Privacy Policy

Ingleside Guest House, Lynton

Last updated: 20 January 2026

Ingleside Guest House (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

1. Who We Are

Business name: Ingleside Guest House
Location: Lynton, Devon, United Kingdom
Contact : 01598 75 22 23

For the purposes of data protection law, Ingleside Guest House is the data controller.

2. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

- Name
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Booking details (dates of stay, room type, special requests)
- Payment-related information (processed securely by third-party providers; we do not store card details)
- Communications with us (emails, contact forms, phone enquiries)

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

- Manage bookings and reservations
- Communicate with you about your stay
- Meet legal and regulatory obligations
- Improve our services and website
- Respond to enquiries

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:

- Contract: To fulfil a booking or reservation
- Legal obligation: For accounting or legal requirements
- Legitimate interests: To operate and improve our business
- Consent: Where you have explicitly provided it (e.g. marketing emails)

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share it only with:

- Payment processors
- Booking platforms
- IT and website service providers
- Authorities where legally required

All third parties are required to respect the security of your data.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above, or to comply with legal obligations.

7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request erasure of your data
- Object to or restrict processing
- Withdraw consent at any time

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us using the details above.

Cookie Policy

Ingleside Guest House, Lynton

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function properly and improve user experience.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential cookies: Necessary for the website to function correctly

Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website (e.g. page visits, traffic sources)

We do not use cookies to identify you personally.

3. Managing Cookies

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. You can also choose to disable non-essential cookies via our cookie banner (where applicable).

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be set by third-party services such as analytics or booking tools. These providers are responsible for their own cookie policies.

5. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.