Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 18, 2026

Book Eco Hotels Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”), located in Clacton-on-Sea, England, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use bookecohotels.com (the “Site”), our eco hotel directory platform. We comply with UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Data We Collect

• Contact Information: Email address (when you subscribe to newsletters or contact us).

• Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent (via Google Analytics).

• Cookies: Essential cookies for site functionality; analytics cookies for performance.

• No Sensitive Data: We do not collect payment details, health data, or booking info (handled by third-party hotels).

2. How We Use Your Data

• Improve Site experience and eco hotel recommendations.

• Send eco-travel newsletters (opt-out anytime).

• Future affiliate tracking (e.g., Travel Payouts links – anonymized).

• Security and fraud prevention.

• Legal compliance.

Legal Basis: Consent (newsletters), legitimate interests (analytics/site improvement), contract (directory use) – GDPR Art. 6.

3. Sharing Your Data

• Service Providers: Google Analytics (anonymized), email tools (e.g., Mailchimp if used).

• Affiliates: Future commissions via Travel Payouts (no personal data shared).

• No Sales: We never sell your data.

• Legal: Only if required by law (England & Wales courts).

4. Cookies & Tracking

• Essential: Always on (navigation, preferences).

• Analytics: Google Analytics – opt-out here.

• Cookie Banner: Manage preferences on first visit.

5. Your GDPR Rights

Contact hello@bookecohotels.com for:

• Access, correct, or delete your data.

• Object to processing or withdraw consent.

• Data portability.

• Restrict processing.

Response within 1 month. Complaints: Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.

6. Data Retention

• Newsletters: Until unsubscribe.

• Analytics: 26 months (Google standard).

• Inquiries: 3 years.

7. Security

SSL encryption, access controls, regular audits. No system is 100% secure.

8. International Transfers

UK-based. Google servers in EEA / US (EU-US Data Privacy Framework compliant).

9. Children’s Privacy

Site not for under 16s. No knowing collection.

10. Changes to Policy

Updates posted here. Major changes via email/newsletter.

Contact Us

Book Eco Hotels Ltd
Cambridge
Email: hello@bookecohotels.com