Last updated: July 30, 2026

Finca La Vida Loca highly values the protection of your personal data and your privacy. In this privacy statement, we explain what personal data we collect, why we process this data, how long we retain it, who we may share it with, and what rights you have.

This privacy statement has been drawn up in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR / EU 2016/679) and Spanish privacy legislation (Ley Orgánica 3/2018 de Protección de Datos Personales y garantía de los derechos digitales – LOPDGDD).

It applies to the use of our website, our communication with (potential) guests, and the services and reservations of Finca La Vida Loca.

1. Who is responsible for your personal data?

The data controller is:

Finca La Vida Loca
29639 Benalmádena Pueblo
Málaga, Spain
Tax/Company ID: ES B56575574

Email: info@fincalavidaloca.com
Website: www.fincalavidaloca.com

Finca La Vida Loca determines the purposes for which and the manner in which personal data is processed.

2. What personal data do we process?

Depending on how you contact us, use our website, or make a reservation with us, we may process, among other things, the following personal data:

• first and last name;
• address and residence details;
• email address;
• phone number;
• reservation and stay details;
• arrival and departure dates;
• information provided by you via our contact form or other communications;
• invoicing and payment details;
• IP address;
• technical data about the device and browser you use to visit our website;
• data regarding the use of our website;

Statutorily required guest registration: full name, date of birth, nationality, type and number of identity document/passport, issue date, and gender of all guests, as required under Spanish regulations for holiday rentals.

Please note: Finca La Vida Loca explicitly does not make, request, or store copies or scans of your identity document or passport. We only record the statutorily required data to comply with our registration obligation.

We only process personal data that is necessary for our services, business operations, or legal obligations.

3. For what purposes do we process personal data?

We may process your personal data for the following purposes:

• Reservations and stay: to process your request or reservation, organize your stay, and execute the contract concluded with you.
• Payments and administration: for processing and administering payments, invoices, and our financial and tax administration.
• Legal guest registration (Spain): to comply with Spanish legislation regarding traveler registration and the mandatory submission of guest data to the competent Spanish authorities and security forces (among others, pursuant to Real Decreto 933/2021).
• Communication: to contact you regarding your inquiry, reservation, stay, or other questions, and to inform you of relevant changes to our services.
• Website and security: to ensure the technical operation of our website, secure it, and analyze and improve its performance.
• Marketing and newsletter: where you have given your consent, we may use your email address to send you news, offers, or other commercial information from Finca La Vida Loca. You can unsubscribe at any time via the unsubscribe option in the email or by contacting us.

4. Legal basis for processing

We process personal data only when there is a valid legal basis. Depending on the processing activity, this is:

• Performance of a contract: when processing is necessary to execute your reservation or stay, or to take steps at your request prior to making a reservation;
• Legal obligation: when we are required to process or retain data based on applicable Spanish or European legislation, such as tax obligations and Spanish guest registration regulations (Real Decreto 933/2021);
• Legitimate interest: for website security, fraud prevention, business administration, or service improvement, provided your privacy interests do not override ours;
• Consent: for specific marketing activities and non-essential cookies. When processing is based on your consent, you can withdraw it at any time.

5. How long do we retain your personal data?

We do not retain personal data longer than necessary for the purpose for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations:

Guest registration data (RD 933/2021): retained for 3 years from the check-out date, in accordance with Spanish statutory requirements.

Administrative, accounting, and tax data (invoices, payments): retained for 6 years to comply with Spanish commercial and tax laws (Código de Comercio).

General contact and reservation requests (without booking): retained for a maximum of 2 years after handling the last contact.

Marketing and newsletter: retained until you withdraw your consent or unsubscribe.

When personal data is no longer required and there is no longer a legal obligation to retain it, it will be permanently deleted or anonymized.

6. Sharing personal data with third parties

Finca La Vida Loca does not sell your personal data to third parties.

We only share personal data with external parties when necessary for our services, business operations, or to comply with a legal obligation. This may include:

• competent Spanish government and security authorities (for mandatory guest registration);
• hosting and website providers;
• reservation and booking systems;
• payment service providers;
• IT and technical service providers;
• email and communication services;
• accounting or administrative service providers and professional advisors.

When an external party processes personal data on our behalf (as a processor), we conclude appropriate data processing agreements to ensure the same level of security and confidentiality.

7. Transfer outside the European Economic Area

Some of our service providers or their technical systems may be located outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When personal data is processed outside the EEA, we ensure that a valid legal basis and adequate safeguards exist in accordance with the GDPR, such as an adequacy decision by the European Commission or approved Standard Contractual Clauses.

8. Security of personal data

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, unwanted disclosure, alteration, or other unlawful processing. These measures are regularly evaluated and adapted to the level of risk.

9. Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website.

We may use:

• Essential cookies: required for the proper technical operation of the website. Consent is not required for these.
• Preference cookies: to remember selected settings and preferences.
• Analytical cookies: to analyze website usage and improve its performance.
• Marketing cookies: to track visitors and display relevant content or advertisements.

For cookies where consent is legally required, they will only be placed after you have given consent via our cookie banner. You can change your preferences or withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie settings on the website or by adjusting your browser settings.

For more information, please refer to our separate Cookie Statement.

10. Third-party external services

Our website may use services from external parties (such as analytics tools, maps, or security plugins). If these services use cookies requiring consent, they will only be activated after your approval. For the processing of personal data by these external parties, please refer to their respective privacy policies.

11. Your privacy rights

Under the GDPR and the Spanish LOPDGDD, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of access: you can request details of the personal data we process about you.
• Right to rectification: you can have incorrect or incomplete data corrected.
• Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”): you can request the deletion of your data, provided there is no longer a legal retention obligation (such as tax or guest registration requirements).
• Right to restriction of processing: you can request to temporarily restrict the use of your data.
• Right to object: you can object to processing based on a legitimate interest or direct marketing.
• Right to data portability: you can request to receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
• Right to withdraw consent: for processing activities based on consent.

If you wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

info@fincalavidaloca.com

To verify your identity, we may request additional information. We do not routinely request a copy of your identity document if your identity can be confirmed in a less intrusive manner. We generally respond to your request within one month.

12. Lodging a complaint

If you believe we are not processing your personal data correctly, we ask that you contact us first so we can resolve the issue together.

Additionally, you always have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority. Since Finca La Vida Loca is based in Spain, the primary supervisory authority is:

Agencia Española de Protección de Datos (AEPD)
C/ Jorge Juan
628001 Madrid
Spain

Website: www.aepd.es

(If you reside in another EU Member State, you may also contact the privacy authority in your own country).

13. Links to third-party websites

Our website may contain links to external websites. Finca La Vida Loca is not responsible for how these third parties handle your personal data. We advise you to consult the privacy statement of the website concerned.

14. Changes to this privacy statement

We may update this privacy statement from time to time to reflect changes in legislation or adjustments in our services. The most recent version will always be available on our website. The date of the last revision is indicated at the top of this statement.

15. Contact

Do you have questions about this privacy statement or wish to exercise your privacy rights? Please feel free to contact us:

Finca La Vida Loca
29639 Benalmádena Pueblo
Málaga
Spain

Tax/Company ID: ES B56575574

Email: info@fincalavidaloca.com
Website: www.fincalavidaloca.com