Privacy Policy

We take your privacy seriously here at Obsidian Realm. This page explains how we handle your info when you stay with us or visit our site.

Last Updated: October 31, 2025 Download PDF

Introduction

Hey there, and thanks for choosing Obsidian Realm Hotel & Spa. Look, we get it - privacy policies can be a real snooze-fest, but this one's important. We're committed to protecting your personal information, and we want to be totally upfront about what we do with it.

This policy covers everything from booking a room to signing up for spa treatments, dining reservations, and even just browsing our website. By using our services or visiting our property at 1888 Mountain View Drive in Whistler, you're agreeing to the terms laid out here.

If you've got questions or concerns, don't hesitate to reach out. We're here to help and we take this stuff seriously.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you book with us or use our services, we'll need some basic details:

  • Full name
  • Email address and phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Payment information (credit card details, billing address)
  • Date of birth (for age verification and special celebrations)
  • Passport or ID information (when required by law)
Reservation Details

To make your stay perfect, we keep track of:

  • Check-in and check-out dates
  • Room preferences and special requests
  • Dietary restrictions or allergies
  • Spa treatment preferences
  • Past stays and service history
Automatically Collected Data

Our website collects some technical stuff automatically:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and device information
  • Pages you visit on our site
  • Time spent on different pages
  • Referring website (how you found us)

How We Use Your Information

We're not in the business of hoarding data for no reason. Here's exactly what we do with your info:

Processing Reservations

Obviously, we need your details to book your room, confirm your spa appointments, and handle your dining reservations. Can't really run a hotel without that.

Communication

We'll send you booking confirmations, updates about your reservation, and respond to your inquiries. If you've opted in, we might also send you promotional offers or news about special events at the property.

Personalization

Remember when you mentioned you love extra pillows or prefer a mountain view? We keep notes so we can make your next stay even better without you having to repeat yourself.

Legal Requirements

Sometimes we've gotta collect and keep certain info because Canadian law requires it - things like guest registers and financial records.

Improving Our Services

We analyze booking patterns and guest feedback to figure out what's working and what needs improvement. This helps us make better decisions about everything from menu changes to new spa treatments.

When We Share Your Data

We're not selling your information to random companies. That's not our style. But there are a few situations where we need to share your data:

Service Providers

Our payment processors, booking system providers, email service, and other vendors who help us run the hotel. They're all bound by strict confidentiality agreements.

Legal Obligations

If we're required by law, court order, or government regulations to disclose information, we'll have to comply. We'll always try to give you a heads-up unless we're legally prevented from doing so.

Business Transfers

In the unlikely event that Obsidian Realm is sold or merged with another company, your information would be transferred to the new owners. They'd still be bound by this privacy policy.

With Your Consent

If you've specifically agreed to it - like when you ask us to coordinate with a tour operator for an outdoor adventure package.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Yeah, we use cookies - and we're not talking about the chocolate chip kind (though we have those too in our restaurant). Cookies are tiny files that help our website remember you and work better.

Types of Cookies We Use:
Cookie Type Purpose Duration
Essential Cookies Make the website work properly, handle your booking process Session only
Performance Cookies Help us understand how visitors use our site Up to 2 years
Functionality Cookies Remember your preferences and settings Up to 1 year
Marketing Cookies Show you relevant ads and measure campaign effectiveness Up to 1 year

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but heads up - if you disable essential cookies, parts of our website might not work right and you might not be able to complete bookings.

Security Measures

We take security seriously around here. Your data is protected with industry-standard measures including:

SSL Encryption

All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted using SSL technology.

Secure Servers

Our servers are hosted in secure facilities with multiple layers of physical and digital protection.

Access Controls

Only authorized staff can access guest information, and they're trained on proper data handling.

PCI Compliance

Payment processing meets PCI DSS requirements for handling credit card data.

Important: While we do everything we can to protect your information, no system is 100% secure. Please use strong passwords and don't share your account credentials with anyone.

Your Privacy Rights

Under Canadian privacy laws (specifically PIPEDA), you've got some solid rights when it comes to your personal data:

Access Your Information

You can request a copy of all the personal information we hold about you. We'll get it to you within 30 days.

Correct Inaccuracies

If something's wrong or outdated, let us know and we'll fix it right away.

Request Deletion

Want us to delete your info? We'll do it, unless we're legally required to keep it (like for tax or accounting purposes).

Opt Out of Marketing

Don't want promotional emails? No problem. Just click unsubscribe in any marketing email or let us know directly.

Data Portability

You can request your data in a commonly-used format if you want to transfer it somewhere else.

To exercise any of these rights, just shoot us an email at reservations@obsidrynrealm.info or call us at (604) 555-8921. We'll need to verify your identity first, but then we'll get right on it.

Third-Party Services & Links

Our website might link to other sites - tour operators, local attractions, partner businesses, that sort of thing. Once you click through to their sites, this privacy policy doesn't apply anymore. They've got their own policies, so you'll want to check those out.

We also use some third-party services to make things run smoothly:

  • Google Analytics - helps us understand how people use our website
  • Payment Processors - handles credit card transactions securely
  • Email Service Providers - sends out booking confirmations and newsletters
  • Social Media Platforms - if you interact with our social media posts

These services have their own privacy policies, and we've made sure they meet our standards for data protection. But you should know they exist and might collect some info when you interact with our site.

Children's Privacy

Our services aren't directed at kids under 13, and we don't knowingly collect personal information from children. If you're booking a family stay, the adult making the reservation is responsible for providing any necessary information about minors in the party.

If we discover we've accidentally collected data from a child under 13 without proper parental consent, we'll delete it as quickly as possible. Parents or guardians who believe we might have such information should contact us immediately.