Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Welcome to Paradise Island Golf Cart Rentals (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are a locally owned and operated business based in Paradise Island, Nassau, Bahamas. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at paradiseislandgolfcartrentals.com or contact us to make a reservation. Please read it carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of our site.
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
When you contact us, submit a reservation request, or fill out a form on our website, we may collect the following:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Delivery address (hotel, villa, Airbnb, or private residence on Paradise Island)
- Rental dates and cart preference
- Any additional details included in your message
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
- IP address and browser type
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website or search engine
- Device type (desktop, tablet, or mobile)
- General geographic location (country/region level)
This information is collected through standard web analytics tools such as Google Analytics and is used in aggregate form to help us understand how visitors use our site.
Cookies
Our website may use cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve your browsing experience. These may include:
- Essential cookies — required for the website to function properly
- Analytics cookies — used to understand visitor behavior in aggregate
- Preference cookies — used to remember your settings and choices
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our website.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To process and confirm your reservation request — we use your name, contact details, delivery address, and rental dates to arrange your booking and coordinate delivery
- To communicate with you — we respond to your enquiries, confirm bookings, and send relevant updates about your rental
- To improve our website and services — we analyze aggregated usage data to understand how visitors interact with our site and identify areas for improvement
- To comply with legal obligations — where required by applicable law in the Commonwealth of The Bahamas
- To protect our business interests — including preventing fraud and ensuring the safety of our services
We do not use your information for automated decision-making or profiling.
4. How We Share Your Information
We respect your privacy and do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
Service Providers
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website or conducting our business, including:
- Website hosting providers
- Email and communication platforms
- Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Payment processors (if applicable, at the time of delivery)
These providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and may only use it for the specific purpose for which it was shared.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities in the Commonwealth of The Bahamas.
Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of our business, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including:
- Reservation and booking records — retained for up to 2 years for operational and accounting purposes
- Contact and enquiry records — retained for up to 12 months after your last interaction with us
- Website analytics data — retained in accordance with the policies of our analytics provider (typically 26 months for Google Analytics)
After the applicable retention period, your data is securely deleted or anonymized.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or disclosure. These measures include:
- Secure encrypted connections (HTTPS/SSL) on our website
- Restricted access to personal data within our organization
- Use of reputable, security-vetted third-party service providers
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Right to access — you may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Right to correction — you may request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information
- Right to deletion — you may request that we delete your personal information, subject to any legal retention obligations
- Right to restrict processing — you may request that we limit how we use your information
- Right to withdraw consent — where processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw it at any time
- Right to lodge a complaint — you have the right to raise a concern with the relevant data protection authority in your jurisdiction
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 10 below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including booking platforms, travel guides, or social media pages. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our services are intended for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete that information.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the way we handle your personal information, please contact us:
Paradise Island Golf Cart Rentals Paradise Island, Nassau, Bahamas
Phone: (242) 814-2478 Phone: (242) 577-4283 Email: info@paradiseislandgolfcartrentals.com Website: paradiseislandgolfcartrentals.com
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Your continued use of our website after any changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.