Privacy Policy - Quy Mill Hotel & Spa, Cambridge
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Privacy Policy

Who We Are

We are the data controller responsible for your personal data. This means we decide how and why your personal data is processed.

If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, you can contact us at: Quy Mill Hotel & Spa reception@cambridgequymill.co.uk

What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

  • Identity and contact details (such as name, email address, telephone number and postal address)
  • Booking and enquiry information
  • Payment and transaction details
  • Details of other members of your party (where relevant)
  • Special requirements, such as accessibility needs, dietary requirements, or medical conditions that may affect your arrangements


Some of this information may be classified as special category personal data under UK GDPR.

How We Use Your Personal Data and Our Lawful Bases

We only process your personal data where we have a lawful basis to do so. These include:

  • Performance of a contract – to process bookings, reservations, or requested services
  • Legal obligation – to comply with legal or regulatory requirements
  • Legitimate interests – to improve our services, manage our business, and send relevant marketing communications (where these interests are not overridden by your rights)
  • Consent – where required, particularly in relation to special category data or certain marketing communications


Special category data is processed only where necessary and with appropriate safeguards, including your explicit consent where required.

Marketing Communications

We may use your name and contact details to send you marketing communications that we believe may be of interest to you.

You have the right to opt out of marketing at any time by using the unsubscribe option included in our communications or by contacting us directly. Opt-out requests will be processed as soon as possible and no later than one month from receipt

How We Share Your Personal Data

We may share your personal data with trusted third parties, including:

  • Service providers who support our business operations (such as data analysis, IT services, or marketing support)
  • Payment processors where required to complete transactions


All third parties are required to process your data securely, comply with UK GDPR, and only use your data for the specific purpose for which it was shared.

In the event of a business sale, merger, or change of ownership, your personal data may be shared where necessary to complete the transaction.

How Long We Keep Your Personal Data

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting obligations. Retention periods are reviewed regularly.

Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Request erasure of your personal data (in certain circumstances)
  • Object to or restrict processing of your personal data
  • Request data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
  • To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details above.


You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your data has been handled unlawfully

Website Use and Analytics

You may browse our website without providing personal data. We collect aggregated, non-identifiable usage data to analyse website performance and improve our services.

Where personal data is collected through the website, it will be processed in accordance with this policy.

We may work with third parties to measure the effectiveness of advertising and promotional activity.

Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function correctly and improve user experience.

Types of Cookies We Use

  • Strictly necessary cookies – required for the website to function properly
  • Functional cookies – remember preferences such as language or previous interactions
  • Analytics and performance cookies – help us understand how visitors use our website
  • Third-party cookies – used by partners to analyse usage or measure advertising effectiveness


We do not store personal data in cookies that can directly identify you.

Managing Cookies

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality, including the ability to complete online bookings

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page and, where appropriate, notified to you directly.

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