PRIVACY POLICY

 

1. INTRODUCTION

 

Burja Hoteli d.o.o. (“Burja Hoteli“, “we“, “our” or “us“) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data.

 

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and protect your personal data whenever you:

 

  • visit our websites;
  • make a reservation;
  • stay at one of our accommodation properties;
  • contact us by email, telephone or online forms;
  • complete online check-in;
  • subscribe to our newsletter;
  • use our Wi-Fi or other guest services;
  • interact with us through online travel agencies (Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia and similar platforms).

 

This Privacy Policy applies to all accommodation properties operated by Burja Hoteli d.o.o., including:

 

  • Galeria River, Ljubljana
  • Zois Apartments, Ljubljana
  • Viva Rooms, Ljubljana
  • Old Town Rooms Piran
  • Alibi B11 Piran
  • Vila Alpina, Bled
  • Vila Lipa, Bled
  • Zotlar House, Bohinjska Bistrica

 

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully before using our services.


2. DATA CONTROLLER

 

The controller responsible for processing your personal data is:

 

Burja Hoteli d.o.o.

Bonifacijeva ulica 11, 6330 Piran – Pirano

Company Registration Number: 3707296000

VAT Number: SI84255595

Email: info@burjahotels.com (or info@vilalipa.com)

General inquiries: info@burjahotels.com

Telephone: 00386 31 491 929

 

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, you may contact us at any time.


3. APPLICABLE LEGISLATION

 

We process personal data in accordance with:

 

  • Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR)
  • Slovenian Personal Data Protection Act (ZVOP-2)
  • Slovenian Hospitality Industry Act
  • Residence Registration Act
  • Slovenian tax and accounting legislation
  • Other applicable legislation governing accommodation providers.

4. PRINCIPLES OF PROCESSING

 

Whenever we process personal data, we follow the GDPR principles of:

 

  • lawfulness, fairness and transparency;
  • purpose limitation;
  • data minimisation;
  • accuracy;
  • storage limitation;
  • integrity and confidentiality;
  • accountability.

 

We only collect personal data that is necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.


5. CATEGORIES OF PERSONAL DATA WE COLLECT

 

Depending on the services you use, we may collect the following categories of personal data.

 

Identification Data

 

  • full name
  • date of birth
  • nationality
  • gender (where legally required)
  • passport number
  • identity card number
  • issuing country

 

These data are required for guest registration under Slovenian legislation.


Contact Information

 

  • email address
  • telephone number
  • country of residence

Reservation Information

 

  • reservation number
  • arrival and departure dates
  • accommodation preferences
  • number of guests
  • special requests
  • travel companions
  • communication history

Payment Information

 

Depending on the booking method, payment information may be processed by certified payment service providers such as Stripe or Bankart.

Burja Hoteli does not store complete payment card numbers or CVV/CVC security codes on its own servers.


Online Check-in Data

 

If you use our online check-in platform (GuestPortal.si), we may collect:

 

  • identity document information
  • signature (where applicable)
  • estimated arrival time
  • guest declarations
  • legally required registration information

Website Data

 

When you visit our websites we may automatically collect:

 

  • IP address
  • browser type
  • operating system
  • language settings
  • referring website
  • pages visited
  • session duration
  • approximate geographic location
  • device information

 

This information is collected through cookies and Google Analytics 4 where consent has been provided where required.


CCTV Footage

 

Some of our properties are protected by CCTV systems for the purposes of:

 

  • protecting guests;
  • protecting employees;
  • preventing theft and vandalism;
  • protecting property;
  • investigating security incidents.

 

Information about CCTV monitoring is displayed at the monitored premises in accordance with Slovenian legislation.


6. HOW WE COLLECT PERSONAL DATA

 

We collect personal data:

 

Directly from you

 

For example when you:

 

  • make a reservation;
  • complete online check-in;
  • send us an enquiry;
  • contact reception;
  • subscribe to our newsletter;
  • leave a review;
  • communicate during your stay.

From Online Travel Agencies

 

If you book through third-party booking platforms, such as:

 

  • Booking.com
  • Airbnb
  • Expedia
  • other authorised travel partners

 

we receive personal data necessary to manage your reservation.

 

The exact data shared depends on the booking platform and your privacy settings with that provider.


Automatically

 

Certain technical information is collected automatically through cookies, server logs and analytics technologies while using our websites.


From Public Authorities

 

In limited circumstances, we may receive or disclose information where required by law, including requests from competent Slovenian authorities.


7. LEGAL BASES OF PROCESSING

 

We process personal data only where one or more of the legal bases under Article 6 GDPR apply.

 

Performance of a Contract

 

We process personal data in order to:

 

  • manage reservations;
  • provide accommodation services;
  • communicate regarding your stay;
  • process payments;
  • respond to guest requests.

Compliance with Legal Obligations

 

We process personal data where required by law, including:

 

  • registration of guests through the Slovenian eTurizem system;
  • compliance with the Residence Registration Act;
  • tax and accounting obligations;
  • issuing invoices;
  • responding to lawful requests from competent authorities;
  • maintaining legally required records.

 

Providing this information is mandatory where required by applicable legislation.

 

Failure to provide legally required information may prevent us from providing accommodation services.


 

8. PURPOSES OF PROCESSSING PERSONAL DATA

 

We process personal data only for specified, explicit and legitimate purposes.

 

The table below summarises the main processing activities carried out by Burja Hoteli.

 

Purpose Categories of Personal Data Legal Basis
Managing reservations Identification, contact and reservation data Performance of a contract
Providing accommodation services Identification, reservation and communication data Performance of a contract
Online check-in Identification and legally required registration data Performance of a contract and legal obligation
Guest registration through the Slovenian eTurizem system Identification data required by Slovenian legislation Legal obligation
Issuing invoices and processing payments Identification and payment data Legal obligation and performance of a contract
Customer communication Contact information and communication history Performance of a contract or legitimate interests
Responding to enquiries Contact details and enquiry content Pre-contractual measures or legitimate interests
Security of guests and property CCTV recordings Legitimate interests and applicable legislation
Improving website performance Technical and website usage data Consent (where required) or legitimate interests
Website analytics Google Analytics 4 Consent where required
Compliance with legal obligations Identification, reservation and payment records Legal obligation
Establishing, exercising or defending legal claims Relevant personal data Legitimate interests

 

We do not use personal data for automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects.


9. MANDATORY GUEST REGISTRATION (eTurizem)

 

Under Slovenian law, accommodation providers are required to register guests in the national eTurizem information system.

 

For this purpose, Burja Hoteli processes and submits personal data that are required by applicable legislation, including but not limited to:

 

  • full name;
  • date of birth;
  • nationality;
  • type and number of identity document;
  • country of issue;
  • arrival and departure dates;
  • other information required by law.

 

The legal basis for this processing is compliance with legal obligations imposed by Slovenian legislation governing hospitality services and residence registration.
Submission of these data is mandatory. If a guest refuses to provide the legally required information, Burja Hoteli may be unable to provide accommodation services.


10. WHO RECEIVES YOUR PERSONAL DATA

 

We disclose personal data only where necessary and only to recipients who have a lawful basis to receive such information.

 

Depending on the services used, recipients may include:

 

Public Authorities

 

Where required by law, personal data may be disclosed to competent authorities, including but not limited to:

 

  • the Slovenian eTurizem system;
  • competent police authorities;
  • courts;
  • tax authorities;
  • other public authorities authorised by applicable legislation.

 

Such disclosures are made only where required or permitted by law.


Payment Service Providers

 

Payments may be processed by:

 

  • Stripe
  • Bankart

 

These providers process payment information in accordance with their own privacy policies and applicable financial regulations.

 

Burja Hoteli does not have access to complete payment card numbers or security codes where payment processing is handled directly by these providers.


Property Management System

 

Reservation and guest management are carried out using the Hostel – MWore (Denis Poženel s.p.) Property Management System.

 

This provider processes personal data on our behalf under a data processing agreement where required by applicable law.


Online Check-in Platform

 

Online check-in services may be provided through GuestPortal.si.

 

The platform processes guest information required for online registration and statutory reporting.


IT Service Providers

 

We may engage trusted IT providers for:

 

  • website hosting;
  • email services;
  • technical support;
  • cybersecurity;
  • software maintenance;
  • cloud services.

 

Such providers may process personal data only under our documented instructions and appropriate contractual safeguards.


Professional Advisers

 

Where necessary, personal data may be disclosed to:

 

  • legal advisers;
  • accountants;
  • auditors;
  • insurance providers;

 

solely to the extent necessary for the provision of professional services.

 

We never sell personal data to third parties.


11. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS

 

Some of our service providers may process personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA).

 

Whenever personal data are transferred outside the EEA, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are implemented in accordance with Chapter V of the GDPR.

 

Depending on the recipient, these safeguards may include:

 

  • an adequacy decision adopted by the European Commission;
  • the European Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs);
  • additional technical and organisational safeguards where appropriate.

 

We do not transfer personal data internationally unless a lawful transfer mechanism is in place.


12. GOOGLE ANALYTICS

 

We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use our websites and to improve their functionality.

 

Google Analytics may collect information such as:

 

  • pages visited;
  • time spent on the website;
  • browser information;
  • operating system;
  • approximate geographic location;
  • device information;
  • anonymised IP-related technical information where applicable.

 

Where required by applicable law, Google Analytics cookies are activated only after obtaining your consent through our cookie management platform.

 

You may withdraw your consent at any time by changing your cookie preferences.


13. NEWSLETTER

 

Visitors may voluntarily subscribe to receive newsletters and promotional communications. Subscription is entirely optional and based on your consent. You may withdraw your consent and unsubscribe at any time by:

 

  • clicking the unsubscribe link contained in every newsletter;
  • contacting us directly.

 

We do not send marketing communications to individuals who have not provided the required consent, unless otherwise permitted by applicable legislation.


14. DATA RETENTION

 

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which they were collected or to comply with legal obligations.

 

The applicable retention periods generally include:

 

Category Retention Period
Reservation records Up to 5 years after completion of the stay unless longer retention is required by law or necessary for legal claims
Guest registration records As required by applicable Slovenian legislation
Accounting and tax documentation 10 years or as required by tax legislation
Customer correspondence Up to 5 years unless longer retention is necessary
CCTV recordings Normally up to 30 days, unless required for investigation of an incident or where a longer retention period is prescribed by law
Newsletter subscription data Until consent is withdrawn
Website analytics data In accordance with Google Analytics retention settings

 

When personal data are no longer required, they are securely deleted, anonymised or otherwise destroyed in accordance with our internal retention procedures.

 

15. SECURITY OF PERSONAL DATA

 

Burja Hoteli is committed to protecting personal data against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorised disclosure or unauthorised access.

 

To achieve this, we implement appropriate technical and organisational measures, including but not limited to:

 

  • restricted access to personal data based on job responsibilities;
  • password-protected information systems;
  • encrypted data transmission where appropriate;
  • secure payment processing through certified payment providers;
  • regular software updates and security maintenance;
  • firewall and anti-malware protection;
  • secure backup procedures;
  • staff training on confidentiality and data protection obligations.

 

Despite implementing appropriate safeguards, no electronic transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. We therefore encourage all users to take reasonable precautions when communicating personal information online.


16. CCTV MONITORING

 

Certain areas of our accommodation properties are protected by Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) systems.

 

The purposes of CCTV monitoring include:

  • ensuring the safety and security of guests, visitors and employees;
  • protecting property against theft, vandalism and other criminal acts;
  • preventing unauthorised access;
  • investigating security incidents;
  • establishing facts in the event of accidents, disputes or unlawful conduct.

 

CCTV is operated in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Slovenian Personal Data Protection Act (ZVOP-2), and other applicable legislation.

 

Clearly visible notices are displayed at monitored locations informing individuals that CCTV surveillance is in operation.

 

CCTV recordings are accessed only by authorised personnel and only where necessary to fulfil the purposes described above or where disclosure is required by law.

 

Unless required for the investigation of a specific incident or by applicable legislation, CCTV recordings are generally retained for no longer than 30 days, after which they are permanently deleted or overwritten.


17. YOUR RIGHTS

 

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

 

Right of Access

 

You have the right to obtain confirmation as to whether we process your personal data and, where applicable, to receive a copy of such data.


Right to Rectification

You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.


Right to Erasure

 

You may request deletion of your personal data where:

  • the data are no longer necessary;
  • you withdraw consent (where consent is the legal basis);
  • processing is unlawful;
  • deletion is required by law.

 

This right is not absolute and may be limited where processing is required to comply with legal obligations or to establish, exercise or defend legal claims.


Right to Restrict Processing

 

You may request that processing of your personal data be restricted under the circumstances provided for by Article 18 GDPR.


Right to Data Portability

 

Where processing is based on consent or contract and carried out by automated means, you have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format and to request transmission to another controller where technically feasible.


Right to Object

 

You have the right to object to processing based on our legitimate interests. If personal data are processed for direct marketing purposes, you may object at any time.


Right to Withdraw Consent

 

Where processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before the withdrawal.


Right Not to Be Subject to Automated Decision-Making

 

Burja Hoteli does not make decisions based solely on automated processing that produce legal or similarly significant effects on individuals.


18. HOW TO EXERCISE YOUR RIGHTS

 

Requests concerning personal data may be submitted by email or in writing.

 

To protect your privacy, we may ask you to verify your identity before responding. We will respond to your request without undue delay and, in any event, within one month of receiving your request, unless a longer period is permitted by applicable law.

 

Where requests are manifestly unfounded or excessive, we reserve the right to charge a reasonable administrative fee or refuse to act in accordance with Article 12 GDPR.

 

19. CHILDREN’S PERSONAL DATA

 

Our services are intended for guests of all ages, including families travelling with children.

 

Where required by Slovenian legislation, accommodation providers must collect identification information relating to minor guests for statutory guest registration purposes.

 

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children for marketing purposes without appropriate legal basis or parental involvement where required.


20. THIRD PARTY WEBSITES

 

Our websites may contain links to third-party websites, booking platforms or social media services.

 

This Privacy Policy applies only to websites operated by Burja Hoteli. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites and encourage users to review their respective privacy policies.


21. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

 

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:

 

  • changes in legislation;
  • changes to our services;
  • technological developments;
  • changes to our processing activities;
  • recommendations issued by supervisory authorities.

 

The latest version will always be published on our websites.

 

Where required by applicable law, we will notify users of material changes.


22. COMPLAINTS

 

If you believe that your personal data have been processed unlawfully, we encourage you to contact us first so that we may attempt to resolve your concerns.

 

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority. For processing activities carried out in Slovenia, the competent authority is:

 

Information Commissioner of the Republic of Slovenia (Informacijski pooblaščenec)

Dunajska cesta 22

1000 Ljubljana

Slovenia

Website: https://www.ip-rs.si


24. CONTACT

 

For all questions concerning this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, please contact:

 

Burja Hoteli d.o.o.

Address: Bonifacijeva ulica 11, 6330 Piran – Pirano

Email: info@burjahotels.com

General enquiries: info@burjahotels.com

Telephone: 00386 40 462 099


25. FINAL PROVISIONS

 

This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date stated below and replaces all previous versions published by Burja Hoteli.

 

Should any provision of this Privacy Policy become invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

 

This Privacy Policy is effective as of January 1, 2026.
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