Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters to us, and we believe in keeping things transparent and straightforward. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we keep it safe.

Our travel guides are free to use, and we collect limited usage data to help improve the website. This includes aggregated or pseudonymized analytics such as which pages are viewed, how long users stay on a page, and which links are clicked. This information is used for internal statistics and to improve site functionality and content.

What data is collected?

The information that is collected is purely of a technical nature, gathered automatically by the user browsing the site. Examples include the IP number of the client, the browser type and version, the device that was used, the pages that were visited, the time that was spent on each page etc.

  • Email address: If you choose to sign up for our newsletter, we collect your email address so we can send occasional updates, travel tips, and hotel-related news. You can unsubscribe at any time.
  • Location (optional): Our “hotels near me” feature uses your location (with your permission) to help you find nearby hotels that allow check-in at 18. This information is only used in real time and never stored.
  • Website usage data: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site - what pages are popular, where traffic comes from, and how we can make things better. This data is pseudonymized and used only for analytics purposes.

Purpose

The purpose of collecting this information is to understand the users better so that we can improve the content available on the site. An example is to use the session time to see which travel guides have lower read times and need to be improved. For this we use analytics tools such as Google Analytics.

Legal basis for processing

We process personal data based on the following legal grounds under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

- Analytics data: processed based on our legitimate interest in understanding how the website is used and improving its functionality.
- Newsletter subscription: processed based on your consent, which you can withdraw at any time by unsubscribing.
- Location data (when using the “near me” feature): processed based on your explicit consent and only used in real time for the purpose of showing nearby hotels.

How is the collected data stored?

The data is stored securely on our servers and on the servers of Google, and only for as long as it is needed to fulfill the purpose of it, as it is described here in the privacy policy. The data is always stored in an pseudonymized fashion and cannot reasonably be used to identify individual users.

Do you use cookies (and if so, how)?

We use cookies and similar technologies to provide analytics and improve website performance. Google Analytics uses cookies to help us understand how visitors use the site, such as tracking page views, session duration, and user interactions. This data helps us improve content and user experience.

How we make money and how this affects hotel rankings

This website is monetized through affiliate links. This means that we may earn a small commission when a booking is made through one of our links, at no extra cost to the user. Affiliate partnerships do not determine or influence the placement or ranking of hotels in our guides. Our recommendations are based on editorial judgment, including factors such as guest reviews, relevance to the guide, and overall perceived quality and experience. While we aim to keep our recommendations consistent and independent, rankings are ultimately editorial and may include a degree of subjective evaluation.

Updates to the policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page. If significant changes are made, we will take reasonable steps to inform users.

Contact and data controller

Our intent is to comply with all current rules and regulations regarding usage/storage of private data (such as GDPR).

In case you wish to get in touch regarding anything in this privacy policy feel free to send an email at hello@beachfronthotelguide.com and we will do our best to help.

We are the data controller responsible for the processing of personal data described in this policy. You may also contact us to exercise your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including access, correction, or deletion of your personal data.