Privacy Policy

Welcome to the policy page of Small Town Travels. We value transparency, trust, and the well-being of our readers, and this page outlines the policies and guidelines that govern our blog. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with these policies to ensure a positive and harmonious experience for all visitors.

Content and Copyright

  • Content Ownership: All the content on Small Town Travels, including articles, images, and videos, is the intellectual property of Vanessa Shipley, unless otherwise stated. It is protected by copyright laws, and any unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited.
  • Content Accuracy: While we strive for accuracy, the travel landscape is constantly changing. We cannot guarantee that all information will remain up to date. It’s essential to double-check details such as opening hours, prices, and availability with the respective establishments before planning your trip.

Comments and User Interaction

  • Civility and Respect: We encourage open and constructive dialogue in the comments section. Please be respectful to both the author and other readers. Hateful, offensive, or spammy comments will not be tolerated and may be removed.
  • Moderation: We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or delete comments at our discretion. This includes comments that violate our policies or are off-topic.

Affiliate Links and Advertising

  • Affiliate Links: Small Town Travels may occasionally use affiliate links, which means we earn a small commission if you make a purchase through these links. Rest assured, this comes at no extra cost to you, and it helps support the upkeep of the blog.
  • Advertising: We may display advertisements on the website from time to time. These advertisements are selected and managed by third-party ad networks, and we do not endorse or have control over the products or services they promote.

Liability and Disclaimers

  • Liability: Small Town Travels is a personal blog, and the information provided is based on our experiences and research. We are not liable for any inaccuracies, losses, or inconveniences incurred as a result of using our content.
  • External Links: Our blog may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of these websites and cannot be held liable for any issues that may arise from visiting them.

Changes to Policies

Small Town Travels reserves the right to update, modify, or amend these policies at any time. Please check this page regularly for any changes. Your continued use of the blog signifies your acceptance of these policies.

Thank you for visiting Small Town Travels and for taking the time to read our policies. We appreciate your support and look forward to sharing our small town adventures with you.

If you have any questions or concerns about our policies, please feel free to contact us for further clarification.

Last updated: 06/27/2024

GDPR Compliance Statement

GDPR Compliance Statement

Small Town Travels is committed to ensuring the protection of your personal data and complying with the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which applies to individuals within the European Union (EU). This statement outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.

Data Collection

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

  1. Information You Provide: When you voluntarily subscribe to our newsletter or contact us through our website, you may provide personal information such as your name and email address.
  2. Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and gather analytics on website usage.

Data Usage

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  1. Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide information and updates that you have requested.
  2. Newsletter: To send you our newsletter if you have subscribed to it.
  3. Website Analytics: To analyze and improve the performance and content of our website.

Data Protection

Small Town Travels employs security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. We regularly review and update our security measures to ensure your data is safe.

Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties. However, we may share your data with trusted third parties who assist us in managing and maintaining our website, provided they also comply with GDPR.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and to comply with legal requirements.

Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  1. Access: You can request information about the personal data we hold about you.
  2. Rectification: You can request corrections to your personal data if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
  3. Erasure: You can request the deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.
  4. Data Portability: You can receive a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
  5. Withdraw Consent: If we process your data based on consent, you can withdraw your consent at any time.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or requests related to GDPR compliance, please contact us:

Contact Page

Last Updated

This GDPR Compliance Statement was last updated on 6/27/2024.

Cookies

Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Small Town Travels uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy. We may update this policy from time to time, so please review it regularly for any changes.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone, or other web-enabled devices) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners.

How We Use Cookies

Small Town Travels uses cookies for the following purposes:

  1. Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to enable core functionality. They include, for example, session cookies that help with navigation and accessing secure areas of the website.
  2. Performance and Analytics Cookies: These cookies allow us to analyze how visitors use our website and to monitor its performance. This helps us improve the website’s content and functionality. We may use third-party analytics tools for this purpose.
  3. Functionality Cookies: Functionality cookies enable us to remember your preferences, such as language and region selection. These cookies enhance your experience on the website.
  4. Marketing and Advertising Cookies: We may use these cookies to deliver advertising that is more relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

Cookie Types

  1. Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted from your device once you close your web browser.
  2. Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them.

Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services, such as Google Analytics and social media platforms, which may place cookies on your device. These cookies are controlled by the respective third parties and are subject to their own privacy policies.

Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in various ways. Please note that restricting or disabling cookies may impact your experience on our website. You can modify your browser settings to control cookies, delete cookies, or receive notifications when cookies are being used. To learn how to manage cookies in your browser, please refer to the Help section of your browser.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about our Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Contact Page

Last Updated

This Cookie Policy was last updated on 6/27/24.


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