Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters to us. Here's how we handle your information with care and respect.

Last Updated: November 4, 2025
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Look, we get it - nobody actually enjoys reading privacy policies. But here's the thing: we genuinely care about how your information's handled when you stay with us or browse our site. This isn't just legal jargon we threw together to check a box.

At Eldrion Valorium, we've been welcoming guests since 2018, and in that time, we've learned that trust isn't something you can fake. When you share your details with us - whether it's booking a room, signing up for our spa services, or just asking about our wine cellar tours - we treat that info like we'd want ours treated.

This policy covers everything we do with your personal data. We're based in Vancouver, BC, so we follow Canadian privacy laws (PIPEDA, for those keeping track), but we also respect GDPR standards because hey, we get guests from all over the world.

If something here doesn't make sense or you've got questions, just reach out. We'd rather you actually understand what's going on than pretend this document speaks for itself.

Alright, let's break down what we actually collect when you interact with us:

Booking & Reservation Info
  • Your name, email, phone number - the basics so we can confirm your stay
  • Payment details (though we don't store full credit card numbers - that's handled securely through our payment processor)
  • Special requests like room preferences, dietary restrictions, or if you're celebrating something special
  • Arrival and departure dates, number of guests
When You're Our Guest
  • ID verification (it's required by law, not because we're nosy)
  • Spa and dining preferences if you use those services
  • Any feedback you share - good, bad, or somewhere in between
  • WiFi usage logs (just basic stuff, we're not tracking what you browse)
Website & Communication
  • Cookies and tracking tech (more on this below)
  • IP address and device info when you visit our site
  • Email interactions if you're subscribed to our newsletter
  • Social media interactions if you tag us or message us there

We don't collect anything we don't need. If we're asking for something, it's because it genuinely helps us give you a better experience or because the law requires it.

Here's what we actually do with your info:

The Obvious Stuff

Processing your reservation, sending confirmation emails, making sure your room's ready when you arrive, billing you correctly (nobody likes surprise charges), and basically delivering the services you booked.

Making Things Better

Understanding what works and what doesn't - like if everyone's requesting extra towels, maybe we should just put more in the rooms, you know? We also use feedback to improve our spa treatments, restaurant menu, and overall guest experience.

Staying in Touch (If You Want)

Sending you updates about special offers, seasonal packages, or new amenities - but only if you've said it's cool. You can opt out anytime, no hard feelings.

Legal Stuff

Complying with tax laws, responding to legitimate legal requests, preventing fraud, and keeping our property and guests safe. The boring but necessary stuff.

We'll never use your data for anything sketchy or sell it to random third parties who'll spam you into oblivion. That's just not how we roll.

Let's be upfront - we do share some of your info, but only when there's a good reason:

Service Partners

Our payment processor (for handling transactions securely), email service provider (for sending you confirmations and newsletters), booking platform partners, and our website hosting company. These folks are bound by strict agreements to protect your data and can't use it for their own purposes.

Tour & Activity Providers

If you book local experiences through our concierge service, we'll share relevant details with those providers so they can deliver what you've booked. They've got their own privacy policies though, so you might wanna check those out too.

Legal Requirements

Government authorities, law enforcement, or courts when we're legally required to. We don't just hand over data willy-nilly, but if there's a valid legal request, we've gotta comply.

Business Transitions

If we ever sell the business or merge with another company (not planning on it, but you never know), your info would be part of that transfer. Any new owner would still be bound by this privacy policy though.

What We Don't Do: We don't sell your personal information to data brokers, advertisers, or random companies who want to market to you. That's a hard line for us.

Yeah, we use cookies. Not the chocolate chip kind (though we do serve those at breakfast). These are small files that help our website work better and remember your preferences.

Essential Cookies

These keep the site running - like remembering items in your booking cart or keeping you logged in. Can't really turn these off without breaking everything.

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand which pages people actually look at, where they're getting stuck, and how we can make the site better. All anonymous stuff.

Preference Cookies

Remember your choices like language settings or whether you've dismissed that newsletter popup already.

Marketing Cookies

Used for showing you relevant ads if you've visited our site. You can opt out of these in your browser settings or through our cookie banner.

Most browsers let you control cookies through their settings. Just keep in mind that blocking some cookies might make parts of the site not work as smoothly.

We also use Google Analytics (anonymized) and some social media pixels to measure our marketing efforts. Standard stuff for websites these days.

This is important stuff - your rights when it comes to your personal data:

Right to Access

You can ask us what information we've got about you. We'll send you a copy within 30 days, free of charge.

Right to Correction

If something's wrong or outdated, tell us and we'll fix it. Simple as that.

Right to Deletion

Want us to delete your data? We'll do it, unless we're legally required to keep it (like tax records) or need it for ongoing services.

Right to Data Portability

Need your data in a format you can take elsewhere? We'll provide it in a common, machine-readable format.

Right to Object

Not happy with how we're using your data for marketing or analytics? You can opt out anytime.

Right to Withdraw Consent

Changed your mind about something you agreed to? No problem, just let us know.

How to Exercise Your Rights: Just shoot us an email at reservations@eldrionvalorium.info or call (604) 555-7890. We'll verify it's really you (gotta prevent fraud) and then handle your request within 30 days.

We take security seriously because, honestly, data breaches are a nightmare for everyone involved. Here's what we do to keep your info safe:

  • Encryption: Your data's encrypted both in transit (SSL/TLS) and at rest. Basically means it's scrambled so even if someone intercepts it, they can't read it.
  • Access Controls: Only people who actually need access to your data get it. Not everyone on our team can see everything.
  • Regular Security Audits: We do penetration testing and vulnerability scans to catch potential issues before they become problems.
  • Secure Payment Processing: We're PCI-DSS compliant, which is basically the gold standard for handling credit card info.
  • Staff Training: Our team knows how to handle data properly and spot potential security threats.
  • Backup Systems: Regular backups stored securely in case something goes wrong.
In Case of a Breach: If something does happen (knock on wood), we'll notify affected guests within 72 hours and report to relevant authorities as required by law. Transparency's key in these situations.

That said, no system's 100% foolproof. We do everything we reasonably can, but it's worth being smart about your own security too - use strong passwords, don't share login details, that kind of thing.

We don't hoard your data forever. Here's our general approach to retention:

Type of Data Retention Period Reason
Booking & Reservation Records 7 years Tax and legal requirements
Payment Information As long as legally required Financial regulations