Privacy

Privacy Notice

Introduction

Rafahiya respects your privacy. This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use and protect personal information when you contact us, submit an enquiry or use the Rafahiya Agent chatbot.

Who We Are

Rafahiya Hotels is a concierge-led hotel enquiry service for Muslim travellers. References to 'Rafahiya', 'we' and 'us' refer to Rafahiya Hotels.

What Personal Information We Collect

Names, email addresses, WhatsApp numbers, country of residence, travel dates, family details, guest numbers, hotel preferences, room preferences, concierge requirements, Muslim-friendly preferences, special requests, partner details and chatbot conversation content.

We do not ask for payment card details, passport numbers, bank details, identity documents or sensitive personal documents through the website or chatbot.

How We Collect Personal Information

Through our enquiry forms, contact form, WhatsApp messages, the Rafahiya Agent chatbot, and direct email correspondence.

Why We Use Your Personal Information

To respond to your enquiry, prepare suitable hotel and concierge options, communicate with hotel and travel partners on your behalf, and provide concierge support before and during your stay.

Lawful Basis for Using Your Information

Consent (where you have submitted an enquiry), legitimate interests (preparing your travel options), and contract performance (where you proceed with a stay).

Rafahiya Agent and Chatbot Use

Conversations with the Rafahiya Agent may be stored to help us respond to your enquiry, review the quality of our service and prepare suitable travel options.

Special Category Information

We do not request religious belief data directly. Where you voluntarily share dietary, prayer, family or cultural preferences, we treat that information with discretion and only use it to prepare your stay.

Who We May Share Your Information With

Selected hotel partners, chauffeur and concierge providers, and our internal team. We do not sell personal information.

International Transfers

Your information may be processed in the UK and other jurisdictions where our partners operate. Where required, appropriate safeguards apply.

How Long We Keep Your Information

Only as long as needed to respond to your enquiry, fulfil a stay and meet any legal obligations.

Marketing Communications

We will only send marketing communications where you have consented and you can opt out at any time.

Cookies and Analytics

The website may use minimal cookies and analytics to understand site performance.

Data Security

We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information.

Your Data Protection Rights

You may request access to, correction or deletion of your personal information by contacting hello@rafahiyahotels.com.

Complaints

You may also contact the relevant data protection authority in your jurisdiction.

Third-Party Links

Our website may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

Changes to This Privacy Notice

We may update this notice from time to time.

Contact Us

For any privacy-related question, please email hello@rafahiyahotels.com.

By submitting your details, you agree that Rafahiya may contact you about your enquiry. We will only use your information to respond to your request and prepare suitable travel or partnership options.