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We don't sell, rent, or trade your data. This document explains the handful of things we do collect, why we collect them, and how to opt out at any time. Last updated · **6 April 2026** [01 Intro](#section-1)[02 Data](#section-2)[03 Cookies](#section-3)[04 Third-party](#section-4)[05 Affiliates](#affiliate-disclosure)[06 Retention](#section-6)[07 Your rights](#section-7)[08 Contact](#section-8) — 01 / Introduction ## What this document covers. LuxuryHotelCompare ("we", "us" or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect when you visit luxuryhotelcompare.com, how we use it and your rights regarding that information. — 02 / Data ## Information we collect. We do not require you to create an account or provide personal information to use our site. The information we collect is limited to: - Anonymised analytics data (pages visited, time on site, device type, approximate location at country level) - Technical data automatically collected by your browser (IP address, browser type, operating system) - Any information you voluntarily provide via email correspondence — 03 / Cookies ## Cookies and similar tech. We use cookies and similar technologies to understand how visitors interact with our site. These include: - **Google Analytics (GA4 — tracking ID G-L0XMG3NBQW):** Collects anonymised usage data to help us understand traffic patterns and improve our content. Google Analytics uses cookies to identify unique visitors. You can opt out via the [Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on](https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout). - **Google Tag Manager:** Manages the loading of analytics and marketing scripts. - **Essential cookies:** Required for basic site functionality. — 04 / Third-party ## Third-party services. We work with the following third-party services: - **Google Analytics:** Web analytics service provided by Google LLC. Data is processed in accordance with Google's privacy policy. - **Booking.com (via Commission Junction):** We participate in the Booking.com affiliate programme through the Commission Junction (CJ) network. When you click a hotel booking link and make a reservation, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Commission Junction may place cookies to track referrals. — 05 / Affiliates ## Affiliate disclosure. LuxuryHotelCompare participates in affiliate programmes including Booking.com (via the Commission Junction network), Priority Pass (via AWIN, merchant ID 60243), Airalo and Rimowa. When you click an affiliate link on this site and complete a qualifying purchase or booking, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. 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