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Privacy Policy
This policy explains how this independent informational website collects, uses, and protects personal information. It is written to be understandable, specific, and consistent with common GDPR principles and Canada’s PIPEDA framework.
1) Who we are
This website is an independent editorial-style hotel review and local travel guide. It is not affiliated with any hotel, brand, or third party. The data controller (the party responsible for personal information on this site) is:
Controller / Publisher: digitrovia.com
Contact: [email protected]
Location: 124 Maple Street, Banff, Alberta, Canada, T1L 1A1
2) What information we collect
Information you provide
If you contact us (for example, via an email link you choose to use), you may provide personal information such as your name, email address, and the contents of your message. You control what you share.
Information collected automatically
When you visit, our site may process limited technical data that is commonly required to deliver webpages reliably and securely. This can include: browser type, approximate device characteristics, pages viewed, and basic performance events (like loading time).
Cookies and similar technologies
We use essential cookies to remember your cookie choices and basic preferences. Optional cookies (analytics and functional) are only used if you consent. Details are explained in the Cookie Policy.
3) How we use information
- Site delivery: to load pages, maintain basic functionality, and store consent preferences.
- Security: to reduce abuse and protect the site from malicious activity.
- Improvements (optional): to understand which content is useful and improve editorial clarity.
- Communications (only if you contact us): to respond to your message.
4) Legal bases (GDPR-aligned explanation)
Where GDPR concepts apply, we process data under the following bases:
- Consent: for optional cookies and any non-essential tracking features you choose to enable.
- Legitimate interests: for essential site operation, basic security, and preventing fraud or misuse.
- Contract or pre-contract steps: not generally applicable, as this site does not offer bookings or transactions.
5) PIPEDA notice (Canada)
Under PIPEDA, consent is a key principle. This site aims to collect only what is necessary for operation and clearly requests consent for optional cookies. You may withdraw consent at any time by changing cookie settings, and we will apply your updated choice going forward.
6) Sharing and third parties
We do not sell personal information. We do not share personal information with advertisers. If optional analytics are enabled, data is used only to understand aggregated engagement (for example, which sections are read most), not to target individuals.
7) Data retention
We keep data only as long as needed for the purpose described. Cookie preferences are stored so we can remember your choice; you may clear them by changing settings or removing site data in your browser. If you email us, we retain the message only as long as necessary to respond and maintain reasonable administrative records.
8) International transfers
Depending on hosting and infrastructure, site data may be processed in countries outside your province or country. Where relevant, we take reasonable steps to protect information through standard technical safeguards.
9) Your rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal information, as well as the right to withdraw consent for optional cookies.
- Access: request a copy of personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: ask us to fix inaccurate information.
- Deletion: request deletion where applicable.
- Withdraw consent: change cookie preferences anytime.
10) How to contact us
To exercise rights or ask questions, contact:
Email: [email protected]> Subject line suggestion: “Privacy request”
11) Updates to this policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in the site or legal requirements. The “Last updated” date below indicates the current version.
Last updated: February 5, 2026