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Privacy Policy

Data Controller: Garda Amore, Viale Re Desiderio, 2, 25019 Sirmione BS, Italy.
Contact: privacy(_at_)garda.rent

1. Overview

We take your privacy seriously. As a business based in and operating a rental property in Italy, we adhere to the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data.

2. Data Collection & Purpose

We process personal data (Name, Email, Phone, Address, Payment Data) for the following purposes:

• Booking Fulfillment (Contract): To process your reservation and payments.
• Legal Obligations (Compliance): To register guests with Italian authorities (Alloggiati Web) as required by Italian law.
• Communication: To answer inquiries via our contact form.
• Marketing (Consent): To deliver relevant ads or analytics, only if you have explicitly consented.

3. Data Sharing & Third-Party Processors

We share necessary data with the following trusted partners to operate our business:

• Bed & Benacus SRL (Property Management): We share guest details with our property managers in Italy to facilitate check-in, cleaning, and mandatory police registration.
  Read their Privacy Policy.
• Smoobu (Booking System): Our reservation system processes your booking data.
  Read Smoobu Terms.
• Stripe (Payments): Payment processing is handled securely by Stripe. We do not have access to your full credit card numbers.
  Read Stripe Terms.
• Cloudflare (Hosting & Security): Provides website security and caching.

4. International Data Transfers

Some of our service providers (e.g., Google, Stripe) may process data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). We ensure these transfers are protected by appropriate safeguards, such as the EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

5. Google Services

If you grant consent via our Cookie Settings, we use:

• Google Analytics: To understand website traffic.
• Google Ads: To measure advertising effectiveness.
• Google Maps: To display our location. Loading the map transfers your IP address to Google.

6. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to access, rectify, or delete your personal data. You may withdraw your consent for optional tracking at any time via the "Manage Preferences" link. To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy (at) garda.rent.

Cookie Policy

This website uses cookies to function correctly and, with your consent, to analyze traffic and personalize content.

1. Strictly Necessary Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are essential for the website to function (e.g., security, booking system, saving your consent choice). They cannot be switched off.

Provider	Purpose
Cloudflare	Security, bot detection, and load balancing.
Smoobu	Maintains your booking session and reservation details.
Stripe	Fraud prevention and secure payment processing.
Consent Manager	Stores your choice to accept or reject optional cookies.

2. Analytics & Marketing Cookies (Optional)

These cookies are set only if you click "Accept" in our consent banner.

Provider	Purpose
Google Analytics	Tracks website usage and visitor behavior anonymously.
Google Ads	Tracks conversion (e.g., did an ad click lead to a booking?) and retargeting.
Google Maps	Required to load the interactive map. Sets cookies to remember map preferences.

3. Managing Your Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" button at the bottom of the page.

Copyright and Content Usage Policy

This policy outlines the copyright protection and terms of use for all materials published on the Garda Amore website (https://amore.garda.rent).

General Copyright Statement

All content present on this website, including but not limited to text, photographs, graphics, logos, and the overall design, is the exclusive intellectual property of the proprietors of Garda Amore, unless otherwise stated. All rights are reserved.

The brand "Garda Amore" is a protected trademark by copyright laws. Any unauthorized use of our copyrighted materials or trademarks is strictly prohibited and may be subject to legal action.

Brand and Logo Usage

The Garda Amore™ name and the official Garda Amore Logo are registered and copyrighted trademarks. Their use is subject to the following strict conditions:

Prohibited Use: The Garda Amore name and logo may not be used, copied, or displayed in connection with any rental property, accommodation service, or marketing material that is not the official Garda Amore property or is not explicitly endorsed in writing by its proprietors.

No Association: You may not use our brand or logo in any manner that implies a sponsorship, affiliation, or endorsement by Garda Amore without our express written permission.

Integrity: The logo may not be altered, distorted, or modified in any way.

Website Content License (Photos & Descriptions)

We encourage the sharing of the beauty and information related to our property. Therefore, we grant a limited, revocable license for the use of our website's content under specific conditions. This license applies to all photographs, property descriptions, location guides, and other informational text created by Garda Amore.

Permitted Use: You may reproduce, share, or reference our photos and descriptive texts for non-commercial purposes (e.g., personal blogs, social media posts, travel reviews) under the condition of clear and proper attribution.

Mandatory Attribution: Any reproduction of our content must be accompanied by a direct and conspicuous credit to Garda Amore, including a clickable hyperlink to our website:

For example: "Photo courtesy of Garda Amore)" or "Description sourced from Garda Amore (https://amore.garda.rent)."

Prohibited Commercial Use: Using our photos or text to market or advertise a different rental property or competing commercial service is strictly forbidden. For any commercial or press-related inquiries, please contact us directly.

Third-Party Trademarks

The Garda Amore website may feature brand names, logos, and service marks belonging to other companies, including but not limited to Booking.com, Airbnb, Vrbo, Google, Grifo Parking, etc.

These third-party trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Any reference to these companies or their marks on this website is for identification and informational purposes only. The use of these names and logos does not imply any affiliation with, sponsorship of, or endorsement by the respective trademark holders. Garda Amore claims no ownership rights in these marks.

Inquiries and Special Permissions

We are open to collaborations when they are mutually beneficial and align with our brand values. For any uses not explicitly covered by this policy, including commercial licensing, press usage, or partnerships, please contact the proprietors of Garda Amore to request written permission:

• By email: info(_at_)garda.rent
• Using the contact form in this page