Bunica Maria – Guesthouse for birders Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Bunica Maria – Guesthouse for birders (“we”, “our”, “us”) collects, uses, and protects personal data when you visit our website, contact us, or make a reservation. To ensure transparency, the Privacy Policy Bunica Maria applies to all data activities that occur at our guesthouse.

We are committed to processing personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and applicable Romanian legislation.

2. Data We Collect

We may collect the following personal data:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Billing and reservation details
  • Stay preferences and booking information
  • IP address and website usage data (via cookies)

We collect data only when voluntarily provided (contact form, email, booking form) or automatically through essential website functionality. Importantly, data collection is regulated under the Privacy Policy Bunica Maria to protect your information.

3. Purpose of Data Processing

Personal data is processed for the following purposes:

  • Managing reservations and accommodation services
  • Communicating before, during, and after your stay
  • Issuing invoices and fulfilling legal obligations
  • Improving website functionality and user experience
  • Responding to inquiries

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data. In line with Privacy Policy Bunica Maria, protecting your data is central to our operations.

We process personal data based on:

  • Contract performance (reservation and accommodation services)
  • Legal obligations (accounting and fiscal regulations)
  • Legitimate interest (communication and service improvement)
  • Consent (where required, such as newsletter subscriptions)

5. Data Retention

Personal data is stored only for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill contractual obligations
  • Comply with Romanian accounting and tax regulations
  • Resolve potential disputes

After this period, data is securely deleted or anonymised. You can trust that the Privacy Policy Bunica Maria governs how long your information is kept and how it is handled afterward.

6. Data Sharing

We may share personal data only when necessary with:

  • Accounting service providers
  • IT and website hosting providers
  • Public authorities when required by law

All third parties are required to process data securely and in compliance with GDPR, with adherence to the principles outlined in the Privacy Policy Bunica Maria.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a data subject, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Request data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time

Requests may be submitted using the contact details provided below. Furthermore, Privacy Policy Bunica Maria ensures your rights are respected at all stages.

8. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve functionality and analyse website traffic. The use of cookies falls under the Privacy Policy Bunica Maria, which governs our online practices.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

For detailed information, please refer to our Cookie Policy (if applicable).

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These safeguards are outlined in the Privacy Policy Bunica Maria to ensure data protection at Bunica Maria – Guesthouse for birders.

10. Contact Information

For any privacy-related questions or requests, please contact:

Bunica Maria – Guesthouse for birders
Mahmudia, Tulcea County, Romania
Email: contact@bunicamaria.com
Phone: +40721206963