Privacy Policy

Palm Cottage – Port Royal, South Carolina
Effective Date: 1/15/2026

The Palm Cottage (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when you visit our website.

1. Information We Collect
Palm Cottage’s website is primarily informational. We do not directly collect personal or payment information for reservations.
We may collect limited information in the following ways:

• Website analytics: Non-personal data such as browser type, device, pages visited, and general location may be collected through analytics tools to help us understand website traffic and improve user experience.

• Contact inquiries (if applicable): If you choose to contact us via email or a contact form, we may receive your name, email address, and message.
   

2. Booking & Payments
All reservations, payments, and guest information are handled exclusively by Stinger Home Management, our professional property management company.
When you click a booking link on our website, you are redirected to Stinger Home Management’s platform. Any personal or payment information you provide during booking is governed by Stinger Home Management’s Privacy Policy, not Palm Cottage’s.
We do not have access to, store, or process guest payment information.

3. How We Use Information
Any limited information collected through this website may be used to:

• Respond to inquiries

• Improve website performance and content

• Maintain site security

We do not sell, rent, or share personal information for marketing purposes.

4. Cookies
This website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance functionality and analyze site traffic. You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies if you prefer.

5. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including Stinger Home Management. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies directly.

6. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the limited information associated with this website. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

7. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.