Privacy and Cookie Policy Bedandbreakfast.eu B.V.

    Privacy-sensitive data or personal data is processed via the websites www.bedandbreakfast.eu and www.bedandbreakfast.nl, as well as via other domain names associated with Bedandbreakfast.eu B.V. (hereinafter: “BBE”). BBE considers it very important that personal data is handled with care. As a result, we take great care when it comes to handling and securing personal data.

    When processing data, we observe the requirements as set out by privacy legislation. This means that, amongst others, we:

    • clearly indicate for what purposes we process personal data. This is done by means of this privacy and cookie policy;

    • try to limit our gathering of personal data to just the personal data necessary for legitimate purposes;

    • first ask your express permission to process your personal data whenever your permission is required;

    • implement appropriate security measures for the protection of your personal data, and also demand the same from parties that process personal data on our behalf;

    • respect your right to view, correct or remove your personal data upon your request.

    When it comes to the processing of personal data, we are accountable. In this privacy and cookie policy, we explain which personal data we gather and use, and for what purposes it is used. We recommend that you read this policy carefully. The BBE database is registered with the Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens (Data Protection Authority) in The Hague, registration number 1349441.

    This privacy and cookie policy was most recently modified 5 May 2021.

    Use of personal data

    When using our website and services, you leave certain data with us. This can be personal data. We only save and use personal data directly submitted by you, or data that – upon submission – is has clearly been provided to us for processing. We will not use your personal data for other purposes, unless you have given us permission, or if we are permitted or obliged to do so according to the law.

    We gather personal data via a range of channels. One example is when you open an account via our website, either as a visitor to the website or as the provider of a bed & breakfast.

    Even if you do not have an account, you can submit your details when using our services. Here, we request a few details when you submit a reservation query. In addition, you can order products via our website during which you will have to enter a few details to complete your order.

    The website furthermore allows you to provide feedback and ask questions by means of a popup window, where you will also be asked to enter a few details. And, the website offers you the opportunity to ask questions via a contact form on our contact page, where you will be asked to enter various details so that we can handle your query. When you leave reviews on the website, you will likewise be asked to enter some details.

    Finally, you can subscribe to our newsletter when you create an account, submit a reservation query, order a product or visit the newsletter module on the website.

    We process the following data (depending in part on how you use the website, e.g. creating an account or subscribing to the newsletter):

    • first name and surname;

    • address details;

    • gender;

    • email address;

    • company name;

    • telephone number;

    • IP-address;

    • payment and billing details;

    • login credentials;

    The abovementioned data is used for the following purposes:

    • purchase of items via the website and the use of website features;

    • completion of your order and notifications about the progress of your order;

    • use of website features;

    • granting of access to your account;

    • handling and sending of reservation requests and bookings;

    • send-out of our newsletter;

    • answering of questions asked via, for instance, the website;

    • handling of possible participation in competitions and promotions;

    • saving and publishing of reviews;

    • improvement of our services.

    Storage periods

    The abovementioned data is stored for as long as is necessary in order for us to provide you with our service and/or for as long as you are subscribed to our newsletter, with a maximum storage period of 2 years after the most recent activity.

    Reviews

    If you book an accommodation through our website, you are able to write a review about the accommodation after your stay. With the review, you can fill in your personal data. We will save your review in order to assign a fair, and average, review rating to the accommodation. Because website visitors enjoy reading (recent, but also older) reviews, and these are important for the decision-making process of a potential guest, we basically never remove reviews. However, at the request of the person who wrote the review, we can always remove the review or anonymize the associated personal data.

    Newsletter

    Once you have provided your consent, we can contact you by email and send you our newsletter. An unsubscribe option is included in all correspondence.

    Divulgence to third parties

    The data submitted by you is divulged to third parties if required for fulfilment of the contract and delivery of the services/products ordered by you. This means that your details are passed on to the relevant bed & breakfast to which you have submitted a reservation query. In certain cases, your details are handed over to an affiliate partner, which further handles your reservation query. Additionally, your details are forwarded to our technical partners, which provide us with data storage and website maintenance services.

    Except for the abovementioned, we will not divulge the data that you have submitted to other parties without your consent, unless this is necessary within the context of fulfilment of the contract that you conclude with us, or if this is permitted or required according to the law.

    Cookies

    Our website uses cookies. A cookie is a small file sent to your computer by our website and saved to your hard drive by your browser. The information in this file can then be returned to our servers at your next visit. Cookies are also applied via other parties engaged by us.

    When you visit our website for the first time, or when you return after you have deleted cookies, a notification is displayed at the bottom of the website that informs you about our use of cookies. When you click onwards on our website, you agree to the use of all cookies and plugins as described in the notification and this privacy and cookie policy. You are welcome to disable cookies in your browser. But remember that this could mean that the website may not perform as well as it should.

    When you grant permission via the cookie settings, cookies associated with the following applications will be used:

    • Bedandbreakfast.eu B.V.

    • Cloudflare

    • Google Analytics

    • YouTube

    • Trustpilot

    We use the abovementioned cookies for the following purposes:

    • generating general statistics and gaining insight into how our website and newsletters are used by visitors or readers;

    • optimising our services;

    • fine-tuning the advertisements and content on our website and in our newsletters, based on your interests and your click and browsing habits.

    We have no control over what the providers of the abovementioned applications do with the cookies. For more information about these applications and how they handle cookies, please refer to the privacy policies of these parties (please note: they can change on a regular basis).

    Security

    We implement appropriate security measures to limit misuse of, and unauthorised access to, your personal data.

    Third-party websites

    This policy does not apply to third-party websites connected to our website through links. We cannot guarantee that these parties handle your personal data in a trustworthy or secure way. We recommend that you read the privacy policies of these websites before using them.

    Amendments to this privacy and cookie policy

    We reserve the right to amend this policy. Amendments will be published on our website. We recommend that you frequently consult this policy so that you are aware of any possible changes.

    Inspecting and changing your data

    If you have provided us with personal data, you can request the inspection, change or removal of this data. This request can be submitted via our contact page.

    To prevent misuse, we may ask you to positively identify yourself. If you would like to view personal data linked to a cookie, you must include a copy of the cookie in question. This can be found in your browser settings. If the data in question is incorrect, you can ask us to change it or have it deleted.

    Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens (Data Protection Authority)

    We will gladly assist you if you have complaints about the handling of your personal data. According to privacy legislation, you also have the right to log a complaint about this handling of your personal data with the Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens. To do this, please contact the Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens.

    Contact details

    If you have any questions about your privacy or about our privacy and cookie policy, please email us at [email protected].

    Bedandbreakfast.eu B.V.
    Zandkasteel 43
    5658 BE Eindhoven
    The Netherlands