Privacy Policy
Draft. This page still needs a full read by a qualified legal professional before the site is treated as final.
1. Who this policy covers
This policy explains how Casa Velha, a privately owned villa near Alfeição, Loulé, Algarve, Portugal (Alojamento Local registration 168265/AL), handles personal data collected through this website.
2. What we collect
When you submit an enquiry through the Contact page, we collect the name, email address, and message you provide, along with any preferred check-in/check-out dates you choose to share. This information is used only to respond to your enquiry.
3. How enquiries are processed
Enquiry form submissions are sent via Formspree, a third-party form-processing service, which delivers the message to the property's inbox. Formspree's own privacy policy governs how it handles data in transit.
4. Cookies
This site uses Google Tag Manager for basic analytics, which is only loaded after you accept the cookie banner shown on your first visit. If you decline, no analytics cookies are set. A small local storage entry remembers your cookie choice so the banner doesn't reappear on every page.
Location pages on this site embed Google Maps. Viewing a map may set cookies controlled by Google, governed by Google's own privacy policy.
5. Data retention
Enquiry messages are kept only as long as needed to respond to your request. Exact retention period to be confirmed with the client.
6. Your rights
Under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data. To make a request, get in touch via the Contact page.
7. Governing law
This policy is governed by the laws of Portugal and the EU GDPR.
Last updated: draft, not yet published.