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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 30th August 2024

Small Boutique Hotels ("we", "our", "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your information when you visit our website https://smallboutique-hotels.com (the "Site").

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you sign up for an account, subscribe to our newsletter, fill out a form, or contact us. This information may include your name, email address, phone number, and other contact details.

1.2 Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our Site. This information may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the dates/times of your visits.

1.3 Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and store information about your interactions with our Site. Cookies are small data files that are placed on your device when you visit a website.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

•To provide, operate, and maintain our Site
•To improve, personalize, and expand our Site
•To analyze how you use our Site
•To communicate with you, including for customer service and updates
•To process transactions and send related information
•To prevent fraudulent activity and ensure site security

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

3.1 Types of Cookies

•Essential: Necessary for the Site to function properly
•Performance: Collect information about how visitors use our Site
•Functionality: Remember your preferences and settings
•Analytics: Track visitor behavior and analyze site usage

3.2 Third-Party Analytics

We use third-party analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to analyze traffic and usage patterns. You can opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

3.3 Managing Cookies

Most browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences through their settings. Disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information in these circumstances:

•Service Providers: Third-party providers who perform services on our behalf
•Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights
•Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales

5. Affiliate Disclosure

We participate in affiliate programs with booking partners such as Agoda and Booking.com. When you click on a hotel link and make a reservation through our partner, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. This helps us keep the site running and ad-free. Our recommendations are based on quality and character, not commission rates.

6. Third-Party Links

Our Site contains links to third-party websites, including our booking partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us so we can promptly delete it.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information submitted through our contact form only as long as necessary to respond to your enquiry and provide any follow-up support. Analytics and usage data may be retained in aggregate form to help us improve our Site. We do not store personal data beyond what is required for these purposes.

9. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

•Access and Correction: Request access to and correction of your data
•Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
•Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
•Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications

10. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the information we collect from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no security system is impenetrable, and we cannot guarantee the security of your information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.