Who we are

Our website address is: https://gesthus.is.

Use of personal information

We use your personal information to provide and improve the service. We do not collect personal information unless you have given it to us directly by e.g. booking or sending us a request. You agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy by using the service.

When using the service, you may be asked to provide us with certain personally identifiable information that may be used to contact you or identify you. Personally identifiable information may include but is not limited to your name, phone number, address, email address and other information (“personal information”).

Protection of privacy

Personal information is never handed to a third party without consent unless there is a court order. The security of your personal information is important to us, but remember that no method of sending data over the Internet or electronic storage method is 100% secure. While we focus on using commercially accepted methods of protecting your personal information, we cannot guarantee its complete security. Therefore the use of this site is on your responsibility.

You have the right to know which information we keep and use and can request to have it deleted. If you have supplied us with incorrect information you can request that we correct it or remove it.

Cookies

We use cookies to measure visits to our website. Cookies are used for a variety of purposes, such as remembering the path of the user through the site, saving settings the user has set or for security purposes. The main purpose is to develop our website to improve the service and experience for site users. The IP address that is sent while visiting the website is automatically anonymized and is therefore not traceable to the person. No attempts are made to link a visit to personally identifiable information.

Gesthús uses a web analytics tool to measure the use of the website. This means that the time and date of visits to the site, the IP addresses of those who visit it, which pages are visited, the type of browser and operating system, and what keywords users use to access the site are recorded.

Cookies from third parties (Google and Facebook) are used on www.gesthus.is to analyze the use of the site in terms of the number of users and their behavior on the website. You can find information on how these parties use cookies on their web pages.

Managing cookies

You can manage cookies saved on your computer, as it is possible to disable them in browser settings – Cookie settings instructions.

Links to other sites

Our services may contain links to other sites we do not control. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to the third-party page. We strongly recommend that you review the privacy policy and cookie policy of each page you visit. We do not control and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, cookie policies or practices of any third party or third party service.

Website terms and conditions of use

1. Terms

By accessing this website, you are agreeing to be bound by these website terms and conditions of use, our privacy policy, and agree that you are responsible for compliance with any applicable local laws. If you object to any of the terms and conditions set out in this agreement you should not use any of the products or services on the website and leave immediately.

You agree that you shall not use the website for illegal purposes, and will respect all applicable laws and regulations. You agree not to use the website in a way that may impair the performance, corrupt the content or otherwise reduce the overall functionality of the website. You also agree not to compromise the security of the website or attempt to gain access to secured areas or sensitive information.

You agree to be fully responsible for any claim, expense, liability, losses, costs including legal fees incurred by us arising from any infringement of the terms and conditions set out in this agreement.

2. Modification

Gesthús reserves the right to change any part of this agreement without notice and your use of the website will be deemed as acceptance of this agreement. We advise users to regularly check the Terms and Conditions of this agreement.

Gesthús has complete discretion to modify or remove any part of this site without warning or liability arising from such action.

3. Limitation of liability

Gesthús will under no circumstance be liable for indirect, special, or consequential damages including any loss of business, revenue, profits, or data in relation to your use of the website.

Nothing within this agreement will operate to exclude any liability for death or personal injury arising as a result of the negligence of Gesthús, its employees or agents.

4. Copyright

All intellectual property of Gesthús such as trademarks, trade names, patents, registered designs and any other automatic intellectual property rights derived from the aesthetics or functionality of the website remain the property of Gesthús.

By using the website you agree to respect the intellectual property rights of Gesthús and will refrain from copying, downloading, transmitting, reproducing, printing, or exploiting for commercial purpose any material contained within the website.

5. Disclaimers

The information is provided on the understanding that the website is not engaged in rendering advice and should not be wholly relied upon when making any related decision.

The information contained on the website is provided on an “as is” basis with no warranties expressed or otherwise implied relating to the accuracy, fitness for purpose, compatibility or security of any components of the website.

We do not guarantee uninterrupted availability of the website and cannot provide any representation that using the website will be error-free.

6. Links to third parties

The website may contain hyperlinks to websites operated by other parties. We do not control such websites and we take no responsibility for, and will not incur any liability in respect of, their content. Our inclusion of hyperlinks to such websites does not imply any endorsement of views, statements or information contained in such websites.

7. Revisions and errata

The materials appearing on the Gesthús website could include technical, typographical, or photographic errors. Gesthús does not warrant that any of the materials on its website are accurate, complete, or current. Gesthús may make changes to the materials contained on its website at any time without notice. Gesthús does not, however, make any commitment to update the materials.

8. Governing law

These Terms and Conditions are in accordance with Icelandic law. Any claim relating to Gesthús´s website shall be governed by the laws of Iceland without regard to its conflict of law provisions.