Who we are
Our website address is: https://d-dest.com. We specialize in advertising short-term and mid-term rental properties for a variety of owners and provide management services to property owners. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect data from both renters who use our site to find properties and property owners who use our services.
DATA COLLECTION AND USAGE
We collect different types of data depending on your interaction with our site:
Data We Collect Directly from Users
- Renters: When you browse our site, search for properties, or make inquiries, we collect information such as your name, email address, search preferences, and interaction data. This helps us improve your experience, respond to inquiries, and provide relevant listings.
- Property Owners: If you use our management services, we collect personal information such as contact details, property descriptions, financial information (for payments), and communication history. This data is used to manage listings, facilitate bookings, and fulfill our contractual obligations.
Data Collected Automatically
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, remember your preferences, and track site usage for analytics purposes. Cookies may also be used for advertising and marketing purposes. You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings.
- Third-Party Analytics: We use third-party analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics) to collect data on how visitors interact with our site. This information helps us understand user behavior and improve our services.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on our site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves as if you visited the other website directly. These websites may collect data, use cookies, embed third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with the content.
DATA SHARING WITH THIRD PARTIES
We share your data with third parties only as necessary to provide our services or comply with legal obligations. This includes:
- Payment Processors: To facilitate payments for bookings or services rendered.
- Booking Platforms: Data shared with third-party booking sites to advertise and manage property listings.
- Marketing and Analytics: We use marketing tools and analytics providers to improve our website and market our services. This may include sharing data such as website usage, cookies, and browsing behavior.
- Spam Detection Services: Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service to maintain site integrity.
We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes without your explicit consent.
DATA SECURITY
We take data security seriously and implement various measures to protect your information, including encryption, secure servers, and access controls. While we strive to protect your data, please be aware that no security measures are perfect, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
DATA RETENTION
- Comments and User Accounts: Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely. User account data is stored for as long as you maintain your account. You can view, edit, or delete your personal information at any time (except your username).
- Property Owners: We retain property and owner data as long as necessary to provide our services or as required by law, such as for tax and accounting purposes.
YOUR RIGHTS OVER YOUR DATA
You have the following rights regarding your data:
- Access and Portability: Request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you provided to us.
- Rectification and Erasure: Request correction of incorrect data or deletion of your personal information, except where retention is required for legal or security purposes.
- Objection to Processing: Object to certain types of data processing, including direct marketing.
- Withdraw Consent: If you have given consent to data processing, you have the right to withdraw it at any time.
- Specific Rights (GDPR and CCPA Compliance): Users in the EU have rights under GDPR, and California residents have rights under CCPA. These include additional protections regarding data access, deletion, and the right to be informed about data sharing practices.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@d-dest.com.
LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING DATA
We process data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: When you have given explicit consent, such as for marketing communications.
- Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our contractual obligations, such as managing property listings and facilitating bookings.
- Legitimate Interests: To improve our services, enhance user experience, and conduct marketing activities.
- Legal Obligations: To comply with legal requirements, such as tax, accounting, and regulatory obligations.
DATA TRANSFER AND CROSS-BORDER SHARING
Your data may be transferred to, and processed in, countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your jurisdiction. We take steps to ensure that adequate safeguards are in place to protect your data when transferred internationally.
CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
Our services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe we have collected data from a minor, please contact us immediately for removal.
POLICY UPDATES
We may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify users of significant changes via the website or email. The last update date will be posted at the top of this policy.
CONTACT US
If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or your data, please contact us at contact@d-dest.com.
