Personal Information

When you use RentCottage.Ge, we may collect the following personal information:

• Name, email address, and phone number
• Profile information and photos
• Payment information (processed securely through third-party providers)
• Government-issued ID for verification purposes
• Communication preferences

Usage Information

We automatically collect information about how you use our platform:

• Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
• Usage patterns and preferences
• Location data (with your permission)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve our cottage rental services
• Process bookings and payments
• Communicate with you about your reservations
• Verify your identity and prevent fraud
• Send you marketing communications (with your consent)
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes and provide customer support

We may share your information with:

Hosts and Guests

When you make or receive a booking, we share necessary information to facilitate the transaction, including contact details and booking information.

Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our platform, including:

• Payment processors
• Identity verification services
• Customer support tools
• Analytics providers

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law or to protect our rights and safety.

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Secure payment processing through certified providers

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Correction

You can access and update your personal information through your account settings.

Data Portability

You can request a copy of your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.

Deletion

You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal and operational requirements.

Marketing Communications

You can opt out of marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails.

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Provide personalized content and advertisements
• Improve our services and user experience

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences, but disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

Our information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than Georgia. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data during international transfers.

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services to you
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
• Improve our services

When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

Our services are not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Sending you an email notification
• Displaying a prominent notice on our platform

Your continued use of our services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

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