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At eurHotels.co.uk we are committed to protecting your privacy and take our responsibilities regarding the security of your credit card information very seriously.

Please read the following information regarding Online Security and our  Privacy Policy.

 

Secure Booking Online

Security

When making a booking with eurHotels.co.uk your credit card information is sent to our trusted technology partner Active Hotels Ltd. for verification via a secure encrypted connection. We utilize the latest in encryption and security technology to ensure that your credit card details are kept in absolute privacy. Your credit card information is then held in Active Hotels' secure database for a period of time to allow us to process your booking. Your credit card data will be held no longer than 30 days after the end of the month of your departure from the hotel. To prevent unauthorized access and use of your information, strict security procedures are vigorously respected in the storage and disclosure of your information, as required by the UK Data Protection Acts of 1984 and 1998. Your credit card information can only be exchanged between you, Active Hotels Ltd., and us.

Our Guarantee

Our guarantee ensures that you feel confident when booking Accommodation through our hotel properties. eurHotels.co.uk in association with Active Hotels Ltd. guarantee that every transaction made through our servers is 100% safe and under their guarantee, you will be reimbursed for the first £50 should your credit card be misused or abused. Legally, the credit card company is obliged to pay the remainder.

Further information

Using a credit card may give you additional protection from fraud. Under the Consumer Credit Act 1974, if you have a claim against the seller for breach of contract or misrepresentation, you may also have a claim against your credit card issuer. This applies to goods or services costing more than £100 for one item (but less than £30,000), even if you have only used your card to pay a deposit. Further advice can be obtained from your local trading standards department or Citizen's Advice Bureau. In addition, all the major credit card companies, along with IBM, Netscape Communications, and many others, are committed to the continuing development of open standards, in order to further improve the security of online transactions. In the event of unauthorised use of your credit or debit card, you must notify your credit or debit card issuer in accordance with its reporting rules and procedures.

 

Privacy Policy

Privacy

We are committed to protecting your privacy, and take our responsibilities regarding the privacy of your information very seriously. We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to others. This policy explains how we use any information and how we protect your privacy. Active Hotels Ltd., our marketing and technology partner, provides our online booking capability.

When you book using the secure server, your information is sent to Active Hotels Ltd., who offer the use of the best possible and latest secure server software (SSL) available, which encrypts all of your personal details. This means that your information, which includes your name, address, and credit or debit card number, cannot be read as it travels over the internet. Your information is then held in Active Hotels' secure database for the duration of your stay. Designated employees from both Active Hotels Ltd., and our establishment have access to your information in order to process your booking. As required by the UK Data Protection Acts of 1984 and 1998, we follow strict security procedures in the storage and disclosure of information which you have given us, to prevent unauthorised access and use of your information.

What information do we collect? How do we use it?
  • When Booking:
    We require certain information to allow us to process your hotel booking and notify you of the booking confirmation. When you book, we need to know your name, address and email address, as well as your credit or debit card number and expiry date.
  • Special offers:
    We ask for your telephone number so that both we and Active Hotels' customer support representative can contact you should a question arise concerning your reservation.
    From time to time we may have special deals that could be of interest to you. Out of respect for your privacy, however we always present an option to decline these types of communications.
  • Surveys & contests
    We may request information from our customers via surveys or competitions. Survey information will be used for monitoring and improving the use of our site with a view to overall customer satisfaction. When you enter a competition, we may request information such as your name, contact details and demographic information, i.e. age and postcode.

    Participation in these surveys or competitions is voluntary and you have the choice whether or not to disclose this information. Contact information will be used to notify the winners and award prizes.
  • Site tracking
    Tracking software may be utilized to monitor customer traffic patterns and site usage to help us develop the design and layout of our site to better meet the needs of our customers. This software doesn't under any circumstances capture any personally identifying information.
Sharing information

eurHotels.co.uk in association with Active Hotels Ltd. may share aggregate statistics about hotels' customers, traffic patterns, and reservations with their suppliers and partners, but these statistics do not include any personally identifying information. Under no circumstances will disclosure of information about guests to any other person or organisation be undertaking without the implicit consent of the guest - unless there is an emergency situation or legal requirement.

Links

Any external links from our web site are provided for convenience and purely informational purposes. While we try to find sites that are of value to you, we cannot be held responsible for any content, political views or endorsements that may be found in any of our external links.

Your consent:

In using our web site, you consent to the collection and use of this information by both us and Active Hotels Ltd. in the ways described above. An up-to-date privacy policy will always be maintained on this site so you are always aware of what information we collect, how we use it and in what circumstances we disclose it. If you have any questions about this privacy statement or would like more information about Active Hotels Ltd., please email:privacy@activehotels.com



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