Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters to us. We're committed to keeping your info safe and being upfront about how we handle it.

Last Updated: November 4, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to Arcavion Empire's privacy policy. Look, we get it - nobody really wants to read through legal stuff, but this is important. We've tried to keep things straightforward and clear about what happens with your personal info when you stay with us or use our website.

This policy applies to all our services - whether you're booking a suite, dining at our restaurant, using the spa, or just browsing our site. We take your privacy seriously because trust is everything in hospitality.

Operating here in Vancouver, we comply with Canadian privacy laws including PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act), plus we follow international best practices 'cause we host guests from all over the world.

Information We Collect

Personal Identification Details

When you book with us, we'll need the basics - your name, email, phone number, and address. If you're an international guest, we might need passport info for registration (it's a legal thing, not our choice). Payment details go through secure processors, so we don't actually store your full credit card numbers on our end.

Booking & Stay Information

We keep track of your reservation details - check-in and check-out dates, room preferences, special requests (like if you need a hypoallergenic pillow or extra towels), and any services you use during your stay. This helps us make your next visit even better.

Communication Records

If you reach out to us via email, phone, or chat, we keep those conversations. It's helpful for following up on your requests and improving our service based on what guests actually tell us they need.

Technical Data

Like most websites, we collect some technical stuff automatically - your IP address, browser type, device info, and how you navigate our site. It's not personal per se, but it helps us fix bugs and make the site work better for everyone.

How We Use Your Data

Processing Your Reservations:

Pretty obvious one - we need your info to actually book your room, send confirmations, and handle your stay from start to finish.

Personalizing Your Experience:

Remember how you preferred a higher floor last time? Or that you're allergic to down? We use this info to make your stays consistently great without you having to repeat yourself.

Customer Support:

When you've got questions or issues, we pull up your info to help you faster. Nobody wants to be on hold explaining their situation over and over.

Marketing & Updates:

If you've opted in, we'll send you special offers, updates about new amenities, or exclusive packages. Don't worry - we're not gonna spam you. You can unsubscribe anytime.

Legal Compliance:

Sometimes we're required by law to keep certain records - tax purposes, safety regulations, that kind of thing. It's not exciting, but it's necessary.

Improving Our Services:

We analyze trends and feedback to figure out what's working and what needs tweaking. All done with aggregated, anonymized data - we're looking at patterns, not individuals.

Information Sharing

Let's be clear - we're not selling your data to random companies. That's not how we operate. However, running a hotel means working with trusted partners, so here's who might see your info:

Service Providers

Payment processors, booking platforms, email services, and IT support. They only get what they need to do their job, and they're all bound by confidentiality agreements.

Business Partners

Airport transfer services, tour operators, or spa partners - but only when you've specifically requested those services through us.

Legal Requirements

If we're legally required to disclose information (court orders, regulatory requests, etc.), we'll comply. We'll notify you unless we're prohibited from doing so.

Business Transfers

In the unlikely event we merge with or get acquired by another company, your data would transfer as part of that deal. You'd be notified, of course.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

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

Essential Cookies

These keep the site working - think login sessions, booking forms, security features. You can't really turn these off without breaking the site.

Performance Cookies

Help us understand how people use the site - which pages are popular, where folks get stuck, loading times, etc. All anonymous stuff.

Functional Cookies

Remember your preferences like language choice, currency settings, or whether you want the chat widget to pop up. Makes things more convenient for return visits.

Marketing Cookies

Track your browsing to show you relevant ads elsewhere online. These are optional - you can disable them in your browser settings or through our cookie banner when you first visit.

Data Security

We take security seriously around here. Your data is encrypted both when it's moving around (SSL/TLS) and when it's sitting in our databases. Our payment processing is PCI DSS compliant, which is basically the gold standard for handling credit card info.

Access to guest data is limited to staff members who genuinely need it to do their jobs, and everyone's trained on privacy protocols. We regularly update our systems, run security audits, and monitor for any suspicious activity.

That said, no system is 100% hack-proof. We do our absolute best, but if there's ever a data breach, we'll notify affected guests and relevant authorities as quickly as possible - transparency is key.

Your Privacy Rights

It's your data, so you've got rights. Here's what you can do:

Access Your Data

Request a copy of what personal info we've got on file. We'll provide it in a readable format within 30 days.

Correct Information

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

Delete Your Data

Want us to erase your personal info? We'll honor that request unless we're legally required to keep certain records.

Opt-Out of Marketing

Unsubscribe from promotional emails anytime - there's a link at the bottom of every marketing message we send.

Data Portability

Get your data in a format you can take elsewhere. Useful if you're switching hotels or want to keep your own records.

To exercise any of these rights, just shoot us an email at reservations@arcavionempire.info or call +1 (604) 555-8920. We'll verify your identity (gotta make sure it's really you) and process your request promptly.

Data Retention

We don't keep your data forever - that'd be creepy and unnecessary. Here's generally how long we hold onto different types of info:

  • Booking Records: Kept for 7 years for accounting and tax purposes (Canadian law requires this).
  • Guest Preferences: Maintained as long as you're an active guest. If you haven't stayed with us in 3 years and haven't engaged with our communications, we'll archive or delete your preference data.
  • Marketing Data: If you unsubscribe, we'll stop sending emails but keep a record that you opted out (so we don't accidentally re-add you).
  • Security Footage: CCTV recordings are typically deleted after 30 days unless needed for an investigation.
  • Website Analytics: Anonymized and aggregated pretty quickly, usually within 90