Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy for Rutland Winterfest
Last Updated: 01/24/2025
At Rutland Winterfest, hosted by Come Alive Outside, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we share it when you visit our website.
By using the Rutland Winterfest website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
We collect certain personal data to help improve your experience on our website and to better understand how visitors interact with our content. The types of data we collect include:
Browser, Network, and Device Information
Information about the device you use to access our website, including device type, operating system, browser type, and version.
Web Pages Visited Prior to Our Website
Information about the website you visited before arriving on our site. This helps us understand where visitors are coming from.
Your IP Address
Your IP address is logged to help us identify where traffic is coming from geographically and to prevent malicious activities.
Website Usage Information
We also collect information about your interactions with our site, including but not limited to:
Clicks – The items you click on within the site.
Internal Links – The links you follow within the website.
Pages Visited – The specific pages you visit while on our site.
Scrolling – How far you scroll down a page.
Searches – The search terms you use to find content on our website.
Timestamps – The date and time of your visits and interactions.
How We Use This Information
The data we collect is used primarily to improve the performance and functionality of the Rutland Winterfest website. This includes:
Understanding how visitors use and navigate the site.
Analyzing site traffic and activity to improve the user experience.
Enhancing the content and layout of the website to better meet the needs of our visitors.
How We Share This Information
To gain insights into website traffic and activity, we share the information collected with Squarespace, our website analytics provider. Squarespace helps us track and analyze user engagement to improve our website's performance.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The Rutland Winterfest website uses cookies and similar technologies to track your activity and preferences. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us identify your browser during your visit to our website. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.
Data Retention
The data we collect is retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. We may retain information for analytical purposes, but we do not store personal data for longer than necessary.
Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to access, correct, or delete any personal information we have about you. If you wish to exercise any of these rights, or if you have questions about the data we collect, please contact us at [contact email/phone number].
You may also choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect your experience on our site.
Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will post the updated policy on this page and update the "Last Updated" date at the top of the policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or the practices of the Rutland Winterfest website, please contact us at:
Come Alive Outside
PO Box 267
Rutland, VT 05702
(707) 867-5969
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This policy is intended to provide transparency about how we collect and use your data. We are committed to ensuring your privacy while offering an enjoyable browsing experience on our website.