Last updated: 3 December 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to the website of Samoa Beach Resort (the “Resort”, “we”, “our” or “us”). By accessing or using this website (the “Site”), you agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy and Terms of Use (together, “Agreement”). If you do not accept these terms, please do not use the Site.
The Site is provided for your information, bookings, communications, and other general use.
2. Definitions
Personal Data / Personal Information — any information relating to an identified or identifiable individual (e.g., name, email, IP address).
User / Visitor / You — any individual who visits or uses the Site.
Cookies and Similar Technologies — small data files or tracking mechanisms (cookies, beacons, scripts) placed on your device when you visit or use the Site.
Embedded Content — videos, images, or other resources on the Site that originate from other websites.
3. Privacy Policy
3.1 What Information We Collect
Comments / Feedback / Forms: If you leave comments, fill out form(s), or otherwise submit content to the Site, we collect the data you provide (e.g. name, email, comment), your IP address, and browser user-agent string for spam detection and security.
Media Uploads: If you upload images or other media, please avoid including embedded location metadata (such as EXIF GPS). Any location data contained in uploaded media may be accessible by other users.
Automatic / Usage Data: We may automatically collect usage data when you access the Site — for example: your IP address, browser type, the pages you visit, date/time of visit, and other diagnostic data. This helps us understand site usage and improve functionality.
Cookies: We use cookies and similar technologies to support Site functionality, remember preferences, manage logins (if applicable), and improve user experience.
3.2 Use of Personal Data
We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:
To operate and maintain the Site and its services.
To process any bookings or requests made via the Site.
To communicate with you (e.g. confirmations, updates, customer service).
To improve our Site and services, analyse usage, and for internal record-keeping.
To enforce our policies, detect and prevent spam or abuse, and protect the security and integrity of the Site.
3.3 Data Sharing and Disclosure
We will not sell or trade your personal data to third parties.
We may share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us (e.g. web hosting, booking/payment processing) — but only to the extent necessary to provide the services requested.
We may disclose personal data if required by law, or to comply with a lawful request by public authorities.
3.4 Data Retention
If you leave a comment or submit content, we retain the comment and associated metadata indefinitely to enable recognition of follow-up comments and for moderation purposes.
If you register (if applicable) or provide other personal data, we retain that data as long as needed to fulfil the purposes described herein (bookings, service provision, communication), unless you request deletion and there is no legal or administrative requirement to retain it.
3.5 Your Rights
You have the right to:
Request a copy of any personal data we hold about you.
Request correction or deletion of your personal data (unless we must retain it for legal, security, or administrative purposes).
Opt-out of non-essential data collection (where feasible), e.g. cookies or marketing communications.
To make such a request, contact us using the contact details below.
3.6 Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information, using secure networks and access restrictions. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.
3.7 Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us personal data without parental consent, please contact us and we will take steps to delete that information.
3.8 Changes to Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes become effective when posted on the Site, and we will update the “Last updated” date. We encourage you to periodically review this page.
4. Terms of Use / Terms & Conditions
4.1 Accepting the Terms
By using the Site, you agree to comply with this Agreement. If you do not agree, please exit the Site.
4.2 Permitted Use
You may use the Site only for lawful, personal, and non-commercial purposes (unless otherwise agreed).
4.3 Prohibited Use
You must not use the Site to:
Upload, transmit or distribute content that is unlawful, offensive, defamatory, abusive, fraudulent, or otherwise harmful;
Interfere with or disrupt the operation or security of the Site;
Use bots, scripts, or automated tools to access or scrape content;
Impersonate others, misrepresent your identity, or provide false information;
Use the Site for speculative, fraudulent, or resale purposes (e.g. booking rooms for resale without Resort consent).
4.4 Intellectual Property
All content on the Site — including text, images, logos, layout, code — is owned by or licensed to Samoa Beach Resort (or its third-party licensors). You may view and print pages for personal use only. You may not copy, republish, modify, distribute, or create derivative works without express written permission from us.
4.5 Reservation / Booking Terms (If Applicable)
If the Site allows bookings:
When you make a reservation, you represent that you are legally able to enter into a binding contract, and you are either booking for yourself or for someone you have authority to act on behalf of.
All payments or deposits (if required) must be received in accordance with the terms provided at time of booking.
Cancellation or modification policies will be as stated on the booking page, and may vary depending on season, room type, or special offers.
4.6 Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
The Site and all information on it are provided “as is,” without warranties of any kind (express or implied), including accuracy, completeness, or suitability for any particular purpose.
We do not guarantee that the Site will be error-free, uninterrupted, secure, or free from viruses or other harmful components.
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, we are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Site, inability to use the Site, or reliance on its content.
4.7 Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Samoa Beach Resort, its officers, employees, affiliates and agents from and against any losses, liabilities, claims, damages, costs or expenses (including legal fees) arising out of your use of the Site, violation of this Agreement, or breach of any representation or warranty.
4.8 Third-Party Content and Links
The Site may contain links to external websites or embedded content from third parties. These links and embedded content are provided for your convenience only. We are not responsible for the content, practices, or privacy policies of linked external sites. Accessing those sites is at your own risk.
4.9 Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to amend this Agreement at any time. Changes will become effective upon posting to the Site. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified Agreement. It is your responsibility to review this page periodically.
4.10 Governing Law & Jurisdiction
This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Samoa. Any disputes arising from or related to this Agreement or your use of the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Samoa.
4.11 Severability
If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision will be struck out or limited to the extent of unenforceability, and the remainder of the Agreement will continue in full force and effect.
5. Contact Information
If you have questions, wish to exercise your rights, or request access / correction / deletion of your personal data, please contact us:
Email: info@samoabeachresort.com
Address: Airport road, Mulifanua, Apia, Samoa
Phone: +685 844 5611