Privacy Policy

Effective date: November 12, 2025
Website: https://lehavreaixois.com
Data Controller: Shaun Brown
Contact: info@lehavreaixois.com

1. Purpose of this Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit LeHavreAixois.com, contact us via our form, or otherwise communicate with us. We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and French data-protection laws.

2. Data Controller

The data controller for this website is:
Shaun Brown
Email: info@lehavreaixois.com
Based in France

3. Data We Collect

We collect and process the following personal data:

Contact form submissions: name, email address, message content, and any other details you voluntarily provide.
Analytics data: anonymized usage information such as pages visited, browser type, and session duration (via Google Analytics).
Email correspondence: if you contact us directly by email, we may retain the exchange for follow-up purposes.

We do not collect payment information on this website, as bookings are processed externally (e.g., Airbnb, VRBO).

4. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing

Purpose	Legal basis
Responding to your inquiries and managing communication	Article 6(1)(b) – Necessary for pre-contractual measures
Website operation and improvement through analytics	Article 6(1)(a) – Consent (given via cookie banner)
Legal compliance (tax, safety, or communication record-keeping)	Article 6(1)(c) – Legal obligation

5. Data Storage and Retention

Contact form messages and email correspondence are retained for up to 12 months, unless further communication requires longer retention.
Google Analytics data is retained according to Google's default settings (typically 14 months).
Data is securely stored on Railway's EU-based servers (Amsterdam).

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell or share your personal data for marketing purposes.

Your data may be shared only with:

Hosting provider: Railway (EU-based)
Google LLC: for analytics purposes under EU Standard Contractual Clauses
Google Apps Script: for contact form processing
Booking platforms: Airbnb, VRBO (when you use their services)

7. Cookies and Tracking

This website uses cookies to ensure functionality and gather analytics information.

Types of cookies used:

Essential cookies: required for website functionality (consent preferences).
Analytics cookies (Google Analytics): help us understand how visitors use the site. These are placed only after you give consent through the cookie banner.

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the footer of our website.

8. Your Rights under the GDPR

You have the following rights:

Right to access: request a copy of your personal data
Right to rectification: correct inaccurate data
Right to erasure: request deletion of your data
Right to restrict processing: limit how we use your data
Right to data portability: receive your data in a machine-readable format
Right to object: object to processing based on legitimate interests
Right to withdraw consent: change your cookie preferences anytime
Right to lodge a complaint: file a complaint with the CNIL (French data protection authority)

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@lehavreaixois.com.
You can also file a complaint with the CNIL: www.cnil.fr

9. Data Security

We use encryption (HTTPS) and restricted administrative access to protect your data. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure data security.

10. Transfers Outside the EU

Analytics data processed by Google LLC may be transferred outside the EU. These transfers are protected under Google's Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page with the effective date indicated at the top.

12. Contact

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
info@lehavreaixois.com