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Privacy Policy

UK GDPR Compliant - tailored for short-let property management

Last updated: 04/12/2025

1. Introduction

KeyPoint Stays (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal information belonging to property owners, guests, cleaners, contractors, and website users.

This Privacy Policy explains:

  • What personal data we collect

  • Why we collect it

  • How we use it

  • Who we share it with

  • Your data rights under UK GDPR
     

By using our services, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

 

2. Who We Are

KeyPoint Stays
Email: Info@keypointstays.com
Phone: 07512989994
Address: 97 Orchard Road, Lutterworth

We act as a Data Controller when processing owner and contractor data, and as a Data Processor when handling guest data on behalf of booking platforms (e.g., Airbnb).

 

3. Data We Collect

We may collect the following categories of data:

3.1 Owner Information

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Property address

  • Bank details for payouts

  • Compliance documents (Gas Cert, EICR)

  • Insurance details

  • Access codes, lockbox info, and check-in instructions
     

3.2 Guest Information

(Provided via Airbnb/other platforms, as Data Processor)

  • Full name

  • Contact details

  • Booking details

  • Communication history

  • Special requests

3.3 Cleaner & Contractor Information

  • Contact details

  • Payment details

  • Work history and logs
     

3.4 Website & Marketing Data

  • Contact form submissions

  • IP address

  • Cookie data

  • Browsing behaviour (via analytics tools)
     

 

4. How We Use Personal Data

We process personal data for the following purposes:

4.1 To Provide Short-Let Management Services

  • Managing bookings

  • Communicating with owners, guests, and contractors

  • Coordinating check-ins, cleaning, and maintenance

  • Revenue reporting and payouts

4.2 Legal & Compliance

  • Verifying ownership

  • Ensuring safety compliance

  • Maintaining financial records
     

4.3 Business Operations

  • Improving services

  • Internal training

  • Managing disputes or insurance claims
     

4.4 Marketing Communications

We may send service updates or offers with your consent.
You can unsubscribe at any time.

 

5. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)

We process data under the following legal bases:

  • Contractual necessity: To manage your property or booking.

  • Legal obligation: Safety records, tax records, regulatory compliance.

  • Legitimate interests: Improving services, preventing fraud.

  • Consent: For marketing and optional communications.

 

6. Sharing Your Data

We may share data with:

  • Cleaners and maintenance contractors

  • Booking platforms (Airbnb, Booking.com, etc.)

  • Payment processors

  • IT service providers (CRM systems, scheduling apps, cloud storage)

  • Insurance companies when handling claims

  • Legal authorities when required
     

We do not sell personal data.

All third-party processors are required to comply with UK GDPR.

 

7. International Transfers

Some service providers we use (e.g., cloud tools or booking platforms) may store data outside the UK.

Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards such as:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)

  • Adequacy decisions

8. Data Retention

We keep data only as long as necessary:

  • Owner and property records: Up to 6 years (legal/tax reasons)

  • Guest data: 12–24 months, depending on booking platform rules

  • Contractor information: Duration of contract + 1 year

  • Financial records: 6 years
     

 

9. Data Security

We take all reasonable steps to protect data, including:

  • Password-protected systems

  • Limited internal access

  • Encrypted storage where possible

  • Secure communication channels

  • Staff/contractor confidentiality agreements


 

10. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access your data

  • Correct inaccuracies

  • Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Object to processing

  • Restrict processing

  • Request data transfer (data portability)

  • Withdraw consent at any time
     

To exercise your rights, contact us at:

Info@Keypointstays.com 

 

11. Cookies & Website Tracking

We may use cookies to:

  • Improve website performance

  • Analyse visitor behaviour

  • Personalise content
     

You can change cookie settings in your browser at any time.

 

 

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal changes or improvements to our services.

Updated versions will be posted on our website.

 

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle data,

contact us:

KeyPoint Stays
Email: Info@keypointstays.com
Phone: 07512989994

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