Privacy Policy
Last updated: 10 August 2025
At Abernant Hir Cottage, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard the data you provide when you use our website or contact us about a booking.
Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal information:
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Contact details: name, email address, phone number, postal address
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Booking information: stay dates, number of guests, special requests
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Payment details: collected securely through our payment provider (we do not store your full card details)
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Website usage data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and other analytics information collected via cookies
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
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Process bookings and communicate with you about your stay
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Provide information about Abernant Hir Cottage and local attractions
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Improve our website and services
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Comply with legal or regulatory requirements
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
We may share your data only with:
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Payment processors (to handle secure transactions)
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Website hosting and email providers (to operate the website and booking system)
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Legal authorities (if required to comply with the law)
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and to help us understand how visitors use the site. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work as intended.
Data Retention
We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it for, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
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Access the personal information we hold about you
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Request correction of inaccurate information
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Request deletion of your data
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Restrict or object to processing of your data
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Request data portability
To exercise these rights, please contact us at garethandnikki@icloud.com
Security
We take appropriate measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.