Staybook Holidays Privacy Policy

At Staybook, your privacy is extremely important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share your information when you engage with our services. These services include our website, mobile applications, and any other related services or offerings. By using Staybook's services, you are consenting to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. Please take a moment to read it thoroughly

1. Information We Collect

To provide you with our services and improve your experience, we collect several types of information, including:

1.1 Personal Information

This refers to information that can directly identify you as an individual:

  • Contact Information: Your full name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
  • Identity Information: Such as passport or government-issued ID details, if required for your booking.
  • Account Information: If you create an account, we collect your username, password, and other preferences.
  • Payment Information: Including credit or debit card numbers, billing information, and transaction history when you make a booking.
  • Booking Details: Information on the hotels, services, or tours you book with us.
1.2 Non-Personal Information

This information does not directly identify you:

  • Device Information: Such as IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system.
  • Usage Information: Details about how you interact with our website or app, including page views, clicks, and other actions.
  • Location Data: We may collect general location information, or precise location data if you grant permission on your device.
  • Cookies and Tracking Data: We use cookies, pixels, and other tracking technologies to collect data on user behavior, preferences, and browsing activity.

2. How We Use Your Information

Staybook uses the information collected to provide, maintain, and enhance our services, as well as to develop new offerings and protect both you and Staybook.

2.1 To Provide and Manage Our Services

This refers to information that can directly identify you as an individual:

  • Booking and Reservations: We use your information to facilitate your bookings, confirm reservations, and manage your payments.
  • Account Management: If you create an account, we use your information to maintain and manage it, including your preferences and saved settings.
  • Customer Support: To respond to your inquiries, requests, or feedback, and to provide any support needed for your bookings.
2.2 To Improve and Personalize Services

With your consent, we may send you promotional emails or offers. These may include:

  • Special Offers: Discounts, exclusive offers, or upcoming events and promotions.
  • Market Research and Development: Your information helps us analyze trends and usage to develop new services or improve existing ones.
2.3 Marketing and Promotional Communications

Service Optimization: We analyze usage data to enhance our website, app functionality, and customer experience.

  • Service Updates: Important information related to your account or bookings.
  • You can opt out of marketing communications by following the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or by contacting us directly.
2.4 Legal Compliance and Protection

We may use your information as required by law, or as necessary to protect our company, customers, or partners:

  • Legal Requirements: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal requests.
  • Protective Measures: To prevent fraud, abuse, or other harmful activities that may compromise the safety of Staybook, our users, or the public.

3. How We Share Your Information

Staybook only shares your information in limited situations and under strict conditions to protect your privacy.

3.1 Service Providers and Partners

We work with third-party vendors and partners who assist us in providing our services:

  • Payment Processors: To securely handle transactions, process payments, and prevent fraud.
  • Booking Partners: Including hotel chains, tour operators, and other providers involved in delivering the service you’ve booked.
  • Analytics and Advertising: Partners that help us analyze data and improve our marketing efforts. All third-party vendors are bound by confidentiality agreements and are only permitted to use your information as necessary to perform their services for Staybook.
3.2 Business Transfers

If Staybook is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred. In such cases, you will be notified of any change in ownership or the privacy policy before your data is affected.

3.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by government authorities (such as a court or regulatory agency) or to:

  • Comply with legal obligations.
  • Protect and defend the rights or property of Staybook.
  • Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing related to our services.
  • Protect the personal safety of users, employees, or the public.

4 .Data Security

We implement a range of security measures to protect your personal information. These include:

  • Encryption: Sensitive information, such as payment data, is encrypted using SSL/TLS protocols during transmission.
  • Access Controls: Only authorized personnel are allowed to access personal data, and they are bound by confidentiality obligations.
  • Security Audits: We regularly review and enhance our security practices to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure of personal data. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, no method of transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have specific rights related to your personal data, including:

5.1 Access and Portability

You can request access to the personal data we hold about you or request a copy of it in a structured, machine-readable format.

5.2 Correction and Deletion

If you believe that your information is inaccurate or incomplete, you can request a correction. You may also have the right to request deletion of your information in certain circumstances.

5.3 Restrict or Object to Processing

You may request restrictions on the processing of your data or object to certain processing activities, such as marketing.

5.4 Withdrawal of Consent

Where we rely on your consent, you may withdraw it at any time. Withdrawal of consent will not affect the legality of processing that occurred before its withdrawal.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@staybook.in. We will respond to requests within the timeframe required by law.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Staybook uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic.

6.1 Types of Cookies We Use
  • Necessary Cookies: Essential for website functionality.
  • Performance and Analytics Cookies: To monitor usage and improve site performance.
  • Marketing Cookies: To deliver targeted advertisements based on user behavior.
6.2 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of our website.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Once data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.

8. Children's Privacy

Staybook services are not directed to children under 16 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 16 without verifiable parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you via email or through our website. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Cookies Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at:

Email: support@staybook.in

Address: Staybook Pvt. Ltd., First floor, 1/5, Desh Bandhu Gupta Road, Paharganj, New Delhi, Central Delhi, Delhi, 110055