Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

This website (loselefantesbeachhouse.com) is operated by Alfredo Lázaro Marrero, located in the Canary Islands, Spain.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, you can contact us at:

📧 hello@loselefantesbeachhouse.com

2. Purpose of This Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, contact us, or subscribe to our newsletter. We are committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and Spanish Law 3/2018 (LOPDGDD).

3. What Information We Collect

We only collect and process the following personal data:

• Name
• Email address

This information is collected through:

• The contact form, when you send us a message.
• The newsletter sign-up form, when you subscribe to updates.

We do not collect any sensitive personal data (such as financial or health information), and we do not use automated decision-making or profiling.

4. Why We Collect Your Data (Lawful Basis)

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

You can withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any newsletter email or by contacting us directly.

5. Data Retention

• If you subscribe to our newsletter, we retain your name and email address for as long as you remain subscribed.
• If you contact us without subscribing, we do not store your personal data beyond what is necessary to respond to your enquiry.

Once your data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted.

6. Sharing and Transfers

We do not share your personal data with third parties, and we do not transfer data outside the European Union / European Economic Area. Google Analytics may process limited technical information (like IP address and browser type) to help us understand website usage. This data is anonymised and aggregated whenever possible.

7. Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses Google Analytics to collect statistical information about visitor behaviour.

• Cookies from Google Analytics help us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it.
• These cookies are non-essential, and they are only activated if you give consent through the cookie banner or settings.
• You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time via your browser settings or the cookie notice.

For detailed information, see our Cookie Policy.

8. Your Rights

As a user under the GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data.
• Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Erase your data ("right to be forgotten").
• Restrict or object to processing.
• Withdraw consent at any time.
• Port your data to another controller.
• File a complaint with the Spanish Data Protection Agency (Agencia Española de Protección de Datos, www.aepd.es) if you believe your rights have been violated.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@loselefantesbeachouse.com or via our contact form.

9. Data Security

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including:

• Encrypted website connection (HTTPS / SSL).
• Access controls limited to authorised personnel.
• Regular software and security updates.

Despite these measures, no online system is completely secure; however, we take all reasonable steps to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not intended for children under 16 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. The latest version will always be available on this page, with the date of the most recent update shown at the top.