We take the protection of your personal data very seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used, and protected when you visit this website or make a booking, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Data Controller
The data controllers responsible for processing your personal data on this website are:
Martin Mayer & Christian Thaler
Owner White Sands Residences
Villa Nautiluss 222
Soma Bay, Red Sea, Egypt
E-Mail: info@whitesands-residences.com
2. Data Collection on This Website
When you visit this website, certain technical information is automatically collected by our hosting provider. This may include your browser type, operating system, referring URL, IP address, and access time.
Legal basis: This data is collected based on our legitimate interest (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR) to ensure the proper functioning, stability, and security of the website.
3. Booking System
This website uses the Lodgify booking platform to manage reservations. When you make a booking or submit an inquiry, we collect the personal data required to process your request (e.g., name, email address, phone number, and booking details).
Legal basis: The processing of this data is necessary for the performance of a contract or pre-contractual steps (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR).
Lodgify acts as a data processor and processes your data exclusively on our behalf. Payment transactions are handled entirely by external secure payment providers. We do not store or process any of your credit card or payment information.
4. Use of Google Maps
This website uses Google Maps to display our location in Soma Bay. When you consent to access pages that include Google Maps, your IP address is transmitted to Google servers, which may result in data processing outside the European Union (e.g., the USA).
Legal basis: This service is only activated with your explicit prior consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR) via our Cookie Consent Banner. Google processes this data in accordance with its own privacy policy.
5. Analytics and Tracking
We use analytics technologies to understand how visitors interact with our website to continuously improve its performance.
Legal basis: Tracking and analytics tools are only used if you have given your explicit prior consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR) through our Cookie Consent Banner. You can revoke this consent at any time.
6. Cookies
This website uses cookies. “Essential cookies” are required for the basic technical functionality of the website (e.g., saving your language preference or booking session). “Non-essential cookies” (for analytics or external media) are only set with your active consent. You can manage your preferences at any time via our Cookie Settings.
7. Data Sharing
Personal data is only shared when necessary for operational purposes (e.g., with Lodgify for booking management, or local staff in Egypt for check-in purposes). Because the property is located in Egypt, certain necessary guest information (like names for community access) will be transferred to Egypt. This is done strictly for the fulfillment of the accommodation contract (Art. 49 para. 1 lit. b GDPR). We do not sell or commercially distribute personal data to third parties.
8. Data Retention
Personal data is stored only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, tax, or accounting requirements. After this period, data is securely deleted.
9. Your Rights
You have the right to request access to your personal data, correct inaccurate information, request deletion of your data, restrict or object to processing, and withdraw consent at any time where applicable.
To exercise these rights, you may contact us at any time using the contact details provided above.
10. Data Security
Under the GDPR, you have the right to request access to your personal data, correct inaccurate information, request deletion of your data, restrict or object to processing, and withdraw consent at any time. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a competent data protection supervisory authority.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at info@whitesands-residences.com.
11. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures (such as SSL/TLS encryption) to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.