Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 20, 2026

Handsome Dan’s (“we”,  “us” , or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, www.handsomedans.ca, or make a booking with us.

1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
Personal Information You Provide

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Booking details (dates of stay, number of guests, preferences)
• Payment information (processed securely through third-party providers)

Automatically Collected Information

• IP address
• Browser type and device information
• Pages visited and time spent on our website
• Referring website

2. How We Collect Information
We collect information in the following ways:

• When you submit a booking or inquiry form
• When you communicate with us by email or phone
• Through our property management system (Guesty)
• Through cookies and analytics tools such as Google Analytics

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Process and manage bookings
• Communicate with you before, during, and after your stay
• Send booking confirmations, instructions, and updates
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

We do not sell your personal information.

4. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with trusted third parties, including:

• Property management platform (Guesty)
• Payment processors (for secure transactions)
• Analytics providers (such as Google Analytics)
• Service providers who assist in operating our business

These parties only have access to the information necessary to perform their functions and are required to protect your information.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Enhance your browsing experience
• Understand how visitors use our website
• Improve our services

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings.

6. Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect your personal information. Your data may be stored securely through third-party platforms such as Guesty.
While we take reasonable steps to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill booking and business purposes
• Meet legal, tax, and accounting requirements

8. Your Rights 
Under applicable privacy laws, you have the right to:

• Request access to your personal information
• Request corrections to inaccurate information
• Withdraw your consent to the use of your information (subject to legal or contractual obligations)

To make a request, please contact us using the information below.

9. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites (such as booking platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites.

10. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 19. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

11. Email Marketing (Future Use)
If we choose to send promotional emails or special offers in the future, we will only do so with your consent.
You will have the option to opt in to receive marketing communications, and you may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or by contacting us directly.
We will not send you marketing emails without your permission.

12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:
Handsome Dan’s
Email: Info (at) Handsomedans dot ca
Location: Port Renfrew, British Columbia, Canada