Privacy Policy

This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect the personal information that you provide to us on this website and on our app through visitwidget.com (the “App”). We take the privacy and security of your personal information seriously, and we are committed to protecting it in accordance with applicable data protection laws. If you disagree with our policies and practices, do not use our Website or download our App. Your continued use of Website or the App constitutes your acceptance to this Policy. We may change this Policy from time to time.  Your continued use of the Website or App after we make changes is deemed to be acceptance of those changes.

1. Information We Collect

  • User-Provided Information:  We may collect your name, email address, and other information you share when you sign up for the Service directly or log in through your Facebook account. We may also collect interests you have selected, as well as  places, events, or tours you have added to your plan.
  • Location Information: We may use data transmitted from your mobile device to determine your location and use it for the purpose of marketing and analyzing customer information. This Information allows us to periodically determine your location.  
  • Device Information: We may collect certain information from your mobile device, which may include information about your device; information about your use of features, functions, or notifications on the device; and signal strength relating to WiFi or Bluetooth, and other technical data. We may collect this information even if you are not logged in to the Service.
    • User ID: An automatically generated unique identifier for users (authenticated or anonymous) on the Services.
    • Plan ID: An automatically generated unique identifier for any user (authenticated or anonymous) that adds any item to their plan in the Services.
    • OneSignal Player ID: An automatically generated unique identifier for any user that accepts push notifications on the Apps.
    • Firebase Instance ID: An automatically generated unique identifier for any user that accesses the Services through the Apps.
    • Plot Projects User ID: An automatically generated unique identifier for any user that accepts location and notification services on the Apps.
    • IDFA: An automatically generated unique identifier for any user that accesses the Services through the Apps.
  • Cookie Information: We may place small files, known as “cookies” on the hard drive of your computer to save your preferences. You may disable browser cookies, but then you may be unable to access certain features of the Service.
  • Non-Identifying Information:  We may collect other non-identifying information.

2. Use of Information

We may use the personal information we collect from you for the following purposes:

  • To personalize your experience on our website.
  • To improve our website based on your feedback.
  • To send periodic emails regarding our products and services.
  • To respond to customer service inquiries.
  • To serve ads to you based on your interest in our area. 

    3. Sharing Information

    We may disclose your personal information to our vendors and other third parties we use to support the Service and who have agreed to keep personal information confidential and to use the personal information only for the purposes for which we disclose it to them.

    We may disclose your personal information to authorities if compelled to by a court order. We may disclose your personal information if we believe that you have violated a U.S. law or our Terms of Service or Privacy Policy or if we believe that a third party is at risk of bodily harm. We may also report you and release your information to third parties if we believe that it is proper to do so for legal reasons. You release us from any damages that may arise from or relate to the release of your information under the conditions listed in this paragraph.

    4. Cookies

    Our website may use “cookies” to enhance your experience. Your web browser places cookies on your hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about you. You may choose to set your web browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If you do so, note that some parts of the website may not function properly.

    5. Security

    We take reasonable measures to protect the personal information you provide to us from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

    6. Children’s Privacy

    Our website is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are under 13, please do not provide us with any personal information.

    7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

    We reserve the right to modify this privacy policy at any time, so please review it frequently. If we make material changes to this policy, we will notify you here, by email, or by means of a notice on our website.

    8. Contact Information

    If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy policy, please contact us at tourism@putnamcountycvb.com.

    Last updated: October 28, 2024