🔒 Privacy Policy for Rest Cottage of Texas
Last Updated: December 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how Rest Cottage of Texas (“we,” “us,” “our”) collects, uses, and protects the personal information of individuals (“you,” “Guest”) who visit our website, submit inquiries, or make bookings.
By visiting our website or booking with us, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information when you interact with our website or booking system:
A. Information You Provide Directly
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Address (when required for reservation verification)
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Payment information (processed securely by Lodgify/Stripe/PayPal — we do not store credit card numbers)
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Guest list information
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Messages or inquiries submitted through the website
B. Automatically Collected Information
When you browse our website, Lodgify may automatically collect:
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IP address
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Browser type
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Device information
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Pages viewed
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Cookies used to operate the booking system
This information is used only to operate and improve our website.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for legitimate business purposes, including:
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Processing reservations
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Communicating with guests
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Sending booking confirmations and essential pre-arrival messages
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Managing payments and refunds
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Personalizing communication related to your stay
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Improving website functionality
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Responding to inquiries
We do not sell or share your information with third parties for marketing.
3. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with:
A. Lodgify (Booking Management System)
Lodgify securely stores guest reservation information, payments, and messages.
B. Payment Processors
Stripe, PayPal, or other payment providers securely handle payment details.
C. Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect our property or safety.
We DO NOT sell or trade guest information.
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to:
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Operate the booking engine
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Remember your session
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Improve website performance
Visitors may manage cookies through their browser settings.
5. Email Communications
By booking or submitting an inquiry, you consent to receiving:
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Booking confirmations
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Rental agreement requests
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Check-in information
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Operational messages related to your stay
We do not send marketing emails unless you explicitly opt in.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information, including:
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Encrypted website connections (HTTPS)
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Secure payment processors
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User authentication controls within Lodgify
However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
7. Data Retention
We retain guest booking records for up to 7 years for:
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Tax purposes
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Transaction verification
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Guest safety
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Legal compliance
You may request deletion of non-essential data.
8. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights such as:
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Accessing the personal data we hold
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Requesting corrections
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Requesting deletion where legally applicable
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Withdrawing consent for non-essential processing
California residents have additional rights under the CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act). We honor verified CCPA requests.
To make a privacy-related request, email us at:
📧 [email protected]
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to:
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Terms & Conditions
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Rental Agreement
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External information pages
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites.
10. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under 18 without a parent or guardian’s consent.
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. The “Last Updated” date at the top will reflect the most recent version.
12. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, contact us:
Rest Cottage of Texas
📧 Email: [email protected]
📍 Pilot Point, Texas USA