Privacy Policy

Effective date: September 29, 2025

1. Introduction

Carytown’s Finest (“we”, “us”, “site”) respects your privacy. This policy explains what personal data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and your rights. By using https://rvatourism.com you agree to the terms below.

2. Information we collect

  • Provided directly. Name and email when you subscribe or contact us. Merchant updates include business details merchants submit.
  • Automatically. Log data (IP, browser, device, referrer, pages viewed, timestamps). Standard analytics and server logs.
  • Cookies & similar tech. Session cookies, persistent cookies, local storage for preferences and analytics. Third-party cookies from embedded widgets (Instagram embed).
  • Third-party services. Payment or ticketing providers when you follow external purchase links. We do not process payments on-site unless explicitly implemented.
  • User-generated content. Comments, tips, or merchant-submitted updates.

3. How we use data

  • Deliver newsletter and transactional messages.
  • Publish, verify, or update merchant listings and event information.
  • Improve site performance, analyze traffic, and personalize content.
  • Respond to inquiries and manage partnerships.
  • Security, fraud prevention, and legal compliance.

4. Legal basis

  • Consent for newsletters and optional features.
  • Legitimate interests for publishing merchant/event info, analytics, and site operation.
  • Contractual necessity if we provide paid services.

5. Cookies and tracking

We use cookies for essential site functions, analytics, and preferences. You can manage cookie preferences in your browser. Embedded third-party content (Instagram) may set its own cookies.

6. Third-party services and links

We link to and embed third-party sites (Carytown Merchants Association calendar, merchant websites, social embeds). These services have their own privacy practices. We are not responsible for their content or data practices.

7. Data sharing and disclosure

  • Service providers. Hosting, analytics, email provider, backup and security vendors on a need-to-know basis.
  • Legal requirements. When required by law or to protect rights.
  • Aggregated data. We may share anonymized usage data for reporting.

8. Data retention

We retain personal data as long as necessary to provide services, fulfill legal obligations, or as stated when collected. Newsletter data is retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.

9. Your rights

Depending on your location you may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict processing, object, or port your data. To exercise rights contact us at privacy@rvatourism.com. We will validate requests to prevent fraud.

10. Children

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16. If you believe we have such data contact us and we will delete it.

11. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures (encryption in transit, regular backups, limited access). No system is perfect. Report suspected breaches to privacy@rvatourism.com.

13. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy. Substantial changes will be posted with a new effective date and, when required, notified to subscribers.

14. Contact

privacy@rvatourism.com
Carytown’s Finest
https://rvatourism.com