Effective Date: 5/12/2025
At BlackHotelGuide.com (“BHG,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit or interact with our website, submit content, or engage with affiliate links and advertisements.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: When users submit listings, reviews, or contact us, we may collect names, email addresses, and any content voluntarily submitted.
- Automatically Collected Data: We use cookies and analytics tools to collect non-personal information such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and referring website.
- Affiliate Tracking Data: We may use affiliate links that track clicks and purchases to earn commissions. These links may place cookies on your browser for tracking purposes.
2. User-Submitted Content
If you post reviews or submit business listings:
- Your content may be publicly displayed.
- You are responsible for ensuring that your content complies with our Terms of Use and does not contain personal information of others without their consent.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Operate and maintain our website
- Display user-submitted content
- Respond to inquiries or feedback
- Analyze usage trends to improve the site
- Track and report affiliate link performance
- Serve personalized or interest-based ads through third-party ad partners
4. Affiliate Links and Third-Party Ads
Our website contains affiliate links (e.g., hotel booking platforms) and may display ads from third-party networks:
- These third parties may use cookies and other technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior.
- Clicking on affiliate links may result in BHG earning a commission at no cost to you.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to:
- Improve site functionality
- Analyze site traffic
- Support advertising and affiliate programs
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share data with:
- Service providers (e.g., email platforms, analytics)
- Advertising and affiliate partners for performance tracking
- Authorities, when required by law
7. Security
We implement standard security measures to protect your data, but no method is 100% secure. Please avoid submitting sensitive personal information.
8. Children’s Privacy
BHG does not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe we have done so, please contact us for removal.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
- Access, update, or delete your personal information
- Opt out of marketing communications
- Withdraw consent for data processing
To exercise these rights, contact us at: contact@blackotelguide.com
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Us
For questions or concerns about this policy, please contact:
Email: contact@blackotelguide.com
Website: www.blackhotelguide.com