Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 21, 2026
Blue Star Cottages ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information on bluestarcottage.homes.
Important: All vacation rental bookings are managed through Airbnb. We do not directly collect booking information, payment data, or personal details related to reservations. See Airbnb's Privacy Policy for how booking data is handled.
Information We Collect
Contact Form & Email Inquiries
If you email bluestarcottages@gmail.com or submit a contact form, we collect your name, email, phone (optional), and message. We use this to respond to your inquiry and may retain it for customer service purposes.
Website Analytics
We use Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager to track website usage: pages visited, time spent, device type, browser, general location, and referral source. This is collected via cookies and tracking pixels. You can opt out using the Google Analytics opt-out browser extension.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies for analytics and basic functionality. No authentication or session cookies are required. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.
How We Use Information
- Respond to your inquiries and provide support
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Measure marketing campaign effectiveness
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
Third-Party Services
We use these third-party services:
- Airbnb: Manages all bookings and payment processing. See Airbnb's Privacy Policy.
- Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis. See Google's Privacy Policy.
- Google Tag Manager: Tag deployment and analytics. See Google's Privacy Policy above.
These services have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for their data practices.
Data Retention
Contact form submissions are retained for 12 months. Google Analytics data is retained per Google's default settings (typically 26 months). Request deletion of your data anytime via email.
Your Privacy Rights
GDPR (EU Residents)
You may request access, correction, deletion, or portability of your data. To exercise these rights, contact bluestarcottages@gmail.com.
CCPA (California Residents)
You may request what data we collect, delete your data, and opt-out of data sharing. Contact bluestarcottages@gmail.com to exercise these rights.
Data Security
We use SSL/HTTPS encryption for all website traffic. Contact form submissions are transmitted securely. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We maintain industry-standard protections but cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete it promptly.
External Links
We may link to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies before providing information.
International Data Transfers
If you access our website from outside the US, your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in the US or other countries. Use of our website constitutes consent to such transfers.
Policy Updates
We may update this policy. We will post changes here with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use indicates acceptance of the updated policy.