Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We only collect information you choose to share with us, including:

• Name, email address, and phone number when you email or call to inquire about a stay.
• Booking details (dates, guest count, questions) shared with us directly or through our booking partner.
• Basic technical information your browser sends automatically, such as device type, browser, and referring page.

Reservations, payments, and guest verification are handled by our third-party booking provider on their own platform. We do not store credit card or payment information on this website.

2. How We Use Information

• Respond to inquiries about availability, pricing, and the property.
• Coordinate your stay, including check-in details and guest communication.
• Improve our website content and understand which sections are most helpful.
• Comply with legal obligations related to short-term rentals in South Carolina.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

3. Cookies

This website uses a small number of cookies and similar technologies that are essential for the site to function properly (for example, remembering your position in the availability calendar). You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some parts of the site may not work as intended.

4. Google Maps & Third-Party Services

Our location page embeds Google Maps to help guests find the cottage. When the map loads, Google may receive information about your visit under its own privacy practices. We also link to our third-party booking provider so you can complete a reservation on their platform. Any information you share on their site is governed by their privacy policy.

5. Analytics

We may use privacy-respecting analytics to understand aggregate, anonymized traffic patterns (for example, which pages are viewed most). Analytics data is not used to identify individual visitors.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect the information you share with us. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

You may contact us at any time to ask what personal information we hold about you, request corrections, or ask us to delete it. Depending on where you live, additional rights may apply under applicable privacy laws.

8. Children's Privacy

This website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from them.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top will always reflect the most recent revision.

10. Contact

Questions about this policy or your information can be sent to:

Lana Cooper, Host
Sand & Surf Cottage
1571 Mason Circle, Surfside Beach, SC
Email: jeffersla@aol.com
Phone: 704-604-8156