Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 2026


1. Introduction


Welcome to Pitcaple Lodge Retreats Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.pitcaplelodgeretreats.co.uk make a booking, or otherwise interact with our services.

We process your data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws.


2. Information We Collect


We may collect and process the following personal information:


  • Identity Data: name, title, and contact details

  • Contact Data: email address, phone number, address

  • Booking and Payment Data: payment details, billing information (processed securely via Stripe)

  • Account Data: username, password, and preferences if you register an account

  • Marketing Data: communication preferences and newsletter subscriptions

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and cookie data

  • Usage Data: information about how you use our website and services


3. How We Collect Your Information


We collect personal data in several ways, including:


  • When you make a booking through our website booking form, via Airbnb, Booking.com or VRBO

  • When you contact us through our contact form or email

  • When you sign up for our newsletter

  • Through cookies and Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website


4. How We Use Your Information


We use your personal data to:


  • Manage and confirm your bookings and payments

  • Communicate with you regarding your stay or inquiries

  • Send updates, newsletters, and special offers (with your consent)

  • Improve our website, services, and customer experience

  • Comply with legal obligations and financial record-keeping


5. Sharing Your Information


We only share your personal data with trusted third-party partners as necessary to deliver our services:


  • Bookalet – for managing bookings

  • Stripe – for secure payment processing

  • Google Analytics – to analyse website performance and usage

  • Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO – for third-party booking management

  • Mailchimp – for email marketing and newsletters


All third parties are required to respect your data privacy and use your information only for the agreed purposes.


6. Cookies and Analytics


We use cookies to improve user experience and website functionality. Some cookies are essential for site operation, while others help us understand user behaviour via Google Analytics.


You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.


7. Data Retention


We keep your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it for, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.


8. Your Rights


Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:


  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Request correction or deletion of your data

  • Withdraw consent at any time (for marketing or newsletter emails)

  • Object to processing where applicable

  • Request data portability


To exercise these rights, please contact us at:
📧 contact@pitcaplelodgeretreats.co.uk


9. Data Security


We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. Payment details are processed securely through our trusted third-party providers.


10. Third-Party Links


Our website may contain links to third-party websites (such as Airbnb). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. Please review their privacy policies separately.


11. Changes to This Policy


We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated “last revised” date.


12. Contact Us


If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:


Pitcaple Lodge Retreats Ltd

South Mackstead

Pitcaple

Aberdeenshire

Scotland, United Kingdom


📧 contact@pitcaplelodgeretreats.co.uk

🌐 www.pitcaplelodgeretreats.co.uk

      +44 7852 461 553