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Privacy Policy
What does this Privacy Policy cover?
We, Casa Bahamas, control the data collected and used through this Website.
We own and directly provide bookings for this vacation rental property. If you select the vacation rental using the Website, we will redirect you to the third party that owns or otherwise makes the property available for rent.
This Privacy Policy, which only applies to this particular Website, explains how we collect, use, and disclose information. We do not control any third-party actions, websites, content, or conduct (collectively, “Third-Party Websites”), regardless of whether those Third-Party Websites are linked to, redirected from, or accessible from the Website.
Third-Party Platforms have separate privacy practices and policies, which may include separate third-party Cookies or similar technologies. If you choose to visit or use Third-Party Websites, including by clicking on booking links and getting redirected to Third-Party Websites, you assume all risk of doing so.
When do we collect personal information?
This section describes when information is collected about you and other users of the Website.
Generally speaking, Casa Bahamas collects personal information when users provide that information to us or the public, such as when a user searches on the Site. If you create and use an account, such as using Google or Facebook sign-in/up, we may collect related information made available by third parties, as described below; and if you create, use, link, vote on, comment on, or add to a “favourites” list, we collect information related to your activity.
Casa Bahamas collects other types of information, such as device, internet, and geolocation information from technical processes, such as when you access the Site and your browser sends device and/or internet information. Casa Bahamas may also collect information you provide to us or content you make public outside of the Website, such as when you contact us through customer service or social media, for example by posting a review about Casa Bahamas or tagging Casa Bahamas in a post. The information collected off the Website may be combined with that collected through the Website.
Casa Bahamas, like many websites, uses Cookies (files that are placed on your computer or electronic device when you visit a website), web beacons, and similar technologies. These allow us to gather technical device and internet connection, internet activity, and geolocation information. Casa Bahamas uses the following types of Cookies, which may include Cookies that we or third parties place, to customise and streamline your experience, for example to remember your search terms and advertise relevant content to you. When you use any website, certain technical information can be automatically collected.
Here are different types of Cookies used:
(1) Necessary Cookies are essential in order for the Website to display and perform properly. Necessary Cookies are used, for example, to identify you or prevent security risks.
(2) Preferences Cookies are used to store preferences set by you, such as your language preferences. Preferences Cookies improve your experience using the Website.
(3) Analytics and Performance Cookies collect information on how you and other users interact with the Website. Often, this information is aggregated and is used to improve the Website.
(4) Advertising Cookies allow us and others to deliver, for example, ads that may be of interest to you.
For example, we may use Cookies and web beacons, including those placed by third parties, to deliver Personalsed Ads that may be of interest to you; and we use Cookies to provide account features and to assist with tracking your “favorited” listings. We may also use a web beacon in email messages sent to track your response. Cookies and web beacons also help us and our third-party advertising partners ensure you do not see the same advertisements over and over and to identify and block unwanted ads. We also use these tracking tools to better understand your behaviours and browsing activities, and to generate inference information.
Casa Bahamas may also use third-party Cookies to improve the Site and your user experience and advertise offers of interest to you. In other words, your information may be shared with these third parties and vice versa. In particular, online behavioral advertising (“OBA”) and/or multi-site advertising is occurring on the Website, and Third-Party Cookies may be used to provide a more targeted advertising experience both on and off the Website. For example, the Site contains third-party Cookies to collect information, analyse aggregate activity, and show personalised ads. If you want to change your Cookie preferences, you can do so, for example, in your browser. For more information, see https://www.allaboutcookies.org/
You can also obtain information at these websites:
www.youronlinechoices.com/uk/your-ad-choices
www.networkadvertising.org/choices
You can change your Cookie settings in your internet browser (e.g., Chrome, Edge, Firefox), but you risk that some of the features of the Website may not function correctly. For more information, see https://www.allaboutcookies.org/
What categories of information do we collect?
This section describes the categories of information that we collect through the Website.
As an initial matter, we collect information when you provide it to us over the Website. If you create or use an account, such as through Google or Facebook sign-in/up, we may collect information relating to your sign-in/up, such as your first and last name, email address(es), and profile picture, and if you create, use, link, vote on, comment on, or add to a “favourites” list, we collect information related to your activity. If you click to list a property, you will be redirected to the third-party allowing your listing, and we may collect booking data from the third party.
Casa Bahamas may also collect information from you that you voluntarily upload for public display, such as when you post a review or comment. Once you submit information publicly, neither you nor Casa Bahamas is able to control how it may be copied, shared, or used by other parties, even if you later want to try to delete it. In other words, you should carefully consider what to make public in the first place.
When you use the Website, we automatically gather information made available by your web browser (such as Google Chrome), internet service provider (such as Comcast), and device (such as your computer or phone), depending on your settings for each. For example, we may collect your IP address, navigation and click-stream data, browser type, browser version, information about the operating system or type of device you use, the device ID associated with your device, the date and time you access the Website and your login attempts, the pages of our Website that you visit, the time spent on those pages, your mobile operating system, and unique device identifiers and other diagnostic data.
We may also gather certain information automatically and store it in log files, including IP addresses, browser type, internet service provider (ISP), referring/exit pages, operating system, date/time stamp, and clickstream data. Likewise, we may collect information about your browsing history, search history, and information regarding your interaction with a particular website, application, or advertisement, including the Website. We may collect information regarding the website, application, or advertisement you visited immediately before and after your use of the Website. Further, we may collect information about where you are located. For example, we may collect your approximate location from your IP address
From time to time, we may collect other information from you, such as when you request assistance through our customer service department. Casa Bahamas may also create new information about you by drawing inferences from the information identified in the categories listed above.
How is your information used?
This section describes how your personal information may be used.
When Villa Bahamas uses your information for a “Business Purpose,” it means such use is reasonably necessary and proportionate to achieve an operational purpose of Casa Bahamas..
How is your information disclosed to others?
This section describes how your information may be disclosed or shared with third parties. When Casa Bahamas shares your information for a “Business Purpose,” it means such use is reasonably necessary and proportionate to achieve an operational purpose of Casa Bahamas. When Casa Bahamas shares your information for a “Commercial Purpose,” it means such disclosure is intended to advance Casa Bahamas business interests, such as by advertising to you. Please note that we do not “sell” your personal information to third parties.
Casa Bahamas will retain your information for the length of time necessary to fulfil the Business Purposes and Commercial Purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.
What are consumer rights regarding personal data?
Certain users have rights to access and/or delete information that we have collected, used, or disclosed. If you have a specific request to access, correct, or delete your information, including a request to delete your account or favourite listings.
If you reside in a location governed by the GDPR, then the following are Casa Bahamas legal bases for the processing of your information:If processing of information may be necessary to protect the vital interests of the data subject or of another natural person, Art. 6(1) lit. d GDPR serves as legal basis.If we have obtained consent for processing operations of information by the data subject, Art. 6(1) lit. a GDPR serves as the legal basis.If processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by Villas Bahamas or by a third party, except where such interests are overridden by the interests or fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject, processing operations are based on Art 6(1) lit. f GDPR.If processing of information is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is a party, Art. 6(1) lit. b GDPR serves as legal basis.If the processing of information is required to comply with a legal obligation to which Casa Bahamas is subject, Art. 6(1) lit. c GDPR serves as legal basis.
Please note that Casa Bahamas does not currently respond to DNT requests (DNT is a feature offered by some browsers which, when enabled, sends a signal to websites to request that your browsing is not tracked
Do we collect information about children?
Casa Bahamas will never knowingly collect personal information about children under the age of 13. Because we do not collect such information about children, we have no such information to use or to disclose to third parties. If we obtain actual knowledge that we have collected personal information about children under the age of 13, we will immediately delete that information from our database.
How do we process opt-out requests?
When you give us your email address or email us, or if you create and use an account on the Site, you consent to receive emails from us, including advertising messages and offers that may be of interest to you. Providing consent to promotional emails is not a condition of purchasing anything from Casa Bahamas. You can always opt-out of receiving advertising emails by following the instructions in each advertising email or by contacting us. Please note that, even if you unsubscribe from advertising emails, we may still send you any necessary, non-promotional emails, such as updates to our Privacy Policy and Terms.
What is our contact information?
The Website contains a contact form for your use
How do we modify our Privacy Policy?
The posted version of this Privacy Policy on the Website is the current version, and if any modifications are made, we will post the then-current version on the Website. Any modified Privacy Policy will only apply as of the effective date of the Privacy Policy.
This Privacy Policy was updated on March 10 2024