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Privacy Policy

Introduction

Explore Shenandoah Valley respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and handle information when you visit our website, submit a form, request a business listing, contact us, or use our travel and directory resources.

By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect information that you choose to provide through contact forms, advertising inquiry forms, listing requests, event submissions, email communication, or other website forms.

This information may include:

Your name
Email address
Phone number
Business name
Business address
Website link
Message details
Advertising or listing preferences
Event or business information submitted to us

We may also collect basic website usage information such as pages visited, browser type, device type, referral source, general location data, and website performance data.

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

Respond to your questions or messages
Process business listing requests
Review advertising inquiries
Update or correct website listings
Publish submitted business or event information
Improve website content and user experience
Manage website security and performance
Send relevant follow up communication
Understand how visitors use the website

We do not use your information for purposes unrelated to the website without a reasonable business need or your consent where required.

Business Listings and Submissions

If you submit business, restaurant, winery, attraction, event, or advertising information, we may use that information to create, update, or review listings on Explore Shenandoah Valley.

Submitted business information may be published on the website, including business name, description, address, phone number, website link, Google Maps link, images, and other listing details.

Please do not submit private or sensitive information that you do not want published.

Contact Forms

When you submit a contact form, we use the information you provide to respond to your inquiry. Form submissions may be stored in our website system, email inbox, or related business tools used to manage website communication.

Submitting a form does not automatically guarantee a listing, advertising placement, website update, or business approval.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Explore Shenandoah Valley may use cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies to understand website traffic, improve performance, remember basic preferences, and measure how visitors interact with the website.

Cookies are small files stored on your device by your browser. You can adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Some parts of the website may not work properly if cookies are disabled.

Analytics

We may use analytics tools such as Google Analytics or similar services to collect general website usage data. This may include page views, visit duration, traffic sources, device information, browser type, and general location data.

This information helps us improve the website, understand visitor interest, and create better travel content.

Advertising and Affiliate Links

This website may include advertising, featured listings, sponsored placements, or affiliate links.

If you click an affiliate link or third party advertisement, you may be taken to another website. That third party website may collect information according to its own privacy policy.

Explore Shenandoah Valley is not responsible for the privacy practices, tracking tools, or data handling of third party websites.

Third Party Links

Our website may link to business websites, Google Maps, booking platforms, event pages, tourism resources, affiliate partners, social media pages, and other third party websites.

These links are provided for convenience. Once you leave our website, your activity is controlled by the privacy policy and terms of the third party website you visit.

How We Share Information

We do not knowingly sell your personal information.

We may share information only when necessary to operate the website, respond to your requests, manage business listings, process advertising inquiries, comply with legal requirements, protect website security, or work with trusted service providers who help operate the website.

Examples may include website hosting providers, email services, analytics tools, form plugins, advertising tools, or business management systems.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect the information submitted through our website. However, no website, email system, or online service can guarantee complete security.

Users should avoid submitting sensitive personal information through website forms unless it is necessary.

Data Retention

We may keep submitted information for as long as needed to respond to inquiries, manage listings, maintain advertising records, improve the website, comply with legal obligations, or support normal business operations.

If you would like your submitted information updated or removed, you can contact us.

Your Privacy Choices

You may contact us to request that we update, correct, or remove information you submitted through the website.

You may also choose not to submit personal information through forms. You can disable cookies through your browser settings.

Virginia residents and users in certain locations may have additional privacy rights depending on applicable law and whether the website meets legal coverage requirements. These rights may include requesting access, correction, deletion, or opt out of certain data uses.

Children’s Privacy

Explore Shenandoah Valley is intended for general audiences and travel planning purposes. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If a parent or guardian believes that a child has submitted personal information through the website, please contact us so we can review and remove it if appropriate.

Email Communication

If you contact us by email or submit a form, we may reply using the contact information you provided.

We do not send marketing emails unless you have provided consent or requested information related to our website, business listings, advertising, or travel resources.

Listing Updates and Removal Requests

Business owners, event organizers, or authorized representatives may contact us to request listing updates, corrections, or removal.

We may ask for verification before making certain changes to a business or event listing.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

Your continued use of the website after changes are posted means you accept the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Information

For questions about this Privacy Policy, listing updates, business inquiries, or privacy requests, you can contact us at:

Explore Shenandoah Valley
Location: Winchester, VA
Phone: (540) 208-3733
Email: [info@exploreshenandoahvalley.com]