Privacy Policy

Last updated: 18 January 2026
Tywyn Holidays (Sim IT Ltd) is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information in accordance with UK GDPR.


1. Who We Are
Tywyn Holidays is operated by Sim IT Ltd.
We manage holiday accommodation including:
Four Degrees West Beach House
Venedotia Beach House
If you have any questions about this policy, you can contact us using the details on our website.


2. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following information:
Name
Email address
Telephone number
Postal address
Booking details and stay information
Payment confirmation details (we do not store full card details)
Communications with us
IP address and website usage data


3. How We Collect Your Data
We collect data when you:
Complete a booking or enquiry form
Make a payment or reservation
Contact us by email, phone, or website
Use our website (via cookies and analytics)


4. Why We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
Process and manage bookings
Communicate with you about your stay
Take and confirm payments
Comply with legal obligations
Improve our services and website
Prevent fraud and misuse
We only process your data where we have a lawful basis to do so.


5. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data under:
Contractual necessity (to manage your booking)
Legal obligation
Legitimate business interests
Consent (where applicable)


6. Who We Share Your Data With
Your data may be shared with:
Payment providers (e.g. Stripe, banks)
Booking and channel management systems (e.g. Beds24)
IT, hosting, and email providers
Legal or regulatory authorities if required
We never sell your personal data.


7. How Long We Keep Your Data
We retain your data only for as long as necessary to:
Fulfil bookings
Meet legal and accounting obligations
Resolve disputes
After this period, data is securely deleted or anonymised.


8. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.


9. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to:
Improve website functionality
Analyse visitor behaviour
Remember user preferences
You can control cookies through your browser settings.


10. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion
Restrict processing
Object to processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent
You can exercise these rights by contacting us.


11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.


12. Children’s Data
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16.


13. Complaints
If you believe your data has been mishandled, you may contact the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).


14. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be published on our website.