Privacy Policy & Data Protection Notice
ourcarolinafoothills.com is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. This policy explains our practices in clear, simple terms.
🔍 What Information We Collect
When you visit our website, certain technical data is automatically collected:
- IP address – used for geolocation, security, and analytics
- Browser type & version – Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, etc.
- Device information – operating system, screen resolution, device model
- Pages visited – URLs, timestamps, time spent on each page
- Referring URLs – how you arrived at our site
- Cookies & similar technologies – see our Cookie section below
We do not collect personally identifiable information (such as your name, email, or address) unless you voluntarily provide it to us through direct contact.
🎯 Why We Process Your Data
Your information is used exclusively for the following legitimate purposes:
- Site operations: ensuring pages load correctly, maintaining functionality
- Security: detecting and preventing fraud, DDoS attacks, and unauthorized access
- Analytics: understanding visitor behavior to improve user experience
- Legal compliance: meeting record-keeping obligations under 18 U.S.C. §2257 and similar laws
- Advertising: serving relevant ads and measuring campaign performance (where applicable)
🤝 When We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share non-personally identifiable information under these circumstances:
- Analytics partners: Google Analytics, Cloudflare, or similar services
- Advertising networks: to deliver targeted, age-restricted advertising
- Service providers: hosting, CDN, email support, and security monitoring
- Legal authorities: when required by valid subpoena, court order, or applicable law
- Corporate transactions: in the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale
🍪 Cookie Policy & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Authenticate legitimate users and prevent bot abuse
- Analyze traffic patterns and site performance
- Deliver age-appropriate advertising
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.
⚖️ Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:
- Access: request a copy of data we hold about you
- Deletion: request erasure of your personal information
- Opt-out: withdraw consent for cookies and tracking
- Correction: update inaccurate or incomplete data
To exercise your rights, contact us at: [email protected]
🔞 Age Restriction & Children's Privacy
This website is strictly prohibited for individuals under 18 years of age (or the age of majority in their jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect, store, or process any information from minors. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately and we will promptly delete it.
🌍 International Data Transfers
Our servers are located in the United States and Europe. By using this site, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your jurisdiction. We implement appropriate safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses for GDPR compliance.
📅 Policy Updates & Changes
We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, industry standards, or our operational practices. The "Last Updated" date at the bottom of this page indicates when the most recent changes were made. Your continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
📧 Contact Information
For privacy-related inquiries, please contact our Data Protection Officer:
Email: [email protected]
Response time: Within 5–7 business days
For legal or DMCA matters, please use the appropriate dedicated channels listed on our Support page.
Last updated: February 2026 | Compliant with GDPR, CCPA, and ePrivacy Directive