Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 2026
We take the protection of your personal data seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, processed, stored, and protected when you visit www.sicilstay.com, contact us, or use our services.
1. Data Controllers
Depending on the service concerned, the responsible entity may be:
Property Buying Advisory
Novadis GmbH
Eichtalstrasse 59a
CH-8634 Hombrechtikon
Switzerland
VAT No.: CHE-112.274.639
Email: info@sicilstay.com
Phone: +41 44 810 04 44
Short-Term Rental Solutions
Novimo S.r.l.
Via Francesco Crispi, 86
IT-90049 Terrasini (PA)
Italy
VAT / P.IVA: IT07118700827
Email: info@novimo.it
Phone: +39 340 833 2017
For general privacy enquiries relating to Sicilstay.com, you may contact us at:
2. Personal Data We Process
We may process personal data that you provide directly to us or that is generated when you use our website.
This may include:
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first and last name;
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email address;
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telephone number;
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information provided in contact forms;
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information contained in messages or enquiries;
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information regarding the services you are interested in;
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correspondence with us;
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IP address;
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device and browser information;
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date and time of access;
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pages visited;
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technical log and security information;
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cookie and consent preferences; and
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usage and analytics information, where permitted and where you have provided the required consent.
We only process personal data where there is an appropriate legal basis.
3. Contact Forms and Enquiries
When you contact us through a form on our website, by email, by telephone, or by another communication method, we process the information you provide in order to respond to your enquiry.
Our website contact form may request information including your:
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first name;
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last name;
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email address;
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telephone number;
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area of interest;
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message.
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Depending on your enquiry, processing is based on taking steps at your request prior to entering into a contract, performing a contract, our legitimate interest in responding to business enquiries, or your consent where applicable.
We retain correspondence only for as long as necessary for the purpose of processing your enquiry and fulfilling applicable legal or contractual obligations.
4. Website Hosting and Wix
This website is created and operated using services provided by Wix.com Ltd. and affiliated Wix companies (“Wix”).
Wix provides the technical infrastructure used to host and operate this website. In connection with providing these services, Wix may process technical and personal data relating to website visitors.
This may include, for example:
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IP addresses;
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browser information;
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device information;
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operating system information;
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connection and usage data;
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server log information;
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security-related information; and
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information necessary to operate website functions.
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Wix may process data through servers and service providers located in different countries.
Where personal data is transferred internationally, appropriate safeguards are applied in accordance with applicable data protection law.
Further information regarding Wix's processing of personal data can be found in Wix's own privacy documentation.
5. Server Log Data
When you access our website, technical information may automatically be transmitted by your browser and processed by Wix or its infrastructure providers.
This information may include:
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IP address;
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date and time of the request;
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requested page or resource;
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referrer URL;
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browser type and version;
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operating system; and
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technical status and security information.
Such information may be processed in order to provide the website securely and reliably, detect misuse, prevent fraud and cyberattacks, troubleshoot technical problems, and maintain website stability.
The processing is based on our legitimate interest in operating a secure and functional website.
6. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies.
Cookies are small data files that may be stored on your device when you visit a website.
Some cookies are technically necessary for the website to function correctly. Other cookies may be used for analytics, functionality, marketing, or similar purposes.
Where required by law, non-essential cookies are only activated after you have given your consent through the cookie consent banner.
You may accept or reject non-essential cookies and change your preferences through the cookie settings available on the website.
Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before consent was withdrawn.
7. Wix Cookies and Website Functions
As a Wix-based website, Sicilstay.com may use cookies and related technologies required by Wix to provide website functions, maintain security, prevent fraud, remember settings, and operate the platform.
Depending on the functionality enabled on the website, additional Wix cookies may also be used.
Technically necessary cookies may be placed without consent where permitted by applicable law.
Analytics, advertising, or other non-essential technologies are used only where the applicable legal requirements have been satisfied.
8. Wix Analytics
We may use Wix Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website and to improve its content and performance.
Depending on your cookie preferences and the applicable configuration, Wix Analytics may process information relating to visits, sessions, pages viewed, approximate location, devices, browsers, and interactions with the website.
Where analytics processing requires consent under applicable law, such processing takes place only after you have provided the relevant consent through our cookie banner.
You may withdraw your consent at any time through the website's cookie settings.
9. Appointment Booking Services
Our website may contain links to external services that allow you to arrange appointments or consultations.
If you follow such a link, you leave Sicilstay.com and access a website operated by an independent third-party provider.
Any personal data you provide directly to that provider is processed in accordance with the provider's own privacy policy and terms.
We recommend reviewing the relevant privacy information before submitting personal data through an external booking service
10. External Links
Our website may contain links to websites operated by third parties.
Once you follow an external link, the processing of your personal data is generally governed by the privacy practices of the relevant third-party website.
We are not responsible for the data processing activities of independent third-party websites.
11. Legal Bases for Processing
Where the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) applies, we may process personal data on the following legal bases:
Consent – Article 6(1)(a) GDPR
Where you have voluntarily given us permission to process your data for a particular purpose.
Contractual necessity – Article 6(1)(b) GDPR
Where processing is necessary to take steps at your request before entering into a contract or to perform a contract with you.
Legal obligation – Article 6(1)(c) GDPR
Where we are required to process information in order to comply with a legal obligation.
Legitimate interests – Article 6(1)(f) GDPR
Where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, provided that your fundamental rights and interests do not override those interests.
Legitimate interests may include operating and securing our website, responding to enquiries, preventing abuse and fraud, improving our services, and managing business relationships.
12. Disclosure of Personal Data
We do not sell your personal data.
Personal data may be disclosed to service providers or professional advisers where this is necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
Recipients may include, where applicable:
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Wix and its affiliated service providers;
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IT and hosting providers;
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communication providers;
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professional advisers;
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legal and tax advisers;
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accountants;
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service partners involved in responding to your request; and
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public authorities where disclosure is legally required.
Service providers are permitted to process personal data only within the scope permitted by applicable law and the relevant contractual arrangements.
13. International Data Transfers
Because some of our service providers operate internationally, personal data may be processed in countries outside Switzerland, Italy, the European Union, or the European Economic Area.
Where required, international transfers are protected through legally recognised safeguards, such as:
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adequacy decisions;
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standard contractual clauses;
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contractual data protection measures; or
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other legally permitted transfer mechanisms.
14. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.
The applicable retention period depends on factors including:
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the nature of the enquiry or business relationship;
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contractual requirements;
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statutory record-keeping obligations;
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tax and accounting requirements;
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potential legal claims; and
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security requirements.
Once personal data is no longer required, it will be deleted or anonymised where appropriate.
15. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data from accidental or unlawful loss, misuse, alteration, unauthorised access, disclosure, or destruction.
However, no transmission of information over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
16. Your Data Protection Rights
Subject to the applicable data protection law and the relevant legal requirements, you may have the right to:
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request information about personal data we process about you;
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obtain a copy of your personal data;
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request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data;
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request deletion of your personal data;
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request restriction of processing;
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object to certain forms of processing;
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withdraw consent at any time;
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receive certain personal data in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format;
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request transfer of such information where applicable; and
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lodge a complaint with a competent data protection authority.
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Where processing is based on consent, withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before the withdrawal.
To exercise your rights, please contact:
We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests.
17. Right to Object
Where personal data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests, you may have the right to object to such processing based on your particular circumstances.
Where personal data is processed for direct marketing purposes, you may object to such processing at any time.
18. Supervisory Authorities
If you believe that the processing of your personal data violates applicable data protection law, you may have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent data protection authority.
Depending on which company is responsible for the relevant processing activity and where you are located, the competent authority may be located in Switzerland, Italy, another EU/EEA Member State, or another relevant jurisdiction.
19. Children's Privacy
Our services are not specifically directed at children.
We do not knowingly seek to collect personal information from children through this website. If we become aware that personal data concerning a child has been collected unlawfully, we will take appropriate steps to delete it.
20. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our website, services, technologies, or legal requirements.
The current version will always be published on this website.
We recommend reviewing this Privacy Policy periodically.
21. Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, please contact:
Sicilstay.com
Email: info@sicilstay.com
Property Buying Advisory:
Novadis GmbH
Eichtalstrasse 59a
CH-8634 Hombrechtikon
Switzerland
Short-Term Rental Solutions:
Novimo S.r.l.
Via Francesco Crispi, 86
IT-90049 Terrasini (PA)
Italy