Kurimanka – Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [Effective Date]
Applies to: United States, State of New York, Onondaga County

1. Who We Are

Kurimanka is a hospitality business offering lodging, dining, and related services. Our website address is: https://kurimanka.com. We operate in compliance with U.S. privacy standards, the New York SHIELD Act, and relevant guidelines applicable to Onondaga County.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

A. Information You Provide Directly

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Reservation details
  • Payment information (processed via secure third-party providers; we do not store card numbers)
  • Messages sent through forms or WhatsApp
  • Comments (if enabled)

B. Information Collected Automatically

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Pages visited
  • Cookies and tracking technologies
  • Location (approximate, based on IP)

C. Media Uploads

If you upload images, avoid embedding location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can extract location data from images on the website.

D. Information from Third Parties

Examples include booking platforms, WhatsApp Business API, and analytics services such as Google Analytics.

3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to improve your browsing experience. These include:

  • Essential cookies (security, session management)
  • Analytics cookies (Google Analytics)
  • Functionality cookies (language, preferences)

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work properly.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Process reservations
  • Respond to inquiries
  • Improve site functionality
  • Enhance customer experience
  • Maintain security and prevent fraud
  • Comply with legal obligations (NY SHIELD Act and U.S. regulations)

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your information under:

  • Consent (when submitting forms)
  • Contractual necessity (reservations and service delivery)
  • Legitimate interest (site analytics, fraud prevention)
  • Legal compliance (NY SHIELD Act data protection requirements)

6. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your data. We may share your information with:

  • Hosting providers (e.g., Hostinger)
  • Email and communication services
  • WhatsApp (for communication only)
  • Analytics providers (Google Analytics)
  • Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal, etc., if applicable)
  • Spam detection services (e.g., Akismet)

All third-party partners follow privacy and data protection standards.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

  • Contact form messages: 1 year
  • Reservation records: retained as required by law (varies by jurisdiction)
  • Comments: indefinitely, unless deletion is requested
  • Cookies: 1 day to 1 year, depending on type

8. Your Rights (U.S. & New York Residents)

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request corrections
  • Request deletion (when legally permitted)
  • Obtain a copy of your data
  • Opt-out of analytics cookies
  • Request information on how your data is protected

To exercise these rights, contact us at: [contact email].

9. Data Security – NY SHIELD Act Compliance

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, including:

  • Encrypted connections (HTTPS)
  • Secure hosting infrastructure
  • Access control for staff
  • Firewalls and malware detection
  • Secure data disposal practices

If a data breach occurs, we follow notification requirements in the New York SHIELD Act and local Onondaga County guidelines.

10. Children’s Privacy (COPPA)

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years. We do not knowingly collect children’s data.

11. International Data Transfers

If you access our website from outside the United States, your data may be transferred to and processed in the U.S., where privacy laws may differ from your jurisdiction.

12. Embedded Content from Other Websites

Content such as videos or maps may behave as if you visited the external site, collecting data through their own cookies and tracking technologies.

13. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted with a new “Effective Date”.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, contact us at:

Kurimanka
Email: [your contact email]
Phone: [your phone number]
Website: https://kurimanka.com

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