Data Collection Disclosure

Data Collection Disclosure for kittyscottage.eu

1. Who We Are

Kitty’s Cottage is a privately owned holiday home located in County Donegal, Ireland. The website kittyscottage.eu is operated to provide information about the property and allow visitors to make enquiries or bookings.

Data Controller: Kitty’s Cottage, Co. Donegal, Ireland Contact: kathleenmac@eircom.net

 

2. What Personal Data We Collect

A. Data You Provide Directly

These are collected when you interact with the site or contact us.

  • Enquiry Form Information — name, email address, phone number (optional), message content.

  • Booking‑related Information — dates of stay, number of guests, and any additional details you choose to share.

  • Email Communications — any information you send to us by email.

B. Data Collected Automatically

These are collected for security, performance, and basic analytics.

  • Server & Security Logs — IP address, browser type, device information, date/time of access, pages visited.

    • Collected automatically by our hosting provider (Hostinger) for security, fraud prevention, and troubleshooting.

  • Cookies & Similar Technologies

    • Essential cookies required for site functionality.

    • Optional cookies (analytics, preferences, marketing) only load after consent via our cookie banner.

C. Third‑Party Services (If Enabled)

Depending on your configuration, the site may use:

  • Google Analytics (Consent‑based) — anonymised usage statistics.

  • Spam Protection Tools (e.g., reCAPTCHA or Complianz integrations) — IP address and browser metadata to detect abuse.

  • Embedded Maps or External Widgets — may collect usage data according to their own privacy policies.

If any of these services are disabled in Complianz, they will not collect data.

 

3. Why We Collect Your Data

We process personal data for the following purposes:

  • Responding to enquiries and providing information about availability, pricing, and the property.

  • Managing bookings and communicating with guests.

  • Maintaining website security, preventing fraud, and detecting misuse.

  • Improving website performance and understanding visitor behaviour (only if analytics consent is given).

  • Complying with legal obligations, such as tax or accommodation‑related requirements.

 

4. Legal Bases for Processing

We rely on the following GDPR legal bases:

  • Consent — for analytics, optional cookies, and marketing communications.

  • Contract or pre‑contractual steps — when you enquire or make a booking.

  • Legitimate interests — site security, server logs, and preventing abuse.

  • Legal obligation — where required for accounting or regulatory compliance.

 

5. How Long We Keep Your Data

  • Enquiry emails: up to 12 months unless a booking is made.

  • Booking records: retained for up to 6 years for tax and accounting compliance.

  • Server logs: typically retained 30–90 days by our hosting provider.

  • Analytics data: retention depends on your consent settings and Google Analytics configuration.

 

6. Who We Share Your Data With

We only share data with trusted service providers necessary to operate the website:

  • Hostinger (EU) — website hosting and server logs.

  • Email service provider — for receiving and sending enquiry emails.

  • Analytics providers (if enabled) — Google Analytics.

  • Security tools — spam and bot‑prevention services.

We do not sell or share your data with third‑party advertisers.

 

7. International Data Transfers

Some third‑party services (e.g., Google) may process data outside the EU. Where this occurs, transfers are protected by:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), or

  • Other GDPR‑compliant safeguards.

 

8. Your GDPR Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction or deletion

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Object to certain processing

  • Request data portability

  • Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (DPC)

To exercise your rights, contact: kathleenmac@eircom.net

 

9. How to Withdraw Cookie Consent

You can change or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time using the Cookie Settings link in the website footer.

 

10. Contact

For privacy‑related questions: kathleenmac@eircom.net

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