St. Andrews Wee Holiday Company-
Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 07.05.26

St Andrews Wee Holiday Company (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we handle your personal data in compliance with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1.1 Data We Collect

We collect and process the following information:

• Identity Data: Name, title, and nationality.

• Contact Data: Email address, phone number, and home billing address.

• Travel Data: Passport or ID details (required for non-UK/Commonwealth guests under the Immigration (Hotel Records) Order 1972).

• Financial Data: Bank details (for processing refunds/deposits via bank transfer).

1.2 Legal Basis for Processing

• Contractual Necessity: To process your booking and manage your stay.

• Legal Obligation: To maintain a "Guest Register" as required by the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 and Short-Term Let licensing.

• Legitimate Interests: To respond to inquiries via our contact forms.

1.3 Data Sharing

We share information with:

• Booking Platforms: Airbnb and Booking.com (where your booking originated).

• Regulatory Bodies: Fife Council or Police Scotland, if legally requested for Short-Term Let (STL) audits.

• Professional Services: Our accountants and bank providers.

1.4 Data Retention

We retain guest records for a minimum of 12 months following your stay to comply with Scottish law. Financial records are kept for 6 years for HMRC purposes.

1.5 Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or request the deletion of your data. Contact us at npaton1977@gmail.com to exercise these rights.