PRIVACY STATEMENT

1. This website ('the Site') does not collect personally identifiable information from your computer when you browse 'the Site'. This means that, unless you voluntarily and knowingly provide us with personally identifiable information, we will not know your name, your e-mail address, or any other personally identifiable information. When we need to collect personally identifiable information from you, we will ask you to voluntarily supply us with the information we need. Information such as name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, credit card number, and room preference will be required to process your reservation. We might use the additional information you provide to contact you for help to process your reservation. By agreeing to these terms and conditions, you give your express consent to be contacted (should you voluntarily choose to supply your personal information) about special offers and promotions from Gold Coast International Hotel.
2. While browsing 'the Site', we may also automatically collect non-personally identifiable information to improve your browsing experience. This information may include your IP address, the type of computer and type of web browser you are using. We may also use "cookies" (small pieces of text) to (i) customize content specific to your interests.
3. Provided you are using a Secure Socket Layer (SSL) enabled browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, a SSL is used during the information transfer when processing your credit card data. This ensures that your information is encrypted as it is transported over the Internet. The information is then stored on a secure server that is protected by firewalls designed to block unauthorized access to the data. This ensures correct processing of your purchase and minimises abuse of your credit card details (e.g. if your card has been stolen).
4. Gold Coast International Hotel is not responsible for the privacy policies, content, or the use of cookies on linked sites outside the Gold Coast International Hotel Site. Gold Coast International Hotel prohibits the sale distribution, or abuse of personal information to entities outside of GCI Management Pty Ltd. GCI Management Pty Ltd is the parent company of Gold Coast International Hotel, where all assets, including any information contained within Gold Coast International Hotel's databases, is fully owned by GCI Management Pty Ltd.
5. Gold Coast International Hotel will disclose personally identifiable information without your permission when required by law, or in good faith belief that such action is necessary to investigate or protect against harmful activities to Gold Coast International Hotel guests, visitors, associates, or property (including this site), or to others.
6. Under no circumstances do we modify, rent, or sell your personal information. Upon your request, your personal information will be made available, and any authorised requests as to its further use will be honoured. Gold Coast International Hotel also provides easy to use opt-out option to all recipients of our emails. Simply click the 'UNSUBSCRIBE' button and follow the prompts, or send our marketing team an email (sales@gci.com.au) detailing your request. We endeavour to honour your opt-out request within 5 working days.