🔒 Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 2025
Welcome to French Maison.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website, www.frenchmaison.co.uk
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By using our website, you agree to the terms described below. If you have any questions, please contact us at hello@frenchmaison.co.uk
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Who We Are
French Maison is an independent platform that helps users discover and track availability of holiday villas and homes in France.
We are based in the United Kingdom and operate as an affiliate-based discovery service — meaning that we may earn a commission when users click through to partner booking websites.
Information We Collect
We only collect the minimum personal data required to provide our service effectively:
a. Information you provide directly
Your email address when creating an alert or subscribing to our updates
Your name (optional) when contacting us or completing forms
Any information you choose to provide through our contact form or email
b. Information collected automatically
Usage data: Pages visited, time spent, clicks, and referring websites
Device & browser information: IP address, operating system, browser type
Cookies & analytics: We use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and measure site performance.
c. Third-party data
We may receive limited data (e.g. booking conversions or click tracking) from our affiliate partners, but this data does not include your personal details or payment information.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
Provide and personalise our villa alert and subscription services
Send you villa availability updates or newsletters (if you’ve opted in)
Analyse website usage and improve performance
Track affiliate links to understand which villas or partners are most popular
Ensure security and prevent fraudulent activity
Cookies
We use cookies to:
Keep track of preferences (e.g. regions or dates searched)
Measure traffic via tools like Google Analytics
Attribute clicks to affiliate partners (e.g. Oliver’s Travels)
You can manage or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings.
For more details, visit www.aboutcookies.org
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Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data under the following lawful bases:
Consent: When you sign up for alerts or marketing communications
Legitimate interest: To operate and improve our website and affiliate reporting
Legal obligation: To comply with applicable data protection laws
Data Storage & Retention
Your data is securely stored using trusted third-party platforms (e.g. Supabase, Google Workspace, or email marketing providers).
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to provide our services or comply with legal obligations.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
We may share limited data with:
Email or analytics providers (to send updates or monitor usage)
Affiliate partners (for anonymous referral tracking only)
Service providers who help us operate our site (under strict confidentiality agreements)
Your Rights
Under UK and EU data protection law, you have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction or deletion of your data
Withdraw consent at any time
Object to or restrict certain processing activities
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@frenchmaison.co.uk
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Data Transfers
Some of our service providers may operate outside the UK or EU.
Where this occurs, we ensure adequate safeguards are in place (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) to protect your data.
Links to Other Websites
Our website contains links to partner or affiliate websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites, so please review their privacy policies when visiting.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated revision date.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this policy, please contact:
French Maison