Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters to us - here's how we keep your information safe

Last Updated: November 7, 2025
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Introduction

Hey there, and thanks for taking the time to check out our privacy policy. Look, we get it - nobody really wants to read this stuff, but it's kinda important. At Ignivarion Spirex Hotel, we're serious about keeping your personal info safe and sound.

This policy covers everything we do with your data when you book a room, grab dinner at our restaurant, or even just browse our website. We're based in Vancouver, BC, which means we follow Canadian privacy laws, including PIPEDA (that's the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, if you're curious).

Bottom line? We only collect what we need, we don't sell your info to random companies, and we take protecting your privacy pretty seriously. If you've got questions after reading this, just give us a shout.

Information We Collect

Alright, let's break down what kind of info we actually gather from you:

Personal Identification

When you're booking with us or creating an account, we'll ask for the basics:

  • Your name (full name for the reservation)
  • Email address and phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Payment card details (we don't store full card numbers, though)
  • Government-issued ID when you check in (it's a legal thing)
  • Date of birth if you're booking spa treatments or accessing certain amenities
Booking & Preferences

To make your stay awesome, we keep track of:

  • Reservation details - check-in/out dates, room type, special requests
  • Your preferences (like if you need hypoallergenic pillows or hate mornings and want late checkout)
  • Spa and dining reservations
  • Loyalty program info if you're a repeat guest
  • Feedback and reviews you leave us
Technical Data

When you're browsing our site, we automatically collect some tech stuff:

  • IP address and browser type
  • Device information
  • Pages you visit and how long you stick around
  • Referring website (how you found us)
  • Cookie data (more on that later)
Communication Records

If you reach out to us via email, phone, or chat, we might keep records of those conversations. It helps us provide better service and resolve any issues you might have.

How We Use Your Information

We're not collecting your data just for kicks. Here's what we actually do with it:

Managing Your Reservations

Pretty obvious one - we need your info to process bookings, send confirmations, handle payments, and make sure you've got a room waiting when you arrive.

Improving Your Experience

We use your preferences and past stays to personalize things. If you always request extra towels or book spa appointments on Sunday mornings, we'll remember that for next time.

Communication

We'll send you booking confirmations, pre-arrival info, and occasionally promotions or special offers. Don't worry - you can opt out of the marketing emails anytime.

Legal & Safety Stuff

Sometimes we're required by law to keep certain records. We also use data to prevent fraud and ensure everyone's safety on our property.

Analytics & Improvements

We look at how people use our website and services to figure out what's working and what needs fixing. This helps us make the whole experience better for everyone.

Who We Share Your Data With

Let's be clear - we're not selling your personal info to data brokers or anything sketchy like that. But there are some situations where we need to share data with trusted partners:

Service Providers

We work with companies that help us run the hotel - payment processors, booking platforms, email services, IT support. They only get access to what they need to do their job, and they're contractually obligated to protect your data.

Business Partners

If you book through a travel agency or third-party site, we'll share necessary info with them. Same goes for our spa partners, restaurant suppliers, and concierge services that help make your stay special.

Legal Requirements

Sometimes we're legally required to share information - like if there's a court order, subpoena, or law enforcement request. We'll always verify these requests are legitimate before handing over anything.

Business Transfers

If the hotel were ever sold or merged with another company, your data would be part of that transfer. But don't worry - the new owners would still have to follow this privacy policy.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Yeah, we use cookies - but not the chocolate chip kind. These are small files that help our website work better and remember your preferences.

Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies

These are necessary for the site to function. They handle stuff like keeping you logged in and processing your bookings. You can't really turn these off without breaking the site.

Performance Cookies

These help us understand how visitors use the site - which pages are popular, where people get stuck, that kind of thing. It's all anonymous data.

Functionality Cookies

These remember your choices - like language preferences or if you've dismissed certain notifications. Makes your experience smoother.

Marketing Cookies

These track your browsing to show you relevant ads. If you're not cool with this, you can disable them in your browser settings or through our cookie consent banner.

Most browsers let you control cookies through their settings. Just keep in mind that blocking certain cookies might mean some features don't work properly.

Your Privacy Rights

Under Canadian privacy law, you've got some solid rights when it comes to your personal data. Here's what you can do:

Access Your Data

You can request a copy of all the personal information we have about you. We'll provide it in a readable format within 30 days.

Correct Your Data

If something's wrong or outdated, let us know and we'll fix it. You can update most stuff directly through your account.

Delete Your Data

Want us to delete your info? We'll do it, unless we're legally required to keep certain records (like tax documents).

Opt Out of Marketing

Not interested in promotional emails? Just click the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any marketing email.

Withdraw Consent

If you've given us permission to use your data for something specific, you can take that back anytime.

Data Portability

You can request your data in a format that's easy to transfer to another service provider.

How to Exercise Your Rights:

Just shoot us an email at reservations@ignivarionspirex.info or call (604) 555-8742. We'll get back to you within a reasonable timeframe, usually within 30 days.

How We Protect Your Data

Security's a big deal for us. We've put several layers of protection in place to keep your information safe from unauthorized access, theft, or misuse.

Our Security Measures
  • Encryption: All sensitive data (like payment info) is encrypted both when it's being transmitted and when it's stored on our servers. We use industry-standard SSL/TLS protocols.
  • Access Controls: Only authorized staff members can access your personal data, and they're trained on privacy practices. Everyone signs confidentiality agreements.
  • Secure Servers: Our data's stored on secure servers with firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and regular security audits.
  • Payment Security: We're PCI-DSS compliant, which is the industry standard for handling credit card information. We don't actually store full card numbers on our systems.
  • Regular Updates: We keep our systems and software up-to-date with the latest security patches.
  • Monitoring: We actively monitor for suspicious activity and potential security breaches.

Important Note: While we do everything we can to protect your data, no system is 100% secure. The internet can be a risky place. We recommend you also take precautions - use strong passwords, don't share your login details, and be cautious about phishing emails claiming to be from us.

How Long We Keep Your Data

We don't hang onto your information forever. Here's generally how long we keep different types of data:

Booking & Reservation Records

We typically keep these for 7 years after your stay. This is partly for tax and accounting purposes, and partly to have a record if there are any disputes or issues.

Marketing & Communication Data

If you've opted into marketing emails, we'll keep your contact info until you unsubscribe. After that, we'll remove you from our marketing lists within 30 days.

Account Information

Your account stays active as long as you're using it. If you haven't logged in or made a booking in 3 years, we might reach out to see if you want to keep it active. Otherwise, we'll delete or anonymize your data.

Website Analytics

Anonymous browsing data is typically kept for 26 months, then it's automatically deleted.

Of course, if you request deletion of your data before these periods are up, we'll honor that (unless we've got a legal reason to keep certain records).

Children's Privacy

Our services aren't directed at kids under 16, and we don't knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.

If you're booking a family stay and including children in your reservation, that's fine - but the booking needs to be made by an adult. We'll only collect basic info about the kids (like ages) to ensure we provide appropriate amenities.

If we discover we've accidentally collected data from a child under 16 without proper parental consent, we'll delete it as soon as possible. Parents, if you believe we have your child's information, please contact us right away.

Changes to This Policy

Look, things change - laws get updated, we add new services, technology evolves. So yeah, we might need to update this privacy policy from time to time.

When we make significant changes, we'll let you know. We'll post a notice on our website, send an email if you've got an account with us, or both. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will always show when the most recent changes were made.

We'd recommend checking back here occasionally, especially if you haven't visited in a while. By continuing to use our services after we've updated the policy, you're agreeing to the new terms.