Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how La Fontanita collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you use this website.

By using this site, you agree to the terms described below.

2. Data collected

We may collect the following personal data when you interact with the website:

Name
Email address
Phone number (if provided)
Booking information (dates, number of guests, preferences)
Messages sent via contact forms
Technical data (IP address, browser type, cookies)

3. Purpose of data collection

Your data is collected for the following purposes:

Managing bookings and inquiries
Responding to contact requests
Processing payments (if applicable)
Improving website functionality and user experience
Legal and administrative obligations

4. Legal basis

Data processing is based on:

Your consent (contact forms, booking requests)
Contract execution (reservation management)
Legal obligations (invoicing, accounting)
Legitimate interest (website improvement and security)

5. Data sharing

Your personal data is never sold.

It may only be shared with trusted service providers necessary for the operation of the website, such as:

Hosting provider
Email service
Booking or payment systems (e.g. Stripe, GiveWP if enabled)

All providers comply with applicable data protection regulations.

6. Data retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary:

Booking data: up to 5 years (legal and accounting obligations)
Contact form messages: up to 12 months
Technical data: according to cookie policy duration

7. Cookies

This website may use cookies to:

Ensure proper functionality
Measure traffic (analytics)
Improve user experience

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

8. Your rights (GDPR)

In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Request correction of your data
Request deletion of your data
Restrict or object to processing
Request data portability

To exercise these rights, contact us at:

📧 francinevandam@gmail.com

9. Data security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against loss, misuse, or unauthorized access.

10. Third-party services

This website may use third-party services such as:

Google Maps (location display)
WordPress plugins (forms, bookings, analytics)
Payment gateways (Stripe / PayPal if activated)

These services may process data according to their own privacy policies.

11. Contact

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy: