At ChaletFinder.co.uk, we are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the rights you have under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK-GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Who We Are
ChaletFinder.co.uk is the Data Controller responsible for how your personal information is collected and used. If you have any questions, you can contact our Managing Director at office@chaletfinder.co.uk.
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect:
- Contact details (name, email, phone number, address)
- Booking and enquiry information
- Preferences, interests, and demographic details
- Technical data such as IP address and browser information
- Information you provide when applying for a job
- Any data you submit through forms, emails, or phone calls
We do not store financial information such as credit card numbers.
3. How We Use Your Data
We only use your personal data when we have a lawful reason to do so. This may include:
- Responding to enquiries
- Processing bookings and fulfilling contracts
- Providing customer support
- Sending marketing communications (only if you've opted in)
- Improving our services and website
- Meeting legal or regulatory requirements
We never sell your data.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We process personal data under one or more of the following bases:
- Your consent
- To perform a contract
- To comply with legal obligations
- Our legitimate business interests
- Protection of vital interests
Special category data is only processed with explicit consent or where legally permitted.
5. Data Sharing
We may share your data with:
- Group companies
- Service providers and subcontractors
- Property owners and partners (to fulfil bookings)
- Law enforcement or regulatory bodies where required
We ensure all third parties protect your data appropriately.
6. International Transfers
If we transfer your data outside the UK/EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as approved contractual clauses or adequacy decisions.
7. Data Security
We take data security seriously. Measures include:
- Secure systems and encrypted storage
- Password protection
- Staff training and access controls
We do not keep hard copies of customer personal data.
8. How Long We Keep Your Data
We keep your data only as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected, or as required by law. When no longer needed, it is securely deleted.
9. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request corrections
- Request deletion (in certain circumstances)
- Restrict or object to processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
To make a request, contact office@chaletfinder.co.uk.
10. Marketing
We may send marketing emails about our services if you have opted in. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails or by contacting us.
11. Subject Access Requests
You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you. Requests should be sent to:
Managing Director
ChaletFinder.co.uk
3 Slaters Court
Knutsford
WA16 6BW
United Kingdom
We will respond within one month.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.
