Scottsdale Marriott at McDowell Mountains Internet Privacy Statement
Introduction
Scottsdale Marriott at McDowell Mountains has a strong commitment to providing excellent
service to all of our customers, including respecting their concerns about privacy. We understand
that visitors to our website may have questions about whether and how this website collects and
uses information. We have prepared this statement to inform you of the privacy principles that
govern Scottsdale Marriott at McDowell Mountains.
This statement contains numerous general and technical details about the steps we take to
respect your privacy concerns. The bottom line is that the needs and expectations of our
customers form the foundation of everything we do - including protecting your privacy.
Browsing We have not configured this website to collect any personal information from your computer when
browsing this site. This means that, unless you voluntarily and knowingly provide us with personal
information, we will not know your name, your e-mail address, or any other information
identifiable to you.
Internet Protocol (IP) Address
An IP address is a number that is automatically assigned to your computer every time you browse
the Internet. When users request a page from our site, our servers log the user's current IP
address. We use IP addresses to help diagnose problems. We do not link IP addresses to any
personal information about you.
Cookies
Our website uses "cookie" technology. "Cookies" are encrypted strings of text that a website
stores on a user's computer. Our website requires the use of a cookie throughout the online
reservation process. In addition, a cookie is used to:
- recognize return visitors;
- store and recall user preferences and identify which of our web pages are most useful for
our visitors;
- measure usage of our site and the various pages on the site;
- provide functionality and content that we believe would be of interest and value to you.
The type of cookies that we use are referred to as "persistent" cookies because they remain on a
user's computer hard drive until they are deleted by the user. We do not use cookies to gather
information concerning your visits to other sites, nor ascertain any personal information about you
apart from your dealings with Scottsdale Marriott at McDowell Mountains and your transaction
history with Marriott. Cookies do not corrupt or damage your computer or computer files.
If you do not wish to receive these cookies, you may set your browser to reject the cookies
(consult the instructions for your particular browser on how to do this), although doing so may
affect your ability to perform certain transactions on our website.
Information Needed to Execute the Transaction You Request
When we need to collect information from you, we will ask you to voluntarily supply us with the
information we need. For example, if you would like to make a reservation at one of our hotels,
we will ask you for information such as name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, credit
card type, credit card number, expiration date and room preference (non-smoking room or no
preference) to process your reservation. We will use your e-mail address to send a confirmation
and, if necessary, might use the other information to contact you for help to process the
reservation.
Securing the Transmission and Storage of Information
When we ask you for personal data when making a reservation, including your name, address
and credit card data, it is transferred over a Secured Sockets Layer (SSL) line provided you are
using a SSL enabled browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. This
ensures that your information is encrypted as it travels over the Internet. This secure mode is
enabled before any such information is transmitted from your computer. You will know you are in
secure mode when the padlock icon in the lower right-hand or left-hand corner of the computer
screen appears in the locked position. In addition, when accessing a secure server, the first
characters of the site address will change from "http" to "https." After information reaches Marriott
it is stored on a secure server that resides behind a firewall that is designed to block access from
outside the Company.
E-Mail
It is our intention to only send you e-mail communications that will be useful to you and that you
want to receive. If you would like to receive more information on resort special please complete
the form under E-mail Updates. These communications will typically relate to special Scottsdale
Marriott at McDowell Mountains offers. If you would prefer not to receive such e-mails you may
choose to opt -out of e-mails, you are provided the opportunity to opt-out of future e-mails in every
e-mail message you receive from Scottsdale Marriott at McDowell Mountains.
We use a third-party e-mail service provider to send e-mails. This service provider is prohibited
from using your e-mail address for any purpose other than to send a Scottsdale Marriott at
McDowell Mountains related e-mail. E-mails you receive do contain pixel tags (see description
above) that help us to send the e-mail in a format you can read, to allow us to track the aggregate
number of e-mails read and to measure in aggregate if any of the links in the e-mail were
accessed. No other information is collected or used from pixel tags.
Scottsdale Marriott at McDowell Mountains Use of Information
We treat the information you provide to us as confidential information; it is, accordingly, subject to
our company's security procedures and strict corporate policies regarding protection and use of
confidential information. Because laws applicable to personal information vary by country, our
hotels or other business operations may put in place additional measures that vary depending on
the applicable legal requirements. Information is generally processed and stored in the United
States, in which data protection laws are not as comprehensive as in the European Union.
The personal information you provide to us for making a reservation is made available to the
applicable hotel for the purpose of meeting your reservation request. If you cancel your
reservation, the information is stored for recordkeeping purposes only and is not accessed again.
After completing your stay at a Scottsdale Marriott at McDowell Mountains, the information you
provide may be used by us for direct marketing of products. Scottsdale Marriott at McDowell
Mountains may use the services of a third party mail house for the sole purpose of mailing
materials.
Disclosure of Information to Third Parties
Scottsdale Marriott at McDowell Mountains prohibits the sale or transfer of personal information to
entities outside of the Marriott family of companies and hotels for their use without your approval
and giving you the opportunity to opt-out.
Links to Other Sites
If you choose to leave this Scottsdale Marriott at McDowell Mountains site via links to other non-
Marriott sites, including those of advertisers, Scottsdale Marriott at McDowell Mountains is not
responsible for the privacy policies or content of those sites, nor is Scottsdale Marriott at
McDowell Mountains responsible for the cookies those sites use.
Legal Issues
This is a United States website and is subject to United States law. Scottsdale Marriott at
McDowell Mountains will disclose personal 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 Scottsdale Marriott at McDowell Mountains guests, visitors, associates, or property
(including this site), or to others.
Scottsdale Marriott at McDowell Mountains Privacy Statement Changes
In the future, we may need to change the privacy statement for Scottsdale Marriott at McDowell
Mountains site. All changes will be made here so that you will always know what information we
gather, how we might use that information and whether we will disclose it to anyone.
How to Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy statement or privacy concerns please send an e-mail
to hotelinfo@scottsdalemarriott.com.
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