Welcome to HotelMR (“we,” “us,” or “our”). This Privacy Policy governs the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of your personal information when you visit or interact with our website, https://hotelmr.com (the “Site”). We are committed to respecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we handle your data. This policy complies with applicable privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), where relevant.
Information We Collect
We collect only the information necessary to operate the Site and provide its services. Below are the categories of data we collect:
Information You Provide
- Comments: When you submit a comment on the Site, we collect:
- Your nickname (or username).
- Your email address.
- This data is used to display your comment and contact you if necessary. We do not require or collect additional personal information.
Automatically Collected Information
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to gather anonymized data about Site usage, including:
- IP address (anonymized where possible).
- Browser type and device information.
- Pages visited, time spent, and referral sources.
- This data helps us improve the Site and is processed under Google’s Privacy Policy.
- Google AdSense: To serve advertisements, Google AdSense collects:
- IP address.
- Browsing behavior and device information.
- This enables personalized ads and is governed by Google’s Privacy Policy.
No Additional Personal Data
- We do not collect any other personal information beyond what is outlined above unless you voluntarily provide it (e.g., via email).
How We Use Your Information
We use your data for the following purposes:
- Comments: To publish your comment and respond to you if needed.
- Analytics: To monitor Site performance, understand visitor preferences, and enhance user experience.
- Advertising: To display relevant ads via Google AdSense, supporting the Site’s operations.
We do not use your data for profiling, automated decision-making, or purposes unrelated to the Site’s functionality.
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your data based on:
- Legitimate Interest: For analytics and Site improvement (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Consent: For advertising and cookies (e.g., Google AdSense), where applicable.
- Contractual Necessity: To display comments you submit.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies as follows:
- Essential Cookies: Enable core Site functionality (e.g., comment posting).
- Analytics Cookies: Track Site usage via Google Analytics.
- Advertising Cookies: Deliver targeted ads via Google AdSense.
You can manage cookies through your browser settings or opt out of tracking via:
- Google Analytics Opt-Out Tool.
- Your browser’s “Do Not Track” settings.
For more details, see Google’s Cookie Policy.
Affiliate Marketing Disclosure
HotelMR participates in affiliate marketing programs. Some links on the Site are affiliate links, meaning we may earn a commission if you click them and make a purchase. This comes at no extra cost to you.
- Data Handling: Affiliate links use anonymous tracking codes; no personal information is shared with affiliate partners.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share data with:
- Service Providers: Third parties like Google (for Analytics and AdSense) process data on our behalf, subject to their privacy policies.
- Legal Obligations: If required by law, court order, or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
Data Retention
- Comments: Retained indefinitely unless you request deletion.
- Analytics/Ad Data: Retained by Google as per their retention policies (typically up to 26 months).
We delete data no longer needed for its original purpose, unless required by law.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of your data.
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate data.
- Deletion: Request removal of your comment or other data.
- Restriction: Limit how we process your data.
- Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interest.
- Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format (where applicable).
- CCPA Rights (California Residents): Opt out of data “sales” (we do not sell data) and request disclosure of data practices.
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].
International Data Transfers
Our website may use service providers with servers located in various countries. As a result, your data may be transferred internationally. We rely on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or your consent for such transfers, ensuring GDPR compliance.
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data, such as encryption and access controls. However, no online system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to external websites (e.g., affiliate partners). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies separately.
Children’s Privacy
The Site is not intended for children under 13 (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe we have such data, contact us immediately.
Contact Us
For questions, complaints, or to exercise your rights, reach out to:
- Email: [email protected]
For EEA users, you may also lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.