Privacy Policy & Use of Cookies

This Privacy Policy explains how The Old Vicarage Laugharne (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses and protects any personal information you provide when using this website. We are committed to ensuring your privacy is protected and handled in accordance with UK data protection law.

1. Who We Are

This website is operated by:

The Old Vicarage Laugharne
King Street
Laugharne
Carmarthen
SA33 4QE

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following information:

• Your name and contact details (such as email address or telephone number).
• Information you provide when making an enquiry or booking.
• Correspondence if you contact us directly.
• Technical information such as IP address, browser type and pages visited (via cookies).

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information only where it is necessary and lawful to do so, including:

• To respond to enquiries or booking requests.
• To manage bookings and provide accommodation services.
• To communicate with you about your stay or enquiry.
• To improve the performance and content of our website.
• To comply with legal or regulatory obligations.

We do not sell, rent or trade your personal data to third parties.

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we process personal data on one or more of the following lawful bases:

• Performance of a contract (e.g. handling a booking or enquiry).
• Legitimate interests (e.g. operating and improving our website).
• Legal obligation (where required by law).
• Your consent (where explicitly given).

5. How We Store and Protect Your Data

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse or disclosure.

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or to comply with legal requirements.

6. Sharing Your Data

We may share personal data only where necessary, for example:

• With service providers involved in managing bookings or communications.
• Where required by law or regulatory authorities.

We ensure any third parties handle your data securely and in accordance with data protection law.

7. Your Data Protection Rights

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

• Request access to your personal data.
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Request erasure of your personal data, where applicable.
• Object to or restrict processing of your data.
• Request data portability.
• Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

8. Use of Cookies

This website uses cookies to improve user experience and analyse website traffic. Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential cookies – required for the website to function properly.
• Analytical cookies – help us understand how visitors use the website, allowing us to improve content and performance.

We do not use cookies to collect personally identifiable information without your consent.

Managing Cookies

You can choose to accept or decline cookies by adjusting your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this website.

9. Links to Other Websites

This website may contain links to external websites. Once you leave our site, we have no control over how other websites handle your data. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page and take effect immediately.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

The Old Vicarage Laugharne
King Street
Laugharne
Carmarthen
SA33 4QE