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. You can learn more about how we use cookies in the "Cookies and Tracking Technologies" section below.
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, either directly or through one of our partners, including for customer service, to provide you with updates and other information relating to the Site.
- To process transactions and send related information.
- To send you marketing and promotional messages.
- To prevent fraudulent activity and ensure the security of our Site.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
3.1 Cookies:
We use cookies to enhance your experience on our Site. Cookies help us understand how you interact with our Site, remember your preferences, and improve your browsing experience. The types of cookies we use include:
- Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the Site to function properly and cannot be switched off.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Site, helping us to improve its performance.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the Site to remember choices you make, such as your username and language preference.
- Analytics Cookies: These cookies are used to track visitor behavior on our Site and help us analyze how visitors interact with our Site.
3.2 Third-Party Analytics:
We use third-party analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to analyze traffic and usage patterns on our Site. These services may use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect data about your use of the Site. The information generated by these cookies about your use of the Site is typically transmitted to and stored by third-party servers.
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
3.3 Managing Cookies:
You can control and manage cookies in various ways. Most browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences through their settings. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of the Site.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
- With Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, data analysis, email delivery, and customer service.
- With Legal Authorities: We may disclose your information to law enforcement or other governmental authorities if required by law or if we believe such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.
- In Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
5. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Access and Correction: You may have the right to access the personal information we hold about you and request that we correct or update it.
- Data Portability: You may have the right to request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
- Deletion: You may have the right to request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
- Opt-Out: You may opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in those emails.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below.
6. 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.
7. 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 to stay informed about our practices.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.