Privacy Policy for Stays in Scotland
Last updated: 20 February 2026
Welcome to Stays in Scotland. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. If you have any questions or concerns about our policy or our practices regarding your personal information, please contact us at [email protected].
When you visit our website https://pathandpinehideaways.co.uk, and use our services, you trust us with your personal information. We take your privacy very seriously. In this privacy policy, we seek to explain in the clearest way possible what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have in relation to it. We hope you take some time to read through it carefully, as it is important. If there are any terms in this privacy policy that you do not agree with, please discontinue use of our Sites and our services.
This privacy policy applies to all information collected through our website (such as https://pathandpinehideaways.co.uk), and/or any related services, sales, marketing, newsletters, or events (we refer to them collectively in this privacy policy as the “Services”).
What Information Do We Collect?
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when expressing an interest in obtaining information about us or our products and services, when subscribing to our newsletter, entering a giveaway or prize draw, participating in activities on the website, or otherwise contacting us.
The personal information that we collect depends on the context of your interactions with us and the website, the choices you make, and the products and features you use. The personal information we collect can include the following: names, email addresses, contact preferences, and payment information.
How Do We Use Your Information?
We use personal information collected via our website for a variety of business purposes described below. We process your personal information for these purposes in reliance on our legitimate business interests, in order to enter into or perform a contract with you, with your consent, and/or for compliance with our legal obligations.
To facilitate account creation and logon process
To send administrative information to you
To send marketing emails, newsletters, and giveaway or prize draw communications where you have subscribed or entered
For other business purposes such as data analysis, identifying usage trends, determining the effectiveness of our promotional campaigns, and to evaluate and improve our website, products, marketing, and your experience
Email Marketing and Newsletter Subscriptions
If you subscribe to our newsletter, enter one of our giveaways, or sign up via any form on our website, we will collect your name and email address in order to send you marketing emails, updates, and prize draw communications.
We use Mailchimp as our email marketing platform to store and manage subscriber data and to send newsletters. This means that your personal data (such as your name and email address) will be securely stored and processed by Mailchimp on our behalf.
Mailchimp may collect and process information about how you interact with our emails, including whether emails are opened and which links are clicked. We use this information to understand engagement, improve our communications, and provide more relevant content.
Mailchimp may store or process data outside the United Kingdom or the European Economic Area. Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with applicable data protection laws and Mailchimp’s own privacy policy.
You can unsubscribe from our marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in any email or by contacting us directly.
Will Your Information Be Shared With Anyone?
We only share information with your consent, to comply with laws, to provide you with services, to protect your rights, or to fulfil business obligations.
Do We Use Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies?
We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies (like web beacons and pixels) to access or store information and improve your experience on our website.
How Do We Handle Your Social Logins?
If you choose to register or log in to our services using a social media account, we may have access to certain information about you.
What Is Our Stance on Third-Party Websites?
Our website may contain advertisements or links to third-party websites, online services, or mobile applications that are not affiliated with us. We cannot guarantee the safety and privacy of data you provide to any third parties and recommend reviewing their privacy policies separately.
How Long Do We Keep Your Information?
We will only keep your personal information for as long as it is necessary for the purposes set out in this privacy policy, including for legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
How Do We Keep Your Information Safe?
We aim to protect your personal information through a system of organisational and technical security measures designed to safeguard the information we process.
Do We Collect Information from Minors?
We do not knowingly solicit data from or market to children under 18 years of age.
What Are Your Privacy Rights?
You may review, update, or request deletion of your personal information at any time, subject to applicable data protection laws. You may also unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time.
Controls for Do-Not-Track Features
Most web browsers and some mobile operating systems and mobile applications include a Do-Not-Track (“DNT”) feature or setting you can activate to signal your privacy preference not to have data about your online browsing activities monitored and collected.
Do California Residents Have Specific Privacy Rights?
Yes, if you are a resident of California, you are granted specific rights regarding access to your personal information under applicable data protection laws.
Do We Make Updates to This Policy?
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated “Last updated” date and will be effective as soon as it is accessible on our website.
How Can You Contact Us About This Policy?
If you have questions or comments about this policy, you may email us at .