Privacy

Elie Beach Apartment

Last updated: 10/1/2026

Elie Beach Apartment (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our website or contact us about a stay.

We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the EU GDPR, and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Who We Are

Elie Beach Apartment
Holiday accommodation
📍 Elie Beach Apartment, Scotland
📧 Email: privacy@eliebeachapartment.co.uk

For data protection purposes, we are the data controller of your personal data.

Personal Data We Collect

We only collect personal data that is necessary to manage enquiries and bookings.

This may include:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Booking details (dates of stay, number of guests)
Any information you provide when contacting us

We do not knowingly collect data from children.

How We Collect Personal Data

We collect personal data when you:

Contact us via our website, email, or phone
Make an enquiry or booking
Interact with our website (via cookies – see Cookies Policy)

How We Use Your Personal Data

We use your data to:

Respond to enquiries
Manage bookings and guest communications
Provide information related to your stay
Maintain the security and performance of our website

We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling.

Lawful Bases for Processing

Under UK and EU GDPR, we process personal data based on the following lawful bases:

Contract – to manage bookings and provide accommodation
Legitimate interests – to respond to enquiries and operate our holiday accommodation
Consent – where you have explicitly provided consent (e.g. optional cookies)

Sharing Your Data

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

Your data may be shared only when necessary with:

Booking platforms (e.g. if you book via a third-party site)
Service providers who help us operate the website (e.g. website hosting)

All third parties are required to handle your data securely and lawfully.

Data Retention

We keep personal data only for as long as necessary:

Booking and enquiry data is retained for administrative and legal purposes
Data is securely deleted when no longer required

Cookies and Website Data

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure it functions correctly and to improve user experience.

We process personal data collected through cookies in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the EU GDPR.

Lawful Bases for Processing

Strictly necessary cookies: Legitimate interest / contractual necessity
Analytics and functional cookies: Consent

No personal data collected via cookies is sold or shared for marketing purposes.

For full details on the cookies we use and how to manage them, please see our Cookies Policy.

Your Data Protection Rights

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

Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Restrict or object to processing
Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details above.

Complaints

If you have concerns about how we handle your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):

🌐 www.ico.org.uk

Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.