Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 4, 2025

Introduction

Blue Astoria Media Group Ltd (company registration number 12187901) (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates spahotelfinder.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the Site, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Email address (if you subscribe to our newsletter, contact us, or submit reviews)
• Name and contact details (if you contact us through our contact forms or submit reviews)
• User-generated content including written reviews, ratings, photos, and videos of spa hotels
• Profile information (if you create an account to submit reviews)
• Any other information you choose to provide when communicating with us or using our services

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior, including:

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, IP address
• Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent on pages, links clicked, referring website
• Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: See our Cookie Policy section below

Third-Party Analytics

We use Google Analytics and similar services to understand how visitors use our Site. These services collect:

• Session duration and frequency
• Navigation patterns
• Traffic sources
• Demographics and interests (when available)

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and improve our Site
• To analyze user behavior and optimize content
• To send newsletters and updates (with your consent)
• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• To monitor and analyze usage trends
• To detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• To comply with legal obligations
• To display and publish user-submitted reviews, ratings, photos, and videos
• To moderate, edit, and curate user-generated content for quality and appropriateness
• To promote the Site and user-generated content across our marketing channels
• To create derivative works from user-submitted content (such as compilations, highlights, or enhanced versions)

Affiliate Partnerships and Third-Party Links

Our Site contains links to third-party booking platforms including Booking.com, Expedia, TripAdvisor, and Hotels.com (our “OTA Partners”). We earn commissions when users make bookings through these links.

We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites function properly and collect usage information.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: Required for the Site to function properly (cannot be disabled)

Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the Site (Google Analytics)

Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Track referrals to OTA Partners so we can receive commissions for bookings

Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may limit Site functionality. Most browsers allow you to:

• View and delete cookies
• Block third-party cookies
• Block all cookies
• Delete all cookies when closing the browser

For more information, visit www.allaboutcookies.org

Google Analytics Opt-Out

To opt out of Google Analytics, install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

• Newsletter subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe
• Analytics data: In accordance with Google Analytics retention settings (typically 26 months)
• Contact form inquiries: Up to 2 years from last contact
• User-generated content (reviews, photos, videos): Indefinitely, unless you request deletion or we remove it for policy violations. Note: Content may remain visible on the Site even after account deletion unless specific deletion is requested

Your Data Protection Rights

For EU/UK Users (GDPR/UK GDPR)

• Right to Access: Request copies of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of processing
• Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data
• Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

For California Users (CCPA)

California residents have the right to:

• Know what personal information is collected
• Know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Request deletion of personal information
• Not be discriminated against for exercising these rights

Note: We do not sell personal information as defined by CCPA.

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at james@spahotelfinder.com with:

• Your full name
• Email address
• Description of your request
• Proof of identity (if necessary)

We will respond within 30 days (or as required by applicable law).

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Secure servers with SSL/TLS encryption
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication
• Data encryption in transit and at rest

However, no internet transmission is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.