GDPR and Privacy Policy – The Harbourside

Last updated: 26th January 2025

Introduction
Welcome to The Harbourside West Bay. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website and services.

Contact Information
Business Address: The Harbourside, West Bay, Bridport, DT6 4ER, United Kingdom

Information We Collect
We collect the following personal information:
• Names
• Email addresses

How We Collect Information
We collect information through:
• Website forms
• Email communications

How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information solely for:
• Responding to your inquiries
• Processing your bookings
• Providing customer service

Data Sharing
We do not share your personal information with any third parties except where required by law.

Age Restriction
Our services are only available to individuals who are 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect or process data from anyone under 18 years of age.

Security Measures
We protect your data through:
• Secure hosting through GoDaddy
• SSL encryption for all data transmission
• Regular security updates and monitoring

Geographic Scope
Our services are intended for users in the United Kingdom and Great Britain. All data is processed in accordance with UK data protection laws.

GDPR COMPLIANCE NOTICE

Last updated: 26th January 2025

Data Controller
The Harbourside West Bay
West Bay, Bridport, DT6 4ER
United Kingdom

Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the following rights:
• The right to access your personal data
• The right to rectify inaccurate personal data
• The right to request deletion of your personal data
• The right to restrict processing of your personal data
• The right to data portability
• The right to object to processing of your personal data

Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on:
• Contract fulfillment (for booking services)
• Legitimate interests (for communication and customer service)
• Legal obligations (for record-keeping and tax purposes)

Data Retention
We retain your personal data for:
• Active bookings: Duration of service plus 6 years (to comply with UK legal requirements)
• Inquiries: Up to 2 years from last communication

Technical Security
Your data is protected through:
• GoDaddy’s secure hosting infrastructure
• WordPress security features and regular updates
• Encrypted data transmission
• Regular security monitoring and backups

Your Rights to Complain
You have the right to make a complaint at any time to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK supervisory authority for data protection issues

Changes to This Notice
We may update this privacy notice from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.