Who We Are
HotelsBookie ("we", "us", "our") operates hotelsbookie.com — an independent hotel booking advice and price intelligence platform. We are the data controller for personal information collected through this Site.
For privacy queries, contact us via our contact page.
Information We Collect
Information you provide directly
- Newsletter / membership: Your email when you subscribe or register as a Hotels Bookie member
- Contact forms: Your name, email, and message when you contact us
- Comments: Your name, email, and comment content on our articles
Information collected automatically
- Usage data: Pages visited, time on page, links clicked, referral sources
- Device info: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution
- IP address: For security and approximate location (country/region)
- Cookies: See Section 04 for full details
How We Use Your Information
| Purpose | Data used | Legal basis |
|---|---|---|
| Sending newsletters and price alerts | Email address | Consent |
| Responding to enquiries | Name, email, message | Legitimate interest |
| Analysing site usage | Usage data, cookies | Legitimate interest |
| Security and fraud prevention | IP address, usage patterns | Legitimate interest |
| Affiliate performance tracking | Click data (anonymised) | Legitimate interest |
| Legal compliance | As required | Legal obligation |
Cookies & Tracking
You can manage cookie preferences through the banner when you first visit. We use:
| Type | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | HotelsBookie | Site functionality, security | Session / 1 year |
| Analytics | Google Analytics (GA4) | Traffic & content performance | Up to 2 years |
| Session Recording | Microsoft Clarity | Heatmaps & session replays | Up to 1 year |
| Affiliate | Booking.com, Agoda, TradeTracker | Track clicks & commissions | 30–90 days |
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We share only in these limited cases:
- Service providers: Third parties helping us operate the site (hosting, email, analytics) — they process data only on our behalf
- Affiliate partners: Aggregated, non-personal click data for commission calculation
- Legal requirements: Where required by law or to protect safety
- Business transfers: If HotelsBookie is acquired, data may transfer as part of the transaction
Third-Party Services
- Google Analytics & Site Kit — Google Privacy Policy
- Microsoft Clarity — Microsoft Privacy Statement
- Booking.com Affiliate — Booking.com Privacy Policy
- Jetpack / WordPress.com — Automattic Privacy Policy
- Akismet — Automattic Privacy Policy
Data Retention
- Newsletter subscribers: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
- Contact form submissions: Up to 24 months
- Comments: Until you request deletion
- Analytics data: Typically 14 months (GA4 configuration)
- Server logs: Up to 90 days for security
Your Rights
Depending on your location you may have the right to:
- Access — request a copy of your personal data
- Rectification — request correction of inaccurate data
- Erasure — request deletion of your data
- Object — object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Portability — receive your data in a machine-readable format
- Withdraw consent — at any time where processing is consent-based
Data Security
- HTTPS encryption for all data in transit
- Security monitoring via Wordfence and Loginizer Pro
- Limited data access on a need-to-know basis
- Regular automated backups via Backuply Pro
Children's Privacy
HotelsBookie is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe your child has provided data, please contact us immediately.
International Visitors
HotelsBookie is operated from India and serves a global audience. By using the Site you consent to processing in India and countries where our providers operate.
EEA and UK users: we process data in accordance with applicable legal frameworks including GDPR where relevant.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. We will update the "Last updated" date at the top. For material changes we will notify newsletter subscribers by email.
Privacy questions or data requests?
We respond to all privacy requests within 30 days.
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