Privacy Policy

Colina Secreta Glamping & Villas – Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica

At Colina Secreta Glamping & Villas, we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data with transparency, integrity, and security. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you interact with us.

1. What information do we collect?

We may collect the following personal data:

  • Contact information: Full name, email address, phone number, country of residence

  • Booking details: Dates of stay, accommodation preferences, number of guests

  • Payment information: Credit card details (processed securely), billing address

  • Communication data: Messages sent via email, WhatsApp, or our website contact form

  • Travel preferences: Dietary restrictions, allergies, special requests

  • Website usage data: Cookies, IP address, browser type, pages visited

2. How do we use your information?

We use your data solely for purposes related to your reservation and stay, such as:

  • Processing and confirming your booking

  • Providing customer service before, during, and after your stay

  • Sending pre-arrival information, offers, or relevant updates

  • Complying with local legal requirements (e.g., guest registration)

  • Improving our website and guest experience

  • Protecting our business and guests from fraud or misuse

We do not sell or rent your information to third parties.

3. Third-party services

We may share limited information with trusted third parties only when necessary, such as:

  • Payment processors (e.g., PayPal or banks)

  • Booking platforms (e.g., Cloudbeds, Booking.com)

  • Email and communication tools

  • Legal authorities, when required by Costa Rican law

These providers are obligated to protect your information and use it only for the intended purpose.

4. Your rights

You have the right to:

  • Access, update, or correct your personal data

  • Request deletion of your data (except for legal obligations)

  • Withdraw consent for non-essential communication

  • Request a copy of the data we hold about you

To exercise these rights, contact us at:
📧 reception@colinasecreta.hoteleriadigital.com
📞 +506 8350 9066

5. Cookies and website tracking

Our website uses cookies to improve performance and user experience. You can accept or reject cookies through your browser settings. These cookies help us:

  • Understand how visitors use our site

  • Improve functionality and design

  • Remember your preferences on return visits

We do not use cookies for invasive advertising.

6. Data retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purpose of your stay

  • Comply with tax and legal requirements

  • Ensure a better guest experience in the future (e.g., returning guests)

7. Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

8. Policy updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The most recent version will always be available at colinasecreta.com/privacy-policy (or the designated link on our site).

9. Legal jurisdiction

This policy is governed by the laws of Costa Rica, and any disputes will be resolved in accordance with Costa Rican legal procedures.