Effective Date: [4/1/2026]
Vernon Trails (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices.
1. Information We Collect
a) Information you provide
- Name, email address, and any message you submit through our contact form
- Email address if you subscribe to our newsletter
b) Information collected automatically
- Basic usage data (pages visited, time on site, etc.) via Google Analytics
- Technical data (IP address, browser type, device)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use information to:
- Respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form
- Send newsletters or updates (only if you opt in)
- Understand how visitors use our site and improve it
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
3. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Analyze website traffic (Google Analytics)
- Help protect forms from spam and abuse using Google reCAPTCHA
These tools may collect anonymized or pseudonymized data about your interaction with the site.
You can control cookies through your browser settings.
4. Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services:
- Google Analytics – tracks general website usage
- Google reCAPTCHA – prevents spam submissions
- Mailchimp – manages newsletter subscriptions
These services may process your data according to their own privacy policies.
5. Email & Newsletter
If you subscribe:
- Your email is stored securely via Mailchimp
- You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in emails
We only send emails you opted in to receive.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information, but no system is 100% secure.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Opt out of communications
To request this, contact us at: vernontrails@gmail.com
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy occasionally. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
9. Contact
If you have questions, contact us at:
vernontrails@gmail.com