Privacy Policy

We're serious about keeping your information safe, but we won't bore you with legal jargon

Last updated: December 2024

Look, We Get It - Privacy Policies Are a Drag

But hey, your privacy actually matters to us here at Ignovar Quinthorix Hotel. We've tried to make this as painless as possible - no sneaky stuff, just straight talk about how we handle your info when you stay with us or visit our website.

This policy covers our property at 1285 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 3R5, Canada, and everything we do online and offline. By booking with us or using our services, you're essentially saying you're cool with what's laid out here.

Got questions? Don't hesitate to reach out at info@ignovarquinthorix.info or call us at (604) 555-0187.

What Info We're Collecting

Personal Details

  • Your name (kinda need this one)
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Payment card info (don't worry, it's encrypted)
  • ID documents when required
  • Date of birth (for age verification)

Booking & Stay Details

  • Reservation history
  • Room preferences (you like it cold, we remember)
  • Special requests or needs
  • Dietary restrictions for our restaurant
  • Spa & wellness bookings
  • Event attendance records

Technical Stuff

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device info
  • Pages you visit on our site
  • Time spent browsing
  • Referring website

Communications

  • Emails between us
  • Chat transcripts if you use our chat
  • Phone call records (for quality purposes)
  • Survey responses
  • Feedback and reviews

What We Do With Your Info

We're not selling your data to random companies or anything sketchy like that. Here's the real deal on how we use what you give us:

Managing Your Stay

Processing reservations, handling check-in and check-out, making sure your room's ready, coordinating special requests - basically everything needed to make your visit smooth.

Payment Processing

Charging your card, handling refunds if needed, sending receipts. All transactions are secured through encrypted channels 'cause we're not messing around with financial data.

Communication

Confirming bookings, sending pre-arrival info, following up after your stay, responding to your questions. We might also send you occasional updates about new services or special offers (but you can opt out anytime).

Improving Our Services

Analyzing trends, understanding what guests love (or don't), training our team, upgrading facilities. Your feedback genuinely helps us get better.

Legal Compliance

Meeting regulatory requirements, responding to lawful requests from authorities, protecting our legal rights when necessary. It's not fun, but it's part of doing business.

Who We Share Your Info With (And Why)

Quick note: We don't sell your personal information. Period. But we do need to share certain details with trusted partners to run the hotel.

Service Providers

Payment processors, booking platforms, email service providers, IT support - companies that help us operate. They're contractually obligated to keep your info secure and can only use it for the specific services they provide to us.

Business Partners

Sometimes we work with local tour operators, transportation services, or event venues to fulfill your requests. We'll only share what's necessary to deliver what you've asked for.

Legal Requirements

If law enforcement or regulatory bodies make a legitimate request, we may need to disclose information. We'll always review such requests carefully and only provide what's legally required.

Business Transitions

In the unlikely event we're acquired or merged with another company, your information would be transferred. We'd notify you beforehand if this happens.

Cookies & Other Techy Tracking Stuff

Yeah, we use cookies - not the chocolate chip kind, unfortunately. Here's what's happening behind the scenes:

Essential Cookies

These keep the website functioning - things like remembering your session, keeping you logged in, maintaining your booking info as you navigate. Can't really turn these off without breaking the site.

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how people use our site - which pages are popular, where folks are dropping off, how long visits last. We use this to make the site better. You can opt out of these.

Preference Cookies

Remember your choices like language settings, currency preferences, or display options. Makes your experience more personalized.

Marketing Cookies

Track your browsing to show relevant ads on other sites. These are optional and you can disable them through your browser settings or our cookie preferences.

Managing Cookies: Most browsers let you control cookies through settings. Just note that blocking certain cookies might affect your experience on our site. Check your browser's help section to learn how to adjust cookie preferences.

Your Rights (Yeah, You've Got Plenty)

Canadian privacy laws give you solid control over your personal data. Here's what you can do:

Request a copy of all the personal data we hold about you. We'll provide it in a readable format within 30 days. There's no charge for this unless your request is excessive or repetitive.

If something's wrong or outdated in your profile, let us know and we'll fix it. You can update most info yourself through your account settings or by contacting us directly.

Ask us to erase your personal information. We'll comply unless we're legally required to keep certain records (like financial transactions for tax purposes). Some data might be retained in backup systems for a limited time.

Unsubscribe from promotional emails anytime by clicking the link at the bottom of our messages or contacting us. You'll still receive essential communications about your bookings though.

Ask us to limit how we use your data in certain situations - for example, if you're disputing its accuracy or questioning whether we still need it.

Request your data in a machine-readable format so you can transfer it elsewhere. Useful if you're switching to another service provider.
How to Exercise Your Rights

Email us at info@ignovarquinthorix.info with "Privacy Request" in the subject line, or call (604) 555-0187. We might need to verify your identity before processing your request - just to make sure we're not giving someone else access to your info.

How We Keep Your Data Safe

Security's a big deal for us. We've implemented multiple layers of protection to keep your information secure:

Encryption

All data transmission is encrypted using industry-standard SSL/TLS protocols. Payment information is encrypted both in transit and at rest.

Access Controls

Only authorized staff members can access guest data, and only when necessary for their job functions. Everyone's trained on privacy protocols.

Regular Audits

We conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability testing to identify and fix potential weaknesses before they become problems.

Secure Facilities

Physical documents containing personal info are stored in locked areas with restricted access. Digital records are protected by firewalls and intrusion detection systems.

Real talk: No security system is 100% foolproof. While we do everything we can to protect your data, we can't guarantee absolute security. If we ever experience a data breach affecting your information, we'll notify you as required by law.

Children's Privacy

Our services aren't directed at anyone under 18, and we don't knowingly collect personal information from minors without parental consent. When families book with us, we assume the adult making the reservation has authority over any information provided about children in their party.

If you're a parent or guardian and believe we've inadvertently collected info about your child without proper consent, contact us immediately at info@ignovarquinthorix.info and we'll delete it promptly.

International Guests & Data Transfers

We're based in Canada, so your data is primarily stored and processed here. However, some of our service providers operate in other countries, which means your information might occasionally be transferred across borders.

Canadian Guests

You're protected by Canadian privacy laws including PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act). We comply fully with these regulations.

International Visitors

If you're visiting from abroad, understand that by staying with us, your information will be processed according to Canadian law. We'll still respect your home country's privacy rights where applicable.

EU/UK Visitors: While we're not specifically subject to GDPR, we recognize and respect those privacy standards. If you have GDPR-related concerns, we'll work with you to address them.

Updates to This Policy

Things change - laws get updated, we add new services, technology evolves. When we need to modify this privacy policy, we'll post the updated version here with a new "Last Updated" date at the top.

For major changes that significantly affect how we handle your data, we'll send a notification to your email (if we have it) or display a