PRIVACY & SECURITY STATEMENT
Lions Veldt, LLC, hereinafter referred to as “LV” recognizes the importance of protecting the privacy security of all information provided by users of our websites. This statement applies to all LV managed hotel properties and web sites, namely; Home2Suites by Hilton Austin North, Holiday Inn & Suites Amarillo, Holiday Inn & Suites Amarillo West, hereinafter collectively referred to as “LV,” “Hotels,” “Websites,” or “Hotel Websites.” To that end, we collect and use information throughout our Websites only as disclosed in this Privacy and Security Statement. This statement applies solely to information collected our Websites and at our Hotels.
HOW INFORMATION IS COLLECTED
LV collects information about users by voluntary submission, IP addresses and cookies. No registration is required to enter our Web Sites.
VOLUNTARY SUBMISSION
When users elect to make online reservations or subscribe to newsletters via our email list, users are required to supply certain personal information during the reservation and/or subscription process. Information collected through these forms may be used by LV and/or its managed Hotels to improve the content of our Websites, gather demographic information about our users in general, for audits and to perform statistical analysis of user behavior in order to measure interest in the various areas of our Web Sites.
LV will not disclose, share, sell or divulge any personal information, such as address, email, telephone and fax numbers, to third parties unless we have informed you, been authorized by you or are required to do so by law. LV will maintain this information in accordance with our strict security and confidentiality standards.
LV feels strongly about protecting the privacy of children. No information should be submitted to LV by users under the age 18. Children under the age 18 may not make online reservations or register for subscriptions or access those sections of our Websites that require registration.
OPT-IN
When visitors to our Websites join a mailing list, we log (record) the IP address, date and time of the “opt-in” subscription request. To prevent unwanted subscriptions, an email will be sent to the requesting party asking them to confirm the subscription by clicking on the link provided. If the subscription is not confirmed, the email address will not be added to our list.
OPT-OUT
LV and its managed Hotels may periodically send out email newsletters and other notifications to our users about new services, products or other news using email addresses provided during online reservation, email list subscription or otherwise. Each email you receive from us will contain an “opt-out” list removal link. To have your email address removed from our list, simply click on the link provided in the email and your address will be removed automatically from our system.
SURVEYS
From time-to-time LV may send guest satisfaction surveys via email to list subscribers, or guests who have stayed at one of its Hotels. These emails will only contain information specifically related to its Hotels. Participation is completely voluntary and the user therefore has a choice whether or not to disclose this information. Information requested may include contact information (such as name and address), and demographic information (such as zip code, age level). Survey information will be used for purposes of monitoring or improving our Web Sites and/or the services at LV managed Hotels.
PROMOTIONS
From time-to-time LV may send promotional emails to list subscribers and/or guests who have stayed at LV managed Hotels that specifically relates to our Hotels and Websites including special rate offers, packages and discounts.
IP ADDRESSES
An IP address is a number that is automatically assigned to your computer when you surf the Internet. When you request pages from our Websites, the web server automatically logs your IP address, but not your email address. LV and its managed Hotels may use the log for various purposes, including systems administration.
AGENTS
LV employs an agency and a web developer to perform functions on our behalf. Examples include sending emails, removing repetitive information form customer lists, analyzing data, and providing marketing assistance. They have access to personal information needed to perform their functions, but may not use it for other purposes.
LINKS
Our Websites may contain links to other Websites. LV and its managed Hotels are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such Websites. Inclusion of links to such Websites does not imply any endorsement of the material on such Websites by LV or its managed Hotels.
SECURITY – PERSONAL INFORMATION
LV and its Websites use reasonable precautions to keep the personal information disclosed to us secure. To prevent unauthorized access, maintain data accuracy and ensure the correct use of information, we have put in place appropriate physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online. Nonetheless, LV does not guarantee the security, accuracy or completeness of any such information or procedures.
SECURITY – CREDIT CARD INFORMATION
To secure credit card transactions, our Websites use of 128-bit Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption technology during the online reservation process.
CHANGES AND ACCEPTANCE
LV and its managed Hotels reserve the right to change this statement at any time. By using our Websites you signify your agreement with the terms of our privacy and security statement. Your continued use of our Websites after any changes to this statement signifies your agreement to the changes.
If you have any questions about our privacy and security statement or the practices of our Websites, you may write to us at info@lionsveldt.com.