Effective Date: 6th April 2025
Le Gargantua, owned and operated by Marlene Deparis and accessible at www.legargantua.com, is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled securely and responsibly in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable French law.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following personal information:
- Booking Information: Your name, phone number, email address, and postal address when you make a booking.
- Newsletter Subscription: Your name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter.
- Website Usage Data: Information collected through cookies (via Google Analytics) about how you use our site.
- Payment Information: Payment details are processed securely by Stripe and are not stored on our servers.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Process and manage your bookings and inquiries.
- Send occasional newsletters and updates if you have opted in.
- Analyze website traffic to improve our content and services.
- Facilitate secure payment transactions via Stripe.
3. Third-Party Services
We share data with trusted third-party providers solely for the purposes described above:
- Stripe – to securely process payments.
- Google Analytics – to track and analyze website traffic.
- Mailchimp – to manage and send email newsletters.
Each of these providers is GDPR-compliant and maintains strict data protection standards.
4. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience and to help us understand how visitors interact with the site. You can control or disable all cookies through your browser settings, or you can view and change your personal Legargantua site cookie settings, by using the ‘Cookie Settings’ link at any time.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, and as required by applicable laws (e.g., for accounting or tax obligations).
6. Use of Photos and Media
With your consent, we may take photographs or short videos during our cooking and baking holidays, which may include identifiable images of participants. These may be used for promotional purposes on our website, social media accounts, and marketing materials. If you prefer not to be photographed or filmed, you may opt out at any time by informing us via email or during your stay.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct any inaccuracies in your information
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict certain processing activities
- Withdraw your consent at any time (for newsletter subscriptions, for example)
- To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: letscook@legargantua.com
8. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or the way your data is handled, please contact:
Marlene Deparis
Email: letscook@legargantua.com
Location: 2245 route de l'Ourbise, 47700 Anzex, France