Effective Date: July 2, 2025
Welcome to ExploreClayCounty.org (“we,” “our,” “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your information responsibly. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and secure your personal information when you visit or use our website.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide Directly
- Contact Information: such as name, email address, phone number—typically when signing up for newsletters, contacting us, or registering for events.
- Content Contributions: comments, feedback, or survey responses you submit voluntarily.
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Usage Data: pages you visit, time spent, IP address, device/browser information, clickstream data.
- Cookies & Tracking Technologies: we and our third‑party partners may use cookies, web beacons, pixels, analytics scripts to collect site usage info.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected data for:
- Operating and Improving the website (analytics, performance, error diagnostics).
- Communication: responding to inquiries, sending newsletters, updates, alerts (you may opt out anytime).
- Personalization: tailoring content and recommendations based on your interests.
- Advertising & Marketing: sending relevant promotions or service offers.
- Compliance & Security: preventing misuse, complying with legal requests, enforcing our policies.
3. Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data under the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: third-party vendors (e.g. hosting, analytics, email services) under contract.
- Legal Requirements: if required by law or to respond to lawful requests (court orders, subpoenas).
- Business Transfers: in case of mergers, acquisitions, or asset transfers—subject to confidentiality obligations.
- Public Posting: any content you post publicly (e.g. in comments) may be visible to others.
4. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and tracking tools to:
- Understand how you use our website
- Remember your preferences
- Support site functionality and security
You can manage or block cookies via your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit features of the site.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for its intended purpose or to comply with legal obligations. Analytical and aggregated usage data may be kept longer in anonymized form.
6. Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete your personal data (subject to some exceptions)
- Restrict or Object to processing
- Opt-Out of marketing communications (via an unsubscribe link or emailing us)
- Disable cookies via browser settings
To exercise any rights, contact us via the details below.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from users under 13. If you believe we’ve inadvertently done so, please contact us to remove the data.
8. Security
We implement industry‑standard measures to protect your information, such as SSL encryption and secured servers. However, no online transmission is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute protection of your data.
9. Third‑Party Links
Our site may link to third‑party websites (social media, event registration platforms). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage reviewing each site’s Privacy Policy.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy over time. Changes will be noted by updating the “Effective Date.” We recommend checking this page periodically. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of updates.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or data practices, please contact us at:
Clay County Tourism
Email: tourism@spenceriowachamber.org
Address: 1805 Highway Blvd, Spencer, IA 51301
Phone: (712) 580-TOUR (8687)
Acknowledgement
By using ExploreClayCounty.org, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.