Les Manibelles - Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2025

At Les Manibelles, your privacy is as precious to us as your time here. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you interact with us.

Who We Are

Les Manibelles

23 Chemin de la Tourette

81170 Amarens, France

Email: info@lesmanibelles.com

Phone: 06 77 74 36 64

Carl and David, your hosts at Les Manibelles, are the data controllers responsible for your personal information.

Information We Collect

When You Book or Enquire

  • Contact Details: Name, email address, phone number, postal address

  • Payment Information: Credit card details (processed securely through our payment provider)

  • Guest Preferences: Dietary requirements, accessibility needs, special requests

  • Travel Details: Arrival/departure dates, purpose of visit

During Your Stay

  • Service Preferences: Experience bookings, dietary choices, activity preferences

  • Communication Records: Emails, messages, and notes about your stay

  • Feedback: Reviews, testimonials, and suggestions

When You Visit Our Website

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, referring sites

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

  • Provide Our Services: Process bookings, prepare for your arrival, and deliver personalized experiences

  • Enhance Your Stay: Remember preferences for future visits, recommend activities, arrange special requests

  • Communicate With You: Send booking confirmations, pre-arrival information, and respond to enquiries

  • Marketing (with consent): Share updates about Les Manibelles, special offers, and local events

  • Legal Compliance: Meet tax, accounting, and safety requirements

  • Improve Our Services: Analyze feedback and usage patterns to enhance our offerings

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on:

  • Contract: To fulfill our accommodation and service agreements

  • Consent: For marketing communications and sharing your story

  • Legal Obligations: Tax records, guest registration requirements

  • Legitimate Interests: Ensuring security, preventing fraud, improving services

Who We Share Information With

Your privacy is paramount. We only share information with:

  • Service Partners: Local experience providers, restaurants (only what's necessary for bookings)

  • Professional Services: Accountants, legal advisors (bound by confidentiality)

  • Payment Processors: Secure payment gateways for transaction processing

  • Authorities: When legally required (e.g., local tourist tax requirements)

We never sell your personal information.

International Transfers

Your data is primarily stored and processed within the European Union. Any transfers outside the EU are protected by appropriate safeguards in compliance with GDPR.

How Long We Keep Your Data

  • Guest Records: 7 years (for tax and legal requirements)

  • Marketing Lists: Until you unsubscribe

  • Enquiries (no booking): 2 years

  • Payment Information: As required by financial regulations

Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data

  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate information

  • Erasure: Request deletion (where legally possible)

  • Portability: Receive your data in a transferable format

  • Object: Opt out of certain processing activities

  • Restrict: Limit how we use your data

  • Withdraw Consent: Change your mind about marketing communications

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@lesmanibelles.com.

Data Security

We protect your information through:

  • Secure, encrypted systems for data storage

  • Limited access on a need-to-know basis

  • Regular security reviews and updates

  • Secure payment processing through certified providers

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to:

  • Remember your preferences

  • Understand how you use our site

  • Provide relevant content

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Essential cookies required for website function cannot be disabled.

Marketing Communications

We'd love to stay in touch, but only with your permission. You can:

  • Opt-in during booking or via our website

  • Unsubscribe anytime using links in our emails

  • Update preferences by contacting us

Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 16 years of age.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. We'll notify you of significant changes via email or our website.

Contact Us

Questions about your privacy? We're here to help:

Data Protection Contact

Les Manibelles

Email: info@lesmanibelles.com

Phone: 06 77 74 36 64

Or contact Carl directly:

Carl@lesmanibelles.com

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the French Data Protection Authority (CNIL) at www.cnil.fr.

At Les Manibelles, protecting your privacy is part of our commitment to creating a sanctuary where you can truly relax and reconnect. Your trust is essential to the transformative experience we provide.