Privacy & GDPR

Privacy Policy

We take the protection of your personal data seriously. This policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how we keep it safe — in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).

Data controller

Who is responsible for your data

Company

Mango House s.r.o.
IČO 52917088

Address

Obchodná 48, 811 06 Bratislava, Slovakia

Data collection

What personal data we collect

We collect the following data when you make a reservation or check in at Schöndorf Hostel.

  • Full name and surname
  • Date of birth
  • Permanent address
  • Dates of accommodation
  • Identification document details (ID or passport number)
  • Visa information (if applicable)
  • Purpose of accommodation
  • Email address and phone number

Legal basis

Why and how we process your data

Accommodation records

We are legally required to collect and retain guest accommodation data under Slovak law (Acts no. 326/1999 and 565/1990). This data is kept for 6 years as required by law.

Contact information

Email addresses and phone numbers are retained based on our legitimate interest in communicating with guests about their stay, safety, and property protection. Contact form and online check-in data is retained for 1 year.

Reservations

Data gathered during the reservation process is used solely to facilitate your booking. We do not aggregate data for advertising purposes and do not share it with third parties for marketing.

Your rights

What you can request

Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data.

Right of access

You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you at any time.

Right to rectification

If your data is inaccurate or incomplete, you can ask us to correct it.

Right to erasure

You can request deletion of your data, subject to legal retention requirements.

Right to restriction

You can ask us to limit the processing of your data in certain circumstances.

Right to object

You can object to processing based on legitimate interests at any time.

Right to data portability

You can request your data in a structured, commonly used format to transfer elsewhere.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at:

info@schoendorfhostel.com

We will respond to your request within 30 days.

Data security

How we protect your data

We implement technical and organisational measures to safeguard your personal data.

  • Access to personal data is restricted to authorised personnel only
  • Data is processed on secured systems with access controls
  • Unauthorised copying, modification, or transfer of data is prevented
  • All data transfers are tracked and verified
  • Third-party processors (Cloudbeds, Duve) are bound by contractual GDPR protections
  • Regular review of security practices and procedures

CCTV

Camera surveillance

Camera systems are installed in common areas to protect guests, their belongings, and the property. All monitored areas are clearly marked with visible signage.

Recordings are not shared with third parties and are used only for security purposes. Footage is retained for a limited period and then automatically deleted.

Cookies

Cookies and website tracking

This website uses cookies to track basic visit information such as visit duration and referral sources. Cookies are used based on the legitimate interest of the data controller in accordance with GDPR.

We do not use cookies for advertising or to build user profiles. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time, though this may affect your browsing experience.

Third parties

Data processors we work with

The following services may process your data on our behalf, each bound by contractual GDPR protections.

Cloudbeds

Property management and reservations

Duve (Easyway)

Guest communication and online check-in

PayPal / Stripe

Payment processing

Google Analytics

Website usage statistics

This privacy policy was last updated on March 2026. We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.

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