Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 4, 2026

Introduction

Michelin Key Hotels Database ("we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website at michelinkeyhotels.com.

Information We Collect

We collect minimal information to provide and improve our service:

  • Usage Data: We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring website.
  • Cookies: We use essential cookies to ensure the website functions properly and analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our site.
  • Feedback Submissions: If you contact us or submit feedback, we collect the information you provide, such as your message content.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

  • Operating and maintaining our website
  • Improving user experience and website functionality
  • Analyzing usage patterns to enhance our content
  • Responding to your inquiries and feedback
  • Detecting and preventing technical issues

Analytics

We use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit the site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to our site. We use this information solely to improve our website. Google Analytics collects the IP address assigned to you on the date you visit our site, but not your name or other identifying information. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to external websites, including hotel booking sites, the official MICHELIN Guide, and other resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data:

  • The right to access information we hold about you
  • The right to request correction of inaccurate data
  • The right to request deletion of your data
  • The right to opt out of analytics tracking

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us.