Hotels-Reviewed (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is an independent editorial platform reviewing the world’s finest 4 and 5-star hotels. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our readers, contributors, and hotel partners. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

  • Newsletter subscribers: your email address when you opt in to receive our editorial updates.
  • Guest contributors: your name, email, destination, and the content & photographs you submit through our Guest Scorecard and Write for Us forms.
  • Hotel partners: contact name, role, email, hotel website, and any media kit links you share through our Partner with Us pitch form.
  • Account holders: editors and registered users provide an email address and password to access the platform.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Deliver the editorial content, newsletters, and scorecards you request.
  • Review, moderate, and publish guest insights and contributor submissions.
  • Conduct editorial outreach to hotels and manage review correspondence.
  • Maintain the security and integrity of editor and partner accounts.
  • Respond to enquiries and improve our platform.

Partner & Editorial Confidentiality

Information provided by hoteliers — including contact details, media assets, and details shared during the pitch or outreach process — is treated as commercially confidential. It is used solely for editorial purposes relating to Hotels-Reviewed and is never sold to third parties or marketing agencies. We maintain strict editorial independence: a pitch or paid featured partnership never guarantees a positive review, and editorial coverage is always clearly distinguished from promoted content.

Cookies & Analytics

We use essential cookies to keep you signed in and to remember your preferences. We may also use privacy-respecting analytics to understand which articles and destinations are most valued by our readers. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.

Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share limited information with trusted service providers who help us operate the platform (for example, email delivery or hosting), only where necessary and under appropriate confidentiality obligations. We will disclose information where required to do so by law.

Data Retention

We retain subscriber and contributor data for as long as your account or subscription is active, and partner outreach records for as long as is necessary to provide our editorial services. You may request deletion of your data at any time.

Your Rights

If you are in the UK, EU, or EEA, you have the right to access, correct, or delete the personal data we hold about you, and to object to or restrict certain processing. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through our Contact page.

Children’s Privacy

Hotels-Reviewed is not intended for children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 16.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The “last updated” date above will always reflect the most recent revision.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us.