Privacy Policy

Introduction

SmartHotelLock.com ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information when you use our website and services.

Information We DO NOT Collect

Unlike most websites, SmartHotelLock.com is designed with privacy first:

• ✅ No User Accounts: We don't require registration or login
• ✅ No Personal Data: We don't collect names, emails, or contact information
• ✅ No Tracking Cookies: We don't use third-party tracking or advertising cookies
• ✅ No Data Storage: Calculator inputs stay in your browser and are never sent to our servers

Information We Collect Automatically

We collect minimal, anonymous analytics data to improve our service:

• Page Views: Which pages you visit (no personal identification)
• Technical Data: Browser type, device type, screen resolution
• Geographic Data: Country/region only (not precise location)
• Referral Source: How you found our website

This data is collected using privacy-respecting analytics tools and is completely anonymous.

How Your Calculator Data is Handled

All calculator tools on SmartHotelLock.com work entirely in your browser:

• ✅ Calculations happen on your device using JavaScript
• ✅ No data is transmitted to our servers
• ✅ Results are only stored temporarily in your browser's memory
• ✅ Refreshing the page clears all data

Cookies

We use minimal, essential cookies only:

• Analytics Cookie: Anonymous usage tracking (can be opted out)
• Preference Cookie: Saves your dark mode/language preferences (if implemented)

We do NOT use:

• ❌ Advertising cookies
• ❌ Third-party tracking cookies
• ❌ Social media cookies

GDPR Compliance (European Users)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights:

• Right to Access: Request what data we have (minimal analytics only)
• Right to Deletion: Request deletion of any data
• Right to Object: Opt out of analytics tracking

Since we collect minimal data and no personal information, most GDPR concerns don't apply.

CCPA Compliance (California Residents)

California residents have the right to:

• Know what personal information is collected (none in our case)
• Request deletion of personal information
• Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we don't sell any data)

Data Security

We protect the minimal data we collect through:

• HTTPS encryption on all pages
• Secure hosting infrastructure
• Regular security updates
• No storage of sensitive calculator inputs

Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to manufacturer websites, PMS providers, and other resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. Please review their privacy policies before sharing any information.

Children's Privacy

Our service is intended for business professionals in the hospitality industry. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
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