01 — Overview

Our Commitment to Privacy

Hotel Glendower (operated by Jaysons Group, No. 5, Grand Hotel Road, Nuwara Eliya 22000, Sri Lanka) is committed to safeguarding the privacy of our guests, website visitors, and business contacts. We process personal data in accordance with applicable Sri Lankan data protection legislation and international best practice.

This Privacy Policy applies to personal data collected through our website (vaisma.online), by telephone, by email, and in person at the property. By making a reservation or using our website, you acknowledge the practices described herein.

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third-party marketers. Your data is used solely to provide, improve, and communicate about our services.

02 — Data Collected

Information We Collect

We collect personal information necessary to process reservations, deliver services, and comply with legal obligations. This may include:

  • Full name, nationality, and date of birth (required by Sri Lankan law for all hotel guests)
  • Passport or national identity document number and details
  • Contact information: email address, telephone number, postal address
  • Payment details (credit/debit card information, processed securely via PCI-DSS compliant gateways)
  • Reservation details: arrival and departure dates, room preferences, special requests
  • Dietary requirements or health-related information provided voluntarily for service purposes
  • Website usage data: IP address, browser type, pages visited (via cookies — see our Cookie Notice)
  • Correspondence records: emails, messages, and call records for quality and training purposes
03 — How We Use Your Data

Purpose of Processing

We use personal data for the following purposes:

  • Processing and confirming your reservation and associated services
  • Managing your stay: room allocation, check-in/check-out, billing, and guest services
  • Communicating with you before, during, and after your stay
  • Compliance with Sri Lankan legal requirements (including Tourism Authority guest registration)
  • Fraud prevention and security purposes
  • Improving our website and guest experience through anonymised analytics
  • Sending promotional communications where you have given consent (opt-out available at any time)
04 — Sharing Your Data

Third Parties & Disclosure

Hotel Glendower does not sell personal data. We may share your information with trusted third parties only where necessary:

  • Payment processors, for secure handling of credit card transactions
  • Online booking platforms and travel agencies, as required to fulfil the booking
  • Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority and other government bodies, as required by law
  • Technology and service providers operating on our behalf, under data processing agreements
  • Professional advisors (legal, insurance) where required for legitimate business purposes

All third-party processors are required to maintain appropriate security measures and may only use your data for the specific purpose of providing services to Hotel Glendower.

05 — Data Retention

How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain personal data for the period necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, including legal and regulatory obligations. Guest records are typically retained for a minimum of five (5) years in accordance with Sri Lankan tax and tourism regulations. Marketing preferences and enquiry data are held for up to two (2) years from last contact.

06 — Your Rights

Your Rights & Choices

You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal data we hold about you. You may also object to processing or request restriction of processing in certain circumstances. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:

  • Email: reservations@jaysonsholdings.com
  • Post: The Manager, Hotel Glendower, No. 5 Grand Hotel Road, Nuwara Eliya 22000, Sri Lanka
  • Telephone: +94 52 222 2501

We will respond to all requests within 30 days. Some data may be retained where we have a lawful obligation to do so.

07 — Cookies

Cookies & Website Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve functionality and analyse visitor behaviour. Essential cookies are required for the website to operate. Analytics cookies are used with your consent. You may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

We do not use cookies to track you across unrelated third-party websites.

08 — Policy Updates

Changes to This Policy

Hotel Glendower reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. Material changes will be communicated on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of our services following any update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Last reviewed and updated: January 2025