Privacy Policy

1. Data controller

PassivStays is the data controller of the personal data collected through this website. If you have any questions about how we handle your data, you can contact us through the channels indicated in this policy.

2. Data we collect

We collect the following personal data when you register or list an accommodation:

• Name and email address
• Contact information (phone, website)
• Published accommodation data
• Browsing and site usage data (cookies, IP address)

3. Purpose of processing

We process your data for the following purposes:

• Managing your user account and accommodation listings
• Reviewing and approving property submissions
• Responding to your queries and requests
• Sending commercial and marketing communications only if you have given your express consent via the opt-in checkbox

4. Consent for commercial communications

The sending of marketing communications is based exclusively on your consent. The consent checkbox on the listing form is not checked by default, and you must actively select it to receive such communications. You may withdraw your consent at any time by unsubscribing via the link included in each email or by contacting us directly.

5. Legal basis

The processing of your data is based on your consent (Art. 6.1.a GDPR) for sending commercial communications, and on the performance of a contract or pre-contractual steps (Art. 6.1.b) for managing your account and listing accommodations.

6. Data retention

We will retain your data as long as you maintain an active account on PassivStays. Data associated with marketing consent will be retained until you request unsubcription. After cancellation, data will be deleted in accordance with applicable legal deadlines.

7. Your rights

As a data subject, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request rectification of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Restrict or object to processing
• Withdraw your consent at any time
• Data portability

To exercise these rights, you can contact us via the email indicated on the site. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent data protection authority.

8. Recipients

Your data will not be transferred to third parties, except by legal obligation. For sending commercial communications, we use an email marketing service provider that acts as a data processor under GDPR safeguards.

9. Changes to this policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy. We recommend reviewing it periodically. Significant changes will be communicated through the site or by email if you are subscribed.

10. Cookies and analytics

This website uses Google Analytics 4 to produce visit and usage statistics, including clicks on links to external accommodation websites. These analytics cookies are only loaded if you accept the cookie banner; only then can Google process your IP address and browsing data for this purpose. You can refuse them in the banner or clear your browser cookies, and if you refuse, no analytics script is loaded.