Privacy Policy At Beach Villas Vacation Properties, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website, book a rental, or communicate with our team. By using our services, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy. 

1. Information We Collect We collect both personal and non-personal information to provide our services, ensure secure reservations, and improve your guest experience. This may include: Personal Information You Provide  

1. Name, address, phone number, and email address 
2. Payment details (credit/debit card numbers, billing information)
3. Government-issued ID when required for booking
4. Guest details (number of adults, minors, pets) 
5. Communication preferences 
6. Automatically Collected Information 
1. IP address, browser type, and device details 
2. Website usage data (pages visited, links clicked, search queries) 
3. Cookies and similar technologies 
4. Third-Party Information 
5. Data received from payment processors, booking partners, or property management systems 
6. Social media or review platforms (if you interact with us there) 

2. How We Use Your Information We use your information to: 

1. Process and confirm reservations 
2. Communicate booking details, reminders, and confirmations 
3. Process payments and security deposits 
4. Respond to inquiries and provide customer support 
5. Enforce our Terms & Conditions, occupancy rules, and payment obligations 
6. Improve website functionality, services, and marketing efforts • Comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests 

 3. Sharing of Information We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share it in the following cases: 

1. Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors (e.g., payment processors, housekeeping, maintenance teams) who help us deliver our services. 
2. Legal Requirements: If required by law, regulation, or court order. 
3. Business Transfers: In the event of a sale, merger, or acquisition of Beach Villas Vacation Properties. 
4. Guest Safety & Property Protection: To protect the rights, safety, and property of our guests, owners, and staff. 

4. Cookies & Tracking Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to: • Enhance user experience • Track reservations and preferences • Analyze website traffic and performance • Deliver targeted advertising You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but certain site features may not function properly without them. 

5. Data Security We implement reasonable physical, electronic, and administrative safeguards to protect your personal information. While we strive to protect all data, no method of storage or transmission over the internet is 100% secure. 

6. Retention of Information We retain personal information only as long as necessary to: 

1. Fulfill reservations and business operations 
2. Meet legal, regulatory, and accounting requirements 
3. Resolve disputes or enforce agreements 

7. Children’s Privacy Our services are not directed at children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors without parental consent. If we learn we have inadvertently collected such information, it will be deleted promptly. 

8. Third-Party Websites Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information. 

9. Your Rights Depending on your location, you may have the right to: 

1. Access, update, or correct your personal information 
2. Request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention requirements) 
3. Opt-out of marketing communications 
4. Restrict or object to certain data processing activities 

Requests can be made by contacting us at: 📍 Beach Villas Vacation Properties 820 Buttonwood Dr, Fort Myers Beach, FL 📞 239-910-9396 📧 beachvillasfmb@gmail.com 

10. SMS & Communication Policy By opting in to SMS or email communication, you consent to receive booking confirmations, reminders, updates, and promotional offers. Standard message and data rates may apply. You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to SMS messages or unsubscribing from email communications. 

11. Updates to This Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on our website with the updated effective date. Continued use of our services after changes indicates your acceptance of the revised policy. 

12. Contact Us If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:  📞 239-910-9396 📧 beachvillasfmb@gmail.com