Our Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 24, 2026
Sandy Cheeks LLC ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website www.sandycheeksinkittyhawk.com (the "Site"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site, inquire about or book the Sandy Cheeks vacation rental property, or otherwise interact with us.
By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a. Personal Information You Provide
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing / billing address
- Dates of stay / travel plans
- Number of guests / group size
- Payment information (handled securely by third-party processors—see Section 7)
- Any special requests or messages you send via contact forms, inquiry forms, or email
b. Automatically Collected Information
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Operating system
- Referring/exit pages and URLs
- Date and time of visit
- Pages viewed and time spent on pages
- Cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies (see Section 5)
c. Information from Third Parties
If you book through a platform such as Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, or similar services, we may receive limited information about you from those platforms (e.g., reservation details, guest count) in accordance with their privacy policies. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If we learn we have collected such data, we will delete it promptly.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to inquiries, send booking confirmations, and communicate about reservations
- To process bookings and payments (via third-party providers)
- To manage and improve the Site and our services
- To send occasional updates, promotions, or availability notices (you may opt out at any time)
- To comply with legal obligations, prevent fraud, enforce our terms, or protect our rights
- For internal analytics and Site performance monitoring
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in these limited circumstances:
- With service providers who assist us (e.g., hosting providers, email services, analytics providers, payment processors, cleaning/maintenance vendors for your stay) — these parties are contractually obligated to protect your data
- With booking platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, etc.) if your reservation originates there
- To comply with law enforcement requests, court orders, or legal processes
- In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
4. Your Privacy Rights (U.S. Residents)
Depending on your state of residence, you may have rights under state privacy laws (e.g., CCPA/CPRA in California, similar laws in Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, and others effective or expanded by 2026):
- Right to know what personal information we collect and how we use/share it
- Right to access your data
- Right to delete your data (subject to exceptions)
- Right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information (we do not sell data, but you may opt out of targeted advertising/sharing via cookies)
- Right to correct inaccurate data
- Right to limit use of sensitive personal information (if applicable)
To exercise these rights, contact us at the email below. We will verify your identity before responding and aim to reply within the timeframes required by applicable law (typically 45 days).
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and deliver relevant content.
- Essential cookies: Necessary for the Site to function
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the Site (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Advertising cookies: May be used for remarketing (if applicable)
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may limit Site functionality. For more details, see our Cookie Policy [link if you create a separate one, or remove this sentence].
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Third-Party Payment Processors
Payments are processed by trusted third-party providers (e.g., Stripe, PayPal, or platform-specific processors). We do not store full credit card details on our servers. Their privacy policies govern payment data.
8. International Visitors
The Site is hosted in the United States. If you access it from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S., where privacy laws may differ.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The new version will be posted here with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at:
Email: sandycheeksllcobx@outlook.com
Owner: Sandy Cheeks LLC