Privacy Policy & Cookie Notice

Introduction

This privacy policy explains how Booking Calendar ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you use our booking calendar application.

Cookie Usage

Our application uses cookies and similar technologies that are essential for the website to function properly. We only use strictly necessary cookies required for core functionality.

Types of Cookies We Use

Data We Collect

• Account Information: Email address, password (encrypted), and role (Admin/Client)
• Business Data: Client names, guest house names, booking details, and guest information
• Technical Data: Session identifiers, authentication tokens (encrypted in browser storage)

How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

• Provide and maintain the booking calendar service
• Authenticate your identity and manage your session
• Store and display your bookings and guest house information
• Enable role-based access control (Admin vs. Client)
• Remember your preferences (e.g., theme selection)

Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored in a SQLite database on our server. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:

• Encrypted password storage using industry-standard hashing
• Encrypted session data in browser storage
• HTTPS encryption for data transmission
• Access controls and authentication requirements

Your Rights (GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Right to Restriction: Limit how we use your personal data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Right to Object: Object to our processing of your personal data
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)

Third-Party Services

This application does not use third-party analytics, advertising, or tracking services. All data processing occurs within our own infrastructure.

Managing Cookies

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. However, please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies will prevent you from using key features of the application, including logging in and managing bookings.

Browser cookie settings:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge

Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services. If you wish to delete your account and associated data, please contact us.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, your data, or wish to exercise your GDPR rights, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@example.com

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.