Location: Maine, USA
Last Updated: 12/12/2025

Katahdin Getaways (“we,” “our,” “us”) provides vacation rental services in the State of Maine. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, protect, and manage your personal information when you visit our website, communicate with us, or book a rental property—whether directly or through a third-party booking platform.

By using our website or services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

You may provide us with personal information when you:

• Make a reservation
   
• Sign a rental agreement
   
• Contact us with questions
   
• Join our email list
   
• Provide guest information for your stay
   

This may include:

• Full name
   
• Email address
   
• Phone number
   
• Mailing/billing address
   
• Payment information (processed through secure third-party processors; we do not store full credit card numbers)
   
• Guest names, ages (if required), and stay information
   
• Special requests or preferences
   

Through cookies and analytics, we may collect:

• IP address
   
• Browser and device details
   
• Pages viewed
   
• Time spent on the site
   
• General location (city/region)
   
• Traffic sources
   

If you book through third-party services (e.g., Airbnb, VRBO, Booking.com, Expedia, Lodgify, Hostfully, Smoobu, etc.), they may provide us with:

• Reservation details
   
• Your name and contact information
   
• Payment status
   
• Number of guests
   
• Profile details shared under their policies
   

We do not control the privacy practices of these platforms.
Please review their policies separately.

We use your information to:

• Process bookings and payments
   
• Send confirmations, instructions, and check-in/check-out details
   
• Manage and secure our vacation rentals
   
• Provide customer support
   
• Meet Maine lodging, tax, and safety requirements
   
• Improve our website and services
   
• Send promotional messages (with opt-out options)
   
• Prevent fraud and protect property
   
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
   

While Maine does not currently impose broad data-privacy obligations on small businesses, we follow Maine consumer protection expectations, including:

• Collecting only necessary rental-related information
   
• Using data only for legitimate business purposes
   
• Maintaining reasonable data security
   
• Responding to customer requests for access or corrections
   
• Retaining guest records for tax or legal compliance
   
• Not selling personal information
   

We will update this Policy if Maine enacts new privacy regulations.

If you are located in the European Union, European Economic Area, or the United Kingdom, you have specific rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

We process your information under these lawful bases:

• Contractual necessity: To complete your booking or respond to inquiries
   
• Legitimate interests: Improving services, preventing fraud, securing property
   
• Consent: Marketing emails, cookies (where required)
   
• Legal obligation: Tax, accounting, and safety requirements
   

You may have the right to:

• Access your data
   
• Correct inaccurate data
   
• Request deletion (right to be forgotten)
   
• Restrict or object to processing
   
• Request data portability
   
• Withdraw consent at any time
   
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your country
   

Your data may be transferred to and stored in the United States.
We use reasonable safeguards to protect transferred data.

To exercise GDPR rights, contact us at the email provided below.

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), may apply.

You may have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect
   
• Request access to your personal information
   
• Request deletion of your personal information
   
• Correct inaccurate information
   
• Opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal data
   

We do NOT sell or share personal information as defined under CCPA.

We collect:

• Identifiers (name, email, phone, address)
   
• Commercial information (rental history)
   
• Internet activity (analytics, IP address)
   
• Payment and transaction information
   
• Guest stay information
   

We do not collect or process sensitive personal information for purposes requiring a consumer opt-out.

California residents can exercise their rights via the contact information listed below.

We share information only with:

Used for:

• Payment processing
   
• Booking management software
   
• Website hosting and analytics
   
• Email delivery
   
• Property management and housekeeping
   
• Maintenance or safety-related contractors (when necessary)
   

If you book through a platform, we receive only the data they provide under their own privacy policy.

We may disclose information to:

• Maine state agencies (e.g., for lodging tax)
   
• Local authorities if required
   
• Law enforcement for fraud, safety, or legal compliance
   

We do not sell or rent your information.

We use cookies for:

• Website functionality
   
• Analytics and traffic measurement
   
• Remembering preferences
   
• Improving user experience
   

You may disable cookies in your browser.
For EU/UK visitors, cookie consent tools may be used where required.

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

• Provide services
   
• Comply with Maine tax and legal obligations
   
• Resolve disputes
   
• Maintain accurate business records
   

Rental records may be retained for the required legal reporting period.

We implement reasonable physical, administrative, and technical safeguards to protect information.
While we take precautions, no online transmission is completely secure.

Regardless of your location, you may request:

• Access to your personal information
   
• Corrections to inaccurate data
   
• Deletion where legally permissible
   
• Opt-out of marketing emails
   
• Limitations on certain data uses
   

To request these actions, contact us below.

We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
If you believe information has been provided by a child, please contact us and we will delete it.

Our website or booking pages may contain links to third-party sites.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to read their policies.

We may update this policy from time to time.
The “Last Updated” date will reflect the changes.
Your continued use of the site indicates acceptance of updated terms.

For questions, concerns, or privacy requests, contact:

Katahdin Getaways
Email: branden@katahdingetaways.com
Phone: 207-951-0995