I Love Monticello (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit or interact with our website, including submitting listings, claiming or featuring a listing, submitting events, or using other site features.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a. Personal Information
- Name, email address, phone number, and billing information for paid listings, featured listings, claim listings, or event submissions.
- Contact details provided when claiming or submitting a listing.
b. Non-Personal Information
- IP addresses, browser type, operating system, and website usage data.
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies for analytics, performance monitoring, and maps integration.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Process payments for Add Listings, Featured Listings, Claim Listings, and Events through secure third-party payment processors like Stripe and PayPal.
- Display, manage, and moderate user-submitted listings, events, photos, and content.
- Integrate Google Maps to display business locations, attractions, and other points of interest.
- Improve website functionality, content, and user experience.
- Communicate important updates regarding listings, accounts, or payments.
- Analyze website traffic and trends to optimize site performance.
3. Sharing Your Information
- User Content: Listings, photos, events, and other content submitted by users may be publicly displayed on the website for other visitors to see.
- Third-Party Services: Payment processors securely handle billing information; Google Maps and other embedded services may process location or usage data.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, to protect our rights, or in response to legal requests.
- We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
4. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember user preferences
- Track website traffic and analytics
- Optimize website performance and Google Maps functionality
You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of the site may not work properly if cookies are disabled.
5. User Rights and Responsibilities
You have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
- Opt out of communications or marketing messages (if applicable).
- Report inaccurate, inappropriate, or fraudulent listings or content using the site’s “Report Listing” feature.
User Responsibilities:
- You are responsible for the accuracy, legality, and appropriateness of content you submit.
- Content submitted may be publicly visible, so please do not include sensitive personal information or offensive material.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. However, no website or system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
8. Third-Party Links and Services
Our site may include links to third-party websites, advertising networks, or embedded services such as Google Maps. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties.
9. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Continued use of the site after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us.