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Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how Great Plains Country Tourism collects, uses, and protects your personal information.

Last Updated: January 15, 2025

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

Great Plains Country Tourism ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, share, and protect information when you visit our website, use our services, or communicate with us.

By using our website or services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you contact us, request information, or use our services, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and travel preferences. This information is collected when you voluntarily provide it through our contact forms, newsletter subscriptions, or direct communication with our team.

Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring website, pages viewed, and the dates and times of your visits. This information is collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies.

Location Information

With your consent, we may collect location information to provide location-based services, such as nearby attractions and personalized recommendations for your Great Plains Country visit.

Communication Records

We maintain records of communications between you and our team, including emails, phone calls, and chat conversations, to provide better customer service and improve our offerings.

How We Use Your Information

Service Provision

We use your information to provide tourism services, respond to your inquiries, send requested information about attractions and events, and help you plan your visit to Great Plains Country.

Communication

We may use your contact information to send you newsletters, updates about events and attractions, travel tips, and other information related to Great Plains Country tourism. You can opt out of these communications at any time.

Website Improvement

We analyze website usage data to improve our website functionality, user experience, and content. This helps us better serve visitors and provide more relevant information about our region.

Legal Compliance

We may use your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests, and to protect our rights and the rights of our users.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

Tourism Partners

We may share your information with trusted tourism partners, including hotels, restaurants, attractions, and tour operators, when you request information about their services or when it enhances your travel experience. These partners are required to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

Service Providers

We work with third-party service providers who help us operate our website, conduct business, and serve our users. These providers have access to your information only as needed to perform their functions and are contractually obligated to maintain confidentiality.

Government Agencies

As a tourism organization, we may share aggregated, non-personally identifiable information with Oklahoma state tourism agencies and other governmental organizations for tourism planning and development purposes.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental regulation, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

Data Security

Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption, secure servers, and regular security assessments.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Contact information for newsletter subscribers is retained until you unsubscribe.

Employee Access

Access to your personal information is limited to employees and contractors who need it to perform their job functions. All personnel with access to personal information are trained on privacy and security practices.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookie Usage

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, remember your preferences, and analyze website traffic. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us provide personalized content and improve our services.

Types of Cookies

We use essential cookies (necessary for website functionality), performance cookies (to analyze website usage), and functional cookies (to remember your preferences). We do not use advertising cookies or sell your data to third parties.

Cookie Control

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of our website. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent.

Analytics

We use web analytics services to understand how visitors use our website. These services may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your website usage, which helps us improve our content and services.

Your Privacy Rights

Access and Correction

You have the right to access, update, or correct your personal information. If you need to update your information or believe any information we have is inaccurate, please contact us using the information provided below.

Opt-Out Rights

You can opt out of receiving promotional communications from us at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails, contacting us directly, or updating your preferences. You will continue to receive essential communications related to services you have requested.

Data Deletion

You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal and business requirements. We will respond to deletion requests in accordance with applicable law and our data retention policies.

Portability

Where technically feasible, you may request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used format. This allows you to transfer your information to other services if desired.

Third-Party Websites

External Links

Our website contains links to third-party websites, including hotels, restaurants, attractions, and other tourism-related businesses. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external websites.

Partner Websites

When you click on links to our tourism partners or use their services, you will be subject to their privacy policies and terms of service. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

Social Media

Our website may include social media features and widgets. These features may collect information about your visit and may set cookies. Social media features are governed by the privacy policies of the respective social media companies.

Children's Privacy

Age Restrictions

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

Parental Consent

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. We will work with you to address any concerns and take appropriate action.

Family Travel

When families plan visits to Great Plains Country, we recommend that parents or guardians handle all communications and bookings on behalf of minors to ensure appropriate privacy protection.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information. Your continued use of our services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Questions About This Privacy Policy?

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, need to update your information, or want to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us using the information below.

Phone

(405) 555-0123

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM CST

Email

privacy@greatplainscountry.com

We respond within 48 hours

Legal Notice: This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Oklahoma and the United States. Any disputes related to this Privacy Policy will be resolved in the courts of Oklahoma. If any provision of this Privacy Policy is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.