PRIVACY RIGHTS NOTICE
Vezpa - Property Management System
Your Privacy Rights Under U.S. State Laws
Last updated: April 16, 2026
1. Introduction and Scope
This Privacy Rights Notice explains how Vezpa di Paolo Vezzola (hereinafter "Vezpa" or "We") processes personal information in compliance with:
- California CCPA/CPRA California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act
- Virginia VCDPA Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act
- Colorado CPA Colorado Privacy Act
- Connecticut CTDPA Connecticut Data Privacy Act
- FTC Act Federal Trade Commission Act (Section 5 - unfair or deceptive practices)
- COPPA Children's Online Privacy Protection Act
1.1 Who This Applies To
This notice applies to:
- Accommodation managers who use Vezpa (direct clients)
- Guests staying at properties that use Vezpa
- Business partners and suppliers
- Visitors to the vezpa.it website
1.2 Dual Role of Vezpa
Vezpa operates in two distinct roles:
- BUSINESS (CONTROLLER) For data of property managers (clients) - we determine the purposes and means of processing
- SERVICE PROVIDER (PROCESSOR) For guest data - we process data on behalf of the property manager under their instructions
2. Business Identity and Contact Details
Business:
Vezpa di Paolo Vezzola
Registered office: Desenzano del Garda (BS), 25015, via San Zeno 67, Italy
VAT: 04449070988
Email: info@vezpa.it
3. Categories of Personal Information Collected
3.1 Manager Data (Clients)
| Category (CCPA) | Type of Data | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|
| Identifiers | Name, surname, date of birth, email address, phone number | Required |
| Contact information | Email, phone, mailing address | Required |
| Commercial information | Company name, EIN/tax ID, property details, subscription records | Required |
| Financial information | Payment card (via Stripe - PCI DSS compliant), billing address | Required for subscription |
| Internet or network activity | Access logs, IP address, platform activity, browsing history on our site | Automatic |
| Professional information | Business type, property type, role | Voluntary |
3.2 Guest Data (as Service Provider)
| Category (CCPA) | Type of Data | Business Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Identifiers | Name, surname, date and place of birth, citizenship | Guest registration and legal compliance |
| Government-issued ID | ID type, number, issue date, issuing authority | Legal compliance (where required by local law) |
| Contact information | Email, phone, address | Booking management and communications |
| Commercial information | Stay dates, number of guests, room, rates | Booking management |
| Financial information | Transactions, receipts | Payment processing and tax compliance |
Vezpa does NOT intentionally collect sensitive personal information such as:
- Social Security numbers
- Racial or ethnic origin
- Religious beliefs
- Health information
- Biometric or genetic data
- Sexual orientation
- Precise geolocation
If such data is entered by mistake, it must be deleted immediately.
4. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing
4.1 For Managers (Clients)
| Business Purpose | Legal Basis | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| Provision of PMS service | Contract performance / Performing services | Duration of contract + 7 years |
| Invoicing and accounting | Legal obligation (IRS requirements, state tax laws) | 7 years (federal tax retention) |
| Customer support | Contract performance / Performing services | Duration of contract + 2 years |
| Security and fraud prevention | Legitimate business interest / Legal obligation | 5 years |
| Service improvement | Legitimate business interest | 2 years (anonymous aggregated data) |
| Direct marketing | Consent / CAN-SPAM compliance | Until consent is withdrawn or opt-out received |
| Legal defense | Legitimate business interest | Applicable statute of limitations |
4.2 For Guests (on behalf of the Manager)
| Business Purpose | Legal Basis | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| Guest registration | Legal obligation (state/local lodging laws) | Per applicable state/local requirements |
| Lodging tax reporting | Legal obligation (state/local tax laws) | Per state/local regulations |
| Booking and stay management | Contract performance / Performing services | 7 years (tax purposes) |
| Online check-in and communications | Contract performance / Performing services | Duration of stay + property retention period |
Vezpa does NOT sell your personal information. We do not disclose personal information to third parties for monetary or other valuable consideration. We also do not "share" personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising purposes as defined under the CCPA/CPRA.
5. Processing Methods
5.1 Data Protection Principles
Vezpa processes personal information in accordance with the following principles:
- Transparency: we clearly inform you about our data practices
- Purpose limitation: we use data only for the stated business purposes
- Data minimization: we collect only information that is reasonably necessary
- Accuracy: we keep data up to date and accurate
- Retention limitation: we retain data only for the necessary period
- Security: we protect data with appropriate technical and organizational measures
- Accountability: we can demonstrate compliance with applicable laws
5.2 Processing Means
Data is processed using:
- Digital tools: servers, databases, web/mobile applications
- Paper-based: only for necessary documents (contracts, invoices)
5.3 Access Controls
Data is accessible to:
- Authorized Vezpa personnel (with personal credentials)
- Access based on the "need to know" principle (least privilege)
- Access logs tracked and monitored
6. Security Measures
6.1 Technical Measures
6.2 Organizational Measures
6.3 Compliance Standards
- PCI-DSS Compliant: through certified payment providers (Stripe)
- SOC 2 aligned practices: industry-standard security controls
7. Data Recipients and Disclosures
7.1 Categories of Recipients
Your data may be disclosed to the following categories of recipients:
| Category | Recipients | Role | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government authorities | IRS, state tax authorities, law enforcement (when required) | Independent controllers | Legal obligation |
| Hosting provider | DigitalOcean | Service provider | IT infrastructure |
| Payment gateway | Stripe (PCI DSS compliant) | Service provider | Payments |
| Email provider | IONOS | Service provider | Sending communications |
| OTA | Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, etc. | Independent controllers | Booking management |
| Professionals | Accountants, lawyers, consultants | Service providers | Professional advice |
7.2 No Sale of Personal Information
Vezpa does not sell personal information and has not sold personal information in the preceding 12 months. We do not share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
7.3 International Transfers
Vezpa is based in Italy (EU). Data may be transferred internationally as necessary to provide the service. Where personal information is transferred, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses and compliance with applicable data transfer requirements.
8. Your Privacy Rights
8.1 Rights Under California Law (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights:
| Right | Description |
|---|---|
| Right to Know | Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information collected about you, the sources, purposes, and categories of third parties with whom we share it |
| Right to Delete | Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal exceptions) |
| Right to Correct | Request correction of inaccurate personal information |
| Right to Opt Out of Sale/Sharing | Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information (note: Vezpa does not sell personal information) |
| Right to Limit Use of Sensitive PI | Limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information |
| Right to Non-Discrimination | Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights |
8.2 Rights Under Virginia Law (VCDPA)
If you are a Virginia resident, you have the right to: access, correct, delete, obtain a copy of your data in a portable format, and opt out of targeted advertising, sale of personal data, and profiling.
8.3 Rights Under Colorado (CPA) and Connecticut (CTDPA) Laws
Residents of Colorado and Connecticut have similar rights to access, correct, delete, and port their data, as well as opt-out rights for targeted advertising, sale of personal data, and certain profiling activities.
8.4 How to Exercise Your Rights
You can exercise your rights through:
- Email: info@vezpa.it (subject: "Privacy Rights Request")
- Mail: Vezpa di Paolo Vezzola, Desenzano del Garda, via San Zeno 67, Italy
- User area: "Privacy and Data" section in the dashboard (for some rights)
8.5 Verification and Response Times
We will verify your identity before processing your request. Vezpa responds to requests within 45 days of receipt (extendable by an additional 45 days in complex cases, with notice to you). For California requests, we may request specific information to verify your identity.
8.6 Authorized Agents
You may designate an authorized agent to submit a request on your behalf. We may require the agent to provide proof of authorization and may still verify your identity directly.
8.7 Limitations on Rights
Some rights may not be exercisable when:
- Legal obligations require us to retain the data
- Data is necessary for legal defense or to exercise legal claims
- An applicable legal exception applies
9. Data Breach Notification
9.1 Breach Procedure
In the event of a data breach, Vezpa:
- Assesses the incident promptly upon discovery
- Notifies affected individuals as required by applicable state breach notification laws (all 50 states have breach notification laws)
- Notifies state attorneys general where required
- Documents the incident in the breach register
- Adopts corrective measures to prevent future breaches
9.2 Transparency
In the event of a data breach affecting you, you will receive a communication containing:
- Nature of the breach
- Types of information involved
- Steps we have taken
- Steps you can take to protect yourself
- Contact information for questions
10. Children's Privacy (COPPA)
Vezpa's service is intended for users aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13, as defined by the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will promptly delete it.
If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us at info@vezpa.it.
11. Service Provider Agreements
11.1 Agreements with Clients (for guest data)
When the property manager uses Vezpa to process guest data:
- The manager is the Business (Controller)
- Vezpa is the Service Provider (Processor)
- A Data Processing Agreement (DPA) is concluded defining the terms of processing
11.2 DPA Contents
The Data Processing Agreement contains:
- Subject matter and duration of processing
- Nature and purpose of processing
- Type of personal information and categories of consumers
- Obligations and rights of the business
- Documented instructions on processing
- Security measures implemented
- Authorized sub-processors
- Assistance with consumer rights requests
The DPA is an integral part of the Terms of Service.
12. Privacy by Design
12.1 Built-In Privacy
Vezpa integrates data protection from the design stage:
- Native encryption in all communications
- Pseudonymization where possible
- Data minimization in data collection
- Granular access controls
- Complete audit trail of all operations
12.2 Default Settings
Default settings maximize privacy:
- Only strictly necessary data is mandatory
- Automatic retention for the minimum legally required period
- Marketing opt-in (not opt-out)
- Data visibility limited to the minimum necessary
13. CCPA Metrics (Annual Disclosure)
In compliance with the CCPA, Vezpa discloses the following metrics for the preceding calendar year upon request:
- Number of requests to know received, complied with, and denied
- Number of requests to delete received, complied with, and denied
- Number of requests to opt out received, complied with, and denied
- Median number of days to substantively respond to each type of request
Contact info@vezpa.it for the latest metrics.
14. Changes to This Notice
This notice may be modified due to:
- Changes in federal or state privacy laws
- New service features
- Organizational changes
Material changes will be communicated via email with at least 30 days' notice.
The last update date is always indicated at the top of the document.
Contact - Privacy Rights
Privacy Office:
Email: info@vezpa.it
Address: Desenzano del Garda, via San Zeno 67, Italy
Federal Trade Commission (FTC):
600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20580
Web: www.ftc.gov (opens in a new tab)
Consumer complaint: reportfraud.ftc.gov (opens in a new tab)
California Attorney General (CCPA):
Web: oag.ca.gov/privacy (opens in a new tab)