This Privacy Policy explains how Indian Ocean Luxury Escapes Ltd. (“we”, “us”, “our”), operator of the Brightparcellistscrt directory at brightparcellistscrt.pics, collects, uses and protects personal data. We are committed to processing data lawfully, fairly and transparently in line with the Mauritius Data Protection Act 2017 and, where applicable, the EU and UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Data controller
Indian Ocean Luxury Escapes Ltd., Company No. C26-198743, registered office: Level 2, Sunset Boulevard Business Centre, Royal Road, Grand Baie 30529, Mauritius. Contact: [email protected] · +230 6000 1234.
2. What we collect
- Newsletter data: your email address, if you voluntarily subscribe.
- Correspondence: information you include when you email or call us.
- Technical data: anonymised or pseudonymised usage information (such as browser type, pages visited and approximate region), only where you have consented to analytics cookies.
- Preferences: your cookie consent choice, stored locally in your browser.
We do not collect payment card details, passport information or reservation data. We do not process bookings.
3. How and why we use data
- To send our newsletter (legal basis: consent, which you may withdraw at any time).
- To respond to enquiries and correction requests (legitimate interests).
- To maintain security and improve the directory (legitimate interests or consent for analytics).
- To comply with legal obligations.
4. Third-party websites
“Book Direct” buttons link to official hotel websites and booking systems that operate independently of us. Once you leave our site, the privacy policy of that third party applies. We encourage you to review it before submitting any personal or payment information.
5. Cookies
Cookies are small files stored on your device. We use:
- Essential storage: to remember your cookie choice and keep the site functioning. These cannot be switched off.
- Optional analytics: used only if you select “Accept all”, to help us understand how the directory is used.
Our site also loads resources from third-party content delivery networks (for fonts, icons, maps and images), which may receive your IP address as part of delivering content. You can change your preference at any time via “Cookie Settings” in the footer, or by clearing your browser storage.
6. Sharing and transfers
We never sell personal data. We may share limited data with trusted service providers (such as email delivery platforms) under contracts that require appropriate safeguards. Where data is transferred outside Mauritius or the EEA, we rely on recognised safeguards such as standard contractual clauses.
7. Retention
Newsletter data is kept until you unsubscribe. Correspondence is kept for up to 24 months unless a longer period is required by law.
8. Your rights
You may request access to, correction, deletion or restriction of your personal data, object to processing, request portability and withdraw consent at any time. To exercise these rights, email [email protected]. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Office of Mauritius or your local supervisory authority.
9. Security
We apply appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against loss, misuse and unauthorised access.
10. Children
This directory is not directed at children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect their personal data.
11. Changes
We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be published on this page with its effective date.