Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Saugerties.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit saugerties.com (the “Site”). Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please stop using the Site.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account registration: name, email address, and password when you create an account.
• Business listings: business name, address, phone, website, and other details you submit.
• Event submissions: event title, description, date, location, and contact information.
• Classifieds & other posts: content and contact details you choose to include.
• Communications: messages or emails you send to us.

Information Collected Automatically

• Usage data: pages visited, time spent, referring URLs, browser type, and device information.
• IP address: used to understand general geographic location and for security purposes.
• Cookies: session cookies to keep you logged in, and preference cookies to remember your settings. See Section 7 for more.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and improve the Site and its features.
• Create and manage your account.
• Process business listing claims and event submissions.
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests.
• Send transactional emails (account confirmation, password reset, submission status).
• Display relevant advertising through Google AdSense.
• Monitor and analyze usage trends to improve user experience.
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or abuse.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Sharing of Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service providers: third-party vendors who assist in operating the Site (hosting, email delivery, payment processing). They are contractually obligated to protect your data.
• Legal requirements: when required by law, court order, or government authority.
• Business transfers: in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
• Public content: business listings, events, and other content you submit publicly are visible to all Site visitors.

5. Advertising — Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on the Site. Google may use cookies and similar technologies to show you ads based on your prior visits to this Site and other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings or aboutads.info.

AdSense is not loaded on administrative pages of the Site.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us at hello@saugerties.com. Certain information may be retained as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

7. Cookies

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies: required for authentication and core Site functionality (e.g., keeping you logged in).
• Analytics cookies: help us understand how visitors use the Site (e.g., pages visited, time on site).
• Advertising cookies: placed by Google AdSense to serve relevant ads.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain Site features.

8. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Request deletion of your data.
• Opt out of marketing communications at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@saugerties.com.

11. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: hello@saugerties.com