🔒 Privacy Statement

 

At RyePark House, we’re committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data with care and transparency.

This statement outlines how we collect, use, share, and protect the information you provide when enquiring or booking with us — and how we comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

 

🏡 Who We Are

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RyePark House is owned and managed by Maria McCarthy, offering short-term holiday accommodation at:

RyePark House
Bratton Fleming
Barnstaple, Devon
EX31 4SF

 

📞 01598 711879
📧 maria.mccarthy@ryeparkhouse.com

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📋 Why We Collect Your Data

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We collect your data to:

• Provide quotes and process bookings

• Manage your stay and notify you of service updates

• Occasionally send promotional emails if requested

We only collect the data needed to provide these services and never use cookies on our website. We’ll only collect your data if you contact us directly via our contact form.

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🗂️ What Data We Collect

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Purpose

Data Collected

Quote

Name, email, phone number

Booking

Names of guests, lead booker’s address, email, mobile, payment details, special requirements (e.g. allergies, disabilities), and bank details if needed.

 

🤝 Who We Share Your Information With

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We use a hosted booking system called Booklets, which may access your data to facilitate your booking.
📄 You can review their privacy policy here: Bookalet Privacy Policy

🛡️ How We Treat Your Information

• Guest data is kept for the duration of your booking and stay.

• We are required under UK tax law to retain lead booker contact details for up to 6 years.

• Your information is stored securely and is not used for marketing unless you opt in.

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📣 Your Information Rights

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You have the right to:

• Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you

• Withdraw your consent at any time

Once requested, we will delete your data after 180 days (to comply with legal disclosure requirements).

If you have concerns about how your data has been handled, please contact us directly. If unresolved, you may contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
🌐 www.ico.org.uk

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