"HotelTonight has a high risk score due to extensive data collection practices, including sensitive information and sharing with multiple third parties. The lack of clear opt-out mechanisms for advertising and vague data retention policies further contribute to privacy risks."
HotelTonight Privacy Concerns & Scorecard
HotelTonight collects a wide range of personal data, including sensitive information such as payment details and geo-location.
Personal information is shared with various third parties for reservations, promotional activities, and legal compliance.
HotelTonight uses personal information for advertising purposes, but does not provide detailed opt-out mechanisms.
Data retention practices are vague, with no clear specification on how long data is retained.
Users have limited options to manage their data, with no clear opt-out mechanisms for marketing communications.
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Terms of Service Updates
Class Action Waiver Extended to Canada
The arbitration clause now explicitly includes Canada in addition to the United States. Section 14 now states that class action waivers apply to 'all claims brought against HotelTonight in Canada,' expanding the scope of mandatory arbitration and class action restrictions beyond U.S. users.
Effective: April 7, 2026
Expanded Prohibited Activities Section
A new comprehensive Section 3 has been added that explicitly prohibits automated data collection, scraping, reverse engineering, and commercial use of the Service. This includes detailed restrictions on bots, crawlers, deep-linking, and framing without express written permission, significantly expanding HotelTonight's control over how users interact with the platform.
Effective: April 7, 2026
Account Termination Provisions Added
New Section 3 introduces termination language stating HotelTonight can terminate accounts for violations of prohibited activities. The section explicitly prohibits impersonation, fraudulent reservations, and misuse of the platform, giving HotelTonight clear grounds to suspend or terminate user access without prior notice.
Effective: April 7, 2026
Why We Analyzed HotelTonight
TrueTerms automatically audits privacy policies and data practices using advanced machine learning to keep you informed and protected. This scorecard is based on the latest available public terms of service and privacy policies as of 2026.