Privacy Policy

Last updated: 17 July 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how La Casa al Mare Monopoli (hereinafter referred to as the "Website") collects, uses and protects your personal data in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR).

By using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

1. Data Controller

The Data Controller is:

Pierfrancesco Perini

Via Barbacana, 48
70043 Monopoli (BA)
Italy

Email: [email protected]

2. Scope of this Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors and users of the Website and describes how personal data is collected and processed when:

• browsing the Website;
• submitting an enquiry through the contact form;
• requesting or making a reservation;
• subscribing to our newsletter.

3. Personal Data We Collect

Depending on your interaction with the Website, we may collect:

Information you voluntarily provide

This may include:

• name and surname;
• email address;
• telephone number;
• country of residence;
• booking details;
• any information you choose to include in your messages.

Browsing Data

Certain technical information is collected automatically while you browse the Website, including:

• IP address;
• browser type;
• operating system;
• date and time of access;
• technical data required for the proper operation and security of the Website.

Cookies

The Website uses technical cookies and other technologies as described in the Cookie Policy.

4. Purposes of Processing

Your personal data may be processed for the following purposes:

• responding to enquiries and requests for information;
• managing reservations and accommodation services;
• fulfilling contractual obligations;
• complying with legal and tax requirements;
• ensuring the security of the Website;
• preventing fraud or misuse;
• sending occasional newsletters or updates where you have provided your consent.

We do not use your personal data for automated decision-making or profiling activities.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Personal data is processed on one or more of the following legal grounds:

• performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures;
• compliance with legal obligations;
• the legitimate interests of the Data Controller;
• your consent, where required by applicable law.

6. How Your Data Is Processed

Personal data is processed using appropriate technical and organisational measures designed to ensure confidentiality, integrity and security.

Processing may be carried out using electronic and, where necessary, paper-based systems.

7. Data Retention

Personal data will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected.

In particular:

• enquiries submitted through the contact form are normally retained for up to 12 months;
• booking data is retained for the period required under Italian tax and civil legislation;
• data processed for marketing purposes is retained until consent is withdrawn and, in any event, for no longer than 24 months.

8. Data Recipients

Your personal data may be shared, where necessary, with:

• website hosting providers;
• email service providers;
• Lodgify (booking platform);
• Booking.com and Airbnb where bookings are made through those platforms;
• accountants and professional advisers;
• IT service providers;
• payment service providers and banking institutions;
• competent public authorities where required by law.

All recipients process personal data in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.

9. Reservations Made Through Third-Party Platforms

If you choose to complete your reservation through third-party platforms such as Booking.com or Airbnb, the processing of your personal data will also be governed by the privacy policies of those respective platforms.

We encourage you to review their privacy notices before completing your booking.

10. Newsletter

If you choose to subscribe to our newsletter, we will use your email address solely to send occasional communications regarding:

• special offers;
• seasonal updates;
• news relating to La Casa al Mare Monopoli.

We generally send no more than two newsletters per year.

You may unsubscribe at any time by following the instructions contained in each email or by contacting us directly.

11. International Data Transfers

Where personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), such transfers will take place only where appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with the GDPR.

12. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against:

• unauthorised access;
• accidental loss;
• disclosure;
• alteration;
• unlawful processing.

While every reasonable effort is made to protect your data, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

13. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

• access your personal data;
• request correction of inaccurate data;
• request deletion of your personal data where applicable;
• restrict processing;
• object to processing;
• request data portability;
• withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent;
• lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.

14. Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of your rights or request further information regarding the processing of your personal data, please contact:

[email protected]

We will respond within the time limits established by applicable law.

15. Children's Privacy

This Website is not intended for children under the age of 16.

We do not knowingly collect personal data directly from minors without the consent of a parent or legal guardian where required by law.

16. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or in the services provided through the Website.

The latest version will always be available on this page and will indicate the date of the most recent update.

17. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by Italian law and applicable European Union data protection legislation.