Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your personal information

Last Updated: August 29, 2025

1. Introduction

Fomef Hotel ("we," "us," "our," or "the Hotel") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our hotel, use our website, or engage with our services. This policy applies to our hotel located at 1192 Hamilton St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2S2, Canada, and our online presence.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

  • Name, address, phone number, and email address
  • Payment information and credit card details
  • Government-issued identification for registration purposes
  • Preferences and special requests related to your stay
  • Communication records and correspondence with our staff
  • Emergency contact information

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website or use our digital services, we automatically collect:

  • IP address and device information
  • Browser type and operating system
  • Pages viewed and time spent on our website
  • Referring website and search terms used
  • Location data (with your consent)
  • Cookie and tracking technology data

2.3 Third-Party Information

We may receive information about you from third parties, including travel agencies, booking platforms, credit card companies, and identity verification services, to facilitate your reservation and ensure security.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • Processing and managing your hotel reservations and stay
  • Providing customer service and support
  • Processing payments and preventing fraud
  • Personalizing your experience and preferences
  • Communicating with you about your reservation and our services
  • Marketing our services and special offers (with your consent)
  • Improving our services and website functionality
  • Complying with legal obligations and regulatory requirements
  • Protecting the safety and security of our guests and staff

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business, including:

  • Payment processing companies
  • Technology and website hosting providers
  • Marketing and advertising agencies
  • Professional services (legal, accounting, consulting)
  • Security and background check services

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law, legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Fomef Hotel, our guests, or others. This includes cooperating with law enforcement and regulatory authorities.

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of our business, your personal information may be transferred to the acquiring party as part of the transaction.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Generally, we retain guest information for up to seven years after your last stay for business and legal purposes.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the following rights:

  • Access to your personal information and data portability
  • Correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
  • Restriction of processing in certain circumstances
  • Objection to processing for marketing purposes
  • Withdrawal of consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 12.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your website experience, analyze usage patterns, and deliver personalized content. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. For detailed information about our cookie practices, please see our Cookie Policy.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
  • Staff training on data protection and privacy practices
  • Secure disposal of personal information when no longer needed

9. International Data Transfers

Your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than Canada, including the United States and European Union, where our service providers operate. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information during international transfers.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will delete such information promptly.

11. Compliance with Advertising Policies

Our marketing and advertising practices, including digital advertising through Google Ads and other platforms, strictly comply with applicable privacy laws and advertising guidelines. We ensure that all promotional activities respect user privacy and provide clear opt-out mechanisms for marketing communications.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and, where appropriate, by sending you a notification. Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Applicable Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the privacy laws of British Columbia and Canada, including the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) and the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). We are committed to compliance with all applicable privacy legislation.

Effective Date: This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date last updated above and applies to all information collected by Fomef Hotel on or after that date.