Privacy Policy

How we keep your info safe and sound

Last updated: January 2024

Look, we get it. Nobody actually enjoys reading privacy policies, but we believe you deserve to know what happens with your information when you stay with us or even just browse our site. We've tried to keep this straightforward and honest, without all that confusing legal jargon that makes your eyes glaze over.

What Info We Actually Collect

When you book a room or interact with us, we'll ask for some basic stuff. Nothing weird, just what we need to make your stay amazing:

  • Your name, email, and phone number (so we can actually reach you)
  • Billing address and payment details (gotta process that reservation somehow)
  • Preferences and special requests (like if you're allergic to down pillows or need a quiet room)
  • Stay history and feedback (helps us remember what you liked last time)
  • Website usage data through cookies (more on that below)

How We Use Your Information

Here's the deal - we're not selling your data to random companies or spamming you with nonsense. We use what you give us to:

Process Reservations

Book your room, handle payments, send confirmations

Personalize Your Stay

Remember your room preferences and dietary needs

Stay in Touch

Answer questions, send booking updates, handle requests

Improve Our Services

Figure out what's working and what needs tweaking

Cookies and Tracking Stuff

Yeah, we use cookies. Not the chocolate chip kind, unfortunately. These are tiny files that help our website work better and remember your preferences. They track things like:

Essential Cookies: The ones we can't really function without. They keep you logged in and remember what's in your cart.

Analytics Cookies: Help us see which pages people actually visit and where they're clicking. Totally anonymous though.

Marketing Cookies: These track if you clicked on one of our ads. You can turn these off in your browser settings if they bug you.

Most browsers let you control cookies through their settings. Just know that blocking certain ones might make parts of our site act wonky.

Keeping Your Data Secure

We take security seriously around here. Your payment info is encrypted with industry-standard SSL technology (that's the little padlock you see in your browser). Our team's trained on data protection, and we've got proper security measures in place to keep unauthorized folks out.

That said, nothing's 100% foolproof on the internet. We do our absolute best, but we can't guarantee perfect security. If we ever experience a data breach that affects you, we'll let you know ASAP and tell you what steps to take.

Who We Share Your Info With

We're pretty selective about this. We'll only share your information with:

  • Payment processors (to handle transactions securely)
  • Service providers who help run our hotel (like housekeeping management systems)
  • Law enforcement, if legally required (we're not trying to get sued here)
  • Business partners for events or special packages (but only with your permission)

We never sell your personal data to third parties for their marketing purposes. That's just not how we roll.

Your Rights and Choices

This is your data, and you've got rights. Here's what you can do:

Access Your Info

Ask us what data we have about you. We'll show you.

Correct Mistakes

If something's wrong, let us know and we'll fix it.

Delete Your Data

Want us to erase your info? Just ask (with some legal exceptions).

Opt-Out of Marketing

Unsubscribe from our emails anytime. No hard feelings.

Port Your Data

Get a copy of your info in a readable format.

Restrict Processing

Limit how we use certain information about you.

How Long We Keep Your Data

We don't hang onto your information forever. Here's our general approach:

  • Booking and billing info: 7 years (Canadian tax laws make us do this)
  • Guest preferences and history: As long as you're an active guest or until you ask us to delete it
  • Marketing communications: Until you unsubscribe or ask us to stop
  • Website analytics: Typically 26 months, then it's anonymized

Canadian Privacy Laws

Since we're based in British Columbia, we follow PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act) and BC's privacy regulations. This means we're committed to:

Being transparent about our data practices

Getting your consent before collecting sensitive info

Protecting your information with reasonable safeguards

Giving you access to your personal data when you request it

Kids' Privacy

Our website isn't designed for children under 13, and we don't knowingly collect their information. If you're a parent and think your kid's given us their info, reach out and we'll delete it right away.

Third-Party Links

Sometimes we'll link to other websites (like local attractions or tour operators). Just so you know, we're not responsible for their privacy practices. Once you click away from our site, their rules apply, not ours. Always check their privacy policies if you're concerned.

Changes to This Policy

We might update this privacy policy from time to time as our practices evolve or laws change. When we do, we'll post the new version here and update the date at the top. If it's a major change, we'll send you an email or put a notice on our homepage so you're not caught off guard.

Questions or Concerns?

Look, if any of this is confusing or you've got questions about how we handle your data, just reach out. We're real people and we're happy to chat about it.

Call Us

(604) 555-0147

Email Us

info@galequintatharion.info

Visit Us

2850 Marine Drive
West Vancouver, BC