Privacy Policy

Welcome to Villa Makatea.

We operate a rental villa in St. Barts and this Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website.

By using our Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide

We may collect personal information when you:

Submit an inquiry or contact form
Request availability or pricing
Sign up for newsletters or updates
Make a reservation or request additional services

This may include:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Travel dates
Number of guests
Any message or details you provide

b. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, Wix may automatically collect:

IP address
Device and browser information
Pages viewed
Time spent on the Site
Referring website
Approximate location

c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses:

Wix cookies (essential for site performance)
Analytics cookies such as Google Analytics (if enabled)
Marketing/Remarketing cookies such as Facebook Pixel or Google Ads (if enabled)

You can manage cookies through your browser settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

Respond to inquiries and booking requests
Provide villa availability, rates, and customer support
Improve website performance and user experience
Analyze traffic and visitor behavior (SEO and analytics)
Send marketing communications (only if you opt-in)
Ensure security and prevent fraud

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share information with:

Wix.com, our hosting platform, which stores data securely
Email or CRM tools you use for communication (e.g., Gmail, Mailchimp)
Analytics and marketing providers (Google Analytics, Meta/Facebook Ads)
Payment or booking partners, if used
Service providers or contractors involved in villa operations (when necessary)

We DO NOT sell personal data.

5. Data Storage & Security

Your data may be stored through Wix’s secure servers and databases.
Wix implements industry-standard security measures to protect personal information.
While we take reasonable steps to safeguard your information, no method of transmission is 100% secure.

6. International Data Transfers

Because Wix is an international service, your information may be transferred and stored outside your country.
These transfers comply with applicable data protection laws (such as GDPR).

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of your data
Object to marketing communications
Withdraw consent at any time
Request a copy of your data

To exercise these rights, contact us at:
Thiembarraud8@gmail.com

8. Retention of Information

We keep personal information only as long as necessary to:

Provide requested services
Meet legal obligations
Support business operations

After this, your information is securely deleted.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Site may link to external websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect their information.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Changes take effect immediately upon posting on this page.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
St Barts rent by owner

Email: thiembarraud8@gmail.com
Phone: 8084635262
Location: Saint Barthélemy (St. Barts), French West Indies