Last updated: February 24, 2026
Who We Are
Our website address is: https://explorerappahannock.com. We are the controller of personal data collected through this website. For questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at hello@explorerappahannock.com.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. The date at the top indicates the last revision. We encourage you to review it periodically. If we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the date and, where appropriate, posting a notice on the website.
Information We Collect
We collect limited personal information, primarily to improve your experience and analyze site usage. This may include:
- Automatically collected data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent on pages, referral sources, and approximate location (derived from IP).
- If you interact with the site: Contact form submissions (e.g., name, email, message), or any registration/listing data if you create an account.
- Cookies and similar technologies: We use cookies and trackers for functionality and analytics (see Cookies section below).
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data (e.g., health, race, religion) or data from children under 13.
How We Use Your Information
We use collected data for:
- Operating and maintaining the website.
- Analyzing usage trends and improving content/services (via aggregated analytics).
- Responding to inquiries or communications.
- Complying with legal obligations.
We process data based on legitimate interests (e.g., site analytics) or consent where required.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use Google Analytics, a third-party service, to collect aggregated, anonymized data about site usage (e.g., visitor numbers, popular pages). Google Analytics uses cookies to identify returning visitors and track interactions.
Google may use this data in accordance with its own policies (see Google’s Privacy Policy and Google Analytics Terms of Service). We have configured Google Analytics to anonymize IP addresses where possible and limit data retention.
You can manage cookies via your browser settings or by opting out of Google Analytics (e.g., via Google’s opt-out tool). Note: Disabling cookies may limit site functionality.
Embedded content (e.g., videos, images) from other sites may place their own cookies/trackers—see their policies for details.
If you upload images, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors could extract it.
Sharing Your Data
We do not sell or rent personal data to third parties (e.g., marketers). We may share data with:
- Service providers (e.g., Google for analytics, hosting providers) under strict contracts.
- As required by law, or to protect rights/safety.
We do not engage in targeted advertising or data sales that would trigger opt-out requirements under laws like VCDPA or CCPA.
Data Retention
We retain data only as long as necessary:
- Analytics data: Retained per Google Analytics settings (typically 2–26 months, configurable).
- User-submitted data (e.g., accounts/listings): Retained while the account is active, plus a reasonable period for backups/legal needs.
- We delete or anonymize data when no longer needed.
Your Rights Over Your Data
Depending on your location (e.g., Virginia under VCDPA, California under CCPA/CPRA, or others), you may have rights including:
- Access/confirm processing of your personal data.
- Correct inaccuracies.
- Delete personal data (subject to exceptions for legal/security purposes).
- Opt out of certain processing (e.g., targeted advertising or sales—if applicable).
- Appeal decisions on rights requests.
For registered users, you can request an export of your data or erasure via your account or by contacting us. We respond within required timeframes (e.g., 45 days under many U.S. laws, extendable).
To exercise rights, email hello@explorerappahannock.com. We may verify your identity.
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse (e.g., encryption, access controls). However, no system is 100% secure.
Children’s Privacy
Our site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we learn of such collection, we will delete it. Contact us if you believe a child has provided data.
International Data Transfers
Data is primarily processed in the U.S. If transferred internationally, we use appropriate safeguards (e.g., standard contractual clauses where required).
Contact Us
For privacy questions, rights requests, or concerns: Email: hello@explorerappahannock.com