Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website.

By using this website, you agree to the terms of this policy.

2. Who We Are

We are Cornish Cottages Ltd, providing holiday property listings and booking services.

If you have any questions about this policy, you can contact us at:
Email: cornishholidaycottages@proton.me
Phone: +44 1234 567890

3. What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following data:

a) Information you provide directly

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Booking details (dates, property, preferences)
  • Messages sent via contact forms

b) Automatically collected data

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Pages visited and time spent on the site

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Process and manage bookings
  • Respond to enquiries
  • Improve our website and services
  • Send important booking-related communications
  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal data.

5. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to:

  • Improve user experience
  • Analyse website traffic
  • Remember your preferences

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

6. Sharing Your Data

We may share your data with:

  • Service providers (e.g. hosting, email services)
  • Payment processors (if applicable)
  • Legal authorities if required by law

All third parties are required to keep your data secure.

7. Data Storage and Security

We take appropriate measures to protect your data from:

  • Unauthorised access
  • Loss or misuse

However, no online system is completely secure.

8. How Long We Keep Your Data

We only keep your personal data for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfil the purposes we collected it for
  • Meet legal and accounting requirements

9. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Object to or restrict processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details above.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other websites (e.g. maps or social media).
We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: cornishholidaycottages@proton.me
Phone: +44 1234 567890