility or support a citizenship by descent application
Payment or billing-related information, where applicable
Communications you send to us by form, email, phone, video call, or other methods
Any other information you choose to provide
We may also collect limited technical information automatically when you visit our website, including:
IP address
Browser type
Device type
Operating system
Pages visited
Referring website
General website usage information
Cookie and analytics information, depending on your cookie choices
3. Sensitive Personal Information
Because citizenship by descent consulting may involve ancestry, family history, identity documents, nationality, birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates, naturalization records, and similar materials, some information you provide may be sensitive.
We only request information that is reasonably necessary to respond to your inquiry, evaluate your situation, or provide consulting services.
You are responsible for ensuring that you have the right to share any documents or information involving family members or third parties.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use personal information to:
Respond to inquiries
Evaluate potential eligibility for citizenship by descent
Provide consulting services
Prepare, organize, or review document-related information
Communicate with you about your case, questions, appointments, or next steps
Provide invoices, receipts, or payment-related communications
Manage client relationships
Maintain business and accounting records
Improve our website, services, and client experience
Protect the security and integrity of our website and business systems
Comply with legal, tax, accounting, regulatory, or administrative obligations
Manni Consulting does not sell your personal information.
5. Legal Bases for Processing Personal Information
Where GDPR applies, we process personal information based on one or more of the following legal bases:
Consent
We may process your information when you have given consent, such as when you submit a contact form, agree to receive certain communications, or consent to non-essential cookies.
Contract or Pre-Contract Steps
We may process your information when necessary to provide services to you, respond to your inquiry, prepare a proposal, schedule a consultation, or perform an agreement with you.
Legal Obligations
We may process your information when necessary to comply with legal, tax, accounting, or regulatory obligations.
Legitimate Interests
We may process your information where necessary for our legitimate business interests, such as operating our website, responding to communications, improving services, preventing fraud, maintaining records, and protecting our business, provided those interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms.
6. Squarespace, Website Hosting, and Forms
This website is hosted and operated through Squarespace. When you visit our website, submit a form, or interact with website features, Squarespace may process certain information on our behalf, including contact form submissions, website usage data, device information, IP address, browser information, and other technical data.
We use Squarespace forms to collect inquiries and contact information submitted by visitors. Information submitted through these forms may be transmitted to us by email and/or stored within Squarespace’s platform.
Squarespace may also use cookies, analytics, security tools, and similar technologies to help operate, protect, and improve the website. Squarespace processes information according to its own privacy practices and terms.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies. Some cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. Other cookies, such as analytics or marketing cookies, may require your consent depending on your location and applicable law.
For more information, please review our Cookie Policy.
8. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share limited information only when reasonably necessary, including with:
Website hosting providers, including Squarespace
Email, scheduling, document sharing, payment processing, analytics, or business software providers
Professional advisors, such as accountants, attorneys, or consultants
Government agencies, consulates, archives, courts, translators, apostille providers, notaries, couriers, or document retrieval services, but only when authorized, directed, or reasonably necessary for the services
Legal authorities if required by law, subpoena, court order, regulatory request, or similar legal process
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites, agencies, consulates, or service providers that you choose to use or authorize.
9. International Transfers
Because citizenship by descent matters may involve international records, consulates, government agencies, archives, translators, and service providers, your personal information may be transferred to, stored in, or processed in countries outside Denmark, the European Union, or your country of residence.
Where required by law, we will take reasonable steps to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers of personal information.
10. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational steps to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
You should avoid sending highly sensitive documents through unsecured channels unless you are comfortable doing so or have confirmed a secure method of transfer with us.
11. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including to provide services, maintain business records, resolve disputes, comply with legal obligations, and support ongoing client needs.
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information, the nature of the services, legal requirements, accounting obligations, and legitimate business needs.
You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to any legal, accounting, contractual, or legitimate business reasons that may require us to retain certain records.
12. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, including GDPR where applicable, you may have the right to:
Request access to the personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Request deletion of your personal information
Request restriction of certain processing
Object to certain processing
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
Request transfer of your personal information in a portable format, where applicable
Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
To exercise your rights, contact us at:
derrick@manniconsulting.com
We may need to verify your identity before responding to a request.
13. Marketing Communications
If you choose to receive updates or marketing communications from us, you may unsubscribe or opt out at any time by contacting us at derrick@manniconsulting.com or using any unsubscribe option provided in the communication.
We do not send marketing emails without an appropriate legal basis.
14. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate parental or guardian consent.
If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
15. Legal Disclaimer
Manni Consulting is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice, legal representation, or immigration representation. Our services are limited to consulting, document guidance, application preparation support, and process assistance.
You should consult a qualified attorney or legal professional for legal advice specific to your situation.
16. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Continued use of the website or services after changes are posted means you acknowledge the updated Privacy Policy.
17. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact:
Manni Consulting
Email: derrick@manniconsulting.com