Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [May 1, 2026] Last Updated: [May 1, 2026]

1. Introduction
Welcome to Highlands of Red River Gorge (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [https://highlandsofredrivergorge.com/] (the “Site”).

Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the Site.

2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide to Us
We may collect information you voluntarily provide, including when you:

Subscribe to our newsletter or mailing list
Submit a contact form or comment
Create an account (if applicable)
Participate in surveys, promotions, or giveaways
This may include your name, email address, and any other information you choose to share.

Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

IP address and general location data
Browser type and operating system
Pages visited, time spent, and referring URLs
Device identifiers
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyze traffic. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect certain features of the Site.

3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:

Operate, maintain, and improve the Site
Send newsletters, updates, or promotional content (with your consent)
Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
Monitor and analyze usage trends and preferences
Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or abuse
Comply with legal obligations

4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating the Site (e.g., email marketing platforms, analytics providers, hosting services). These parties are obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only for the services they provide to us.

Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests, such as a court order or government inquiry.

Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

With Your Consent: We may share your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.

5. Third-Party Links and Services
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or embed third-party services (such as social media plugins or embedded videos). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. When your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information
Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time via the unsubscribe link in any email
Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [contact email].

9. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete it.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Highlands of Red River Gorge
Email: [ian@thegorge.com] Website: [https://highlandsofredrivergorge.com/]