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Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy

Introduction

Le Sirene B&B (hereinafter referred to as the “Controller”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of its users’ personal data. This privacy policy (hereinafter referred to as the “Policy”) is provided in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (hereinafter “GDPR”) and provides users with information regarding the processing of their personal data collected through the website www.lesirenebnb.it (hereinafter referred to as the “Website”).

  1. Data Controller

The Data Controller is Le Sirene B&B, with registered office at Via Maria Paternò Arezzo, 56 97100 Ragusa Ibla | Sicily | Italy | VAT IT01365470887.

  1. Data Processor

The Data Processor is Franca Gulino, Via Maria Paternò Arezzo, 56 97100 Ragusa Ibla | Sicily | Italy.

  1. Types of Personal Data Collected

The personal data collected through the Website may include:

Navigation data: IP address, browser type, operating system, date and time of visit, pages visited, etc. These data are automatically collected by Google Analytics (see next section).

Data provided voluntarily by the user: name, surname, email, phone number, residential address, booking information (e.g., dates of stay, number of people, type of room), etc. These data are collected through the booking form on the Website or through links to Booking.com and Airbnb.

  1. Purposes of Data Processing

The personal data collected through the Website are processed for the following purposes:

Provide the services requested by the user: manage bookings, provide information about rooms and the B&B, respond to requests for information or assistance.

Improve the user’s browsing experience: analyze navigation data to optimize the Website and make it more user-friendly.

Send promotional communications: subject to the user’s consent, send newsletters and informational material solely about the B&B’s activities.

  1. Legal Basis for Data Processing

The processing of personal data is based on the following legal grounds:

Performance of a contract: the processing is necessary for the performance of the booking contract or for the provision of other services requested by the user.

User’s consent: the processing for marketing purposes is based on the user’s explicit consent.

Legitimate interest of the Controller: the processing for the purpose of analyzing navigation data is based on the legitimate interest of the Controller in improving the Website and the browsing experience of users.

  1. Data Processing Methods

The processing of personal data is carried out using computerized and telematic tools, with logic strictly related to the stated purposes and in compliance with the security measures required by law.

  1. Data Retention Period

Personal data will be stored for the time necessary to achieve the purposes for which they were collected and, in any case, no longer than 10 years from the date of collection for navigation data, 2 years from the date of termination of the contractual relationship for data provided for booking, and 5 years from the date of consent for data used for marketing purposes.

  1. Scope of Data Sharing

Personal data will be communicated exclusively to:

Competent authorities, in compliance with legal obligations or upon their request.

  1. User Rights

As the data subject, the user has the right to:

Access their personal data and obtain information regarding the processing.

Request the rectification of inaccurate personal data or the completion of incomplete personal data.

Request the erasure of their personal data in case of unlawful processing or if the data are no longer necessary for the purposes for which they were collected.

Obtain the restriction of processing under certain circumstances.

Object to the processing of their personal data for reasons related to their particular situation.

Receive their personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and transmit them to another data controller.

  1. Cookie Policy

The Website uses cookies to enable users to navigate efficiently and to perform certain functionalities. Cookies are small text files that are saved on the user’s device when they visit a website.

Types of cookies used:

Technical cookies: necessary for the proper functioning of the Website and to provide the user with the requested services.

Third-party cookies: used by Google Analytics to analyze user navigation data.

How to disable cookies:

Most browsers allow users to set their cookie preferences. It is possible to disable all cookies, accept all cookies, or receive a notification when a cookie is used. It is important to note that disabling cookies may affect the usability of the Website.

List of cookies present on the Le Sirene B&B website

Technical cookies:

Session cookies: necessary for the proper functioning of the Website and to allow the user to navigate and use its functionalities.

Authentication cookies: used to identify the user and allow them to access restricted areas of the Website.

Customization cookies: used to store the user’s preferences, such as the navigation language or the display of content.

Third-party cookies:

Google Analytics: used to analyze user navigation data and to improve the Website. For more information, please refer to the Google Analytics Cookie Policy: https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies?hl=en.

Booking.com: used to integrate the Booking.com reservation service on the Website. For more information, please refer to the Booking.com Cookie Policy.

Airbnb: used to integrate the Airbnb reservation service on the Website. For more information, please refer to the Airbnb.com Cookie Policy.

Please note that this list may not be exhaustive and may be subject to change over time.

How to disable cookies:

Most browsers allow users to set their cookie preferences. It is possible to disable all cookies, accept all cookies, or receive a notification when a cookie is used. It is important to note that disabling cookies may affect the usability of the Website.

For more information on cookies and how to disable them, please refer to the following notice:

Italian Data Protection Authority – Cookies: https://www.garanteprivacy.it/cookie (English version available)

Changes to the Privacy Policy

The Controller reserves the right to modify this Policy at any time, notifying users on the Website. Users are advised to periodically check this Policy for any updates or changes.

Contacts

To exercise their rights or for any other information regarding this Policy, the user may contact the Data Controller at the following email address: info@lesirenebnb.it

Last updated: February 28, 2024