Privacy & Cookie Policy for Guesthouse Skálafell
Effective Date: 28th August 2025.
Guesthouse Skálafell ("we", "our", "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit www.skalafell.net or contact us at info@skalafell.net.
We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal data:
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Contact details: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address. 
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Booking details: Dates of stay, preferences, payment details (processed securely by third-party providers). 
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Technical information: IP address, browser type, device type, and pages visited (via cookies and analytics). 
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Communication records: Emails, messages, or inquiries sent to us. 
2. How We Use Your Information
We process your data to:
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Provide services and process bookings. 
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Respond to your inquiries and communicate important updates. 
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Comply with legal and accounting obligations. 
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Improve our website, services, and user experience. 
3. Legal Bases for Processing
We process your data on the following bases:
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Contract: To fulfill your booking or service request. 
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Consent: When you accept cookies or opt into marketing. 
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Legal obligation: To meet tax, accounting, and regulatory requirements. 
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Legitimate interest: To ensure security, improve services, and prevent fraud. 
4. Sharing of Personal Data
We only share data with:
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Trusted service providers (e.g., booking engines, payment processors, IT services). 
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Public authorities when legally required. 
 We do not sell or rent personal data.
5. Cookie Policy
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What Are Cookies?- 
Cookies are small text files placed on your device to store information. They help us run our site, remember preferences, and analyze traffic. 
 
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Types of Cookies We Use:- 
Essential cookies: Required for site functionality (cannot be disabled). 
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Analytics cookies: Help us understand visitor interactions (Google Analytics or similar). 
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Preference cookies: Store language, region, or other settings. 
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Marketing cookies: Used to deliver relevant ads (only if applicable). 
 
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Cookie Consent- 
On your first visit, you will see a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or manage cookies. You can also adjust cookie settings in your browser at any time. 
 
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6. Data Retention
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Booking and payment records: Up to 7 years (for tax and legal compliance). 
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Marketing and analytics data: Until consent is withdrawn. 
7. Your GDPR Rights
You have the right to:
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Access, correct, or request deletion of your data. 
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Withdraw consent at any time. 
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Object to certain processing or request data portability. 
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File a complaint with a data protection authority. 
To exercise your rights, email us at info@skalafell.net.
8. Data Security
We use secure hosting, encryption, and access controls to safeguard your data.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may link to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy policies.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy & Cookie Policy. Updates will appear on this page with a revised effective date.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this policy or your data, contact us:
Guesthouse Skálafell
Website: www.skalafell.net
Email: info@skalafell.net
