Privacy Policy

Who We Are

Our website address is: https://www.blackbearbarns.com

Collection of Information

We collect non-personally identifiable information through methods such as IP address tracking or recently visited URLs. However, personally identifiable information (name, phone, email, mailing address) is only collected when voluntarily provided via forms, surveys, or direct communication.

Disclosure of Information

We do not sell or rent your personally identifiable information to third parties.

Use of Information

We use collected information for:

  • Internal marketing purposes
  • Trend analysis & pattern detection
  • Site administration

We do not use personally identifiable information for unsolicited mailings. If you sign up for a service (e.g., email newsletter), we will only use your information for that purpose.

You can opt out of marketing communications at any time by:

  • Clicking the unsubscribe link in emails
  • Replying to emails with a request to opt out
  • Contacting us by phone

Review & Removal of Personal Data

You can review, change, or remove your personal data by contacting us via post or email. Requests will be processed within 30 days. However, we cannot guarantee updates in all databases where data may be stored.

Third-Party Tracking

We use third-party tracking services such as Google Analytics to monitor visitor behavior (page visits, time on page, bounce rates) to improve user experience.

Legal Disclosure

We may disclose your personal information if required by law, such as for judicial proceedings, court orders, or legal processes.

Security

We implement industry-standard security measures, including firewalls and restricted internal access. However, perfect security does not exist on the Internet.

Comments & Cookies

  • When visitors leave comments, we collect the data from the form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent to prevent spam.
  • If you leave a comment, you can opt-in to saving your name, email, and website in cookies for one year.
  • Login and session cookies are used to enhance user experience.

Embedded Content from Other Websites

Embedded content (e.g., videos, images) from other websites behaves the same as if you visited the original site. These websites may collect data and track interactions.

Who We Share Your Data With

If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.

How Long We Retain Your Data

  • Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to improve moderation.
  • Users who register can view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time, except for their username.

Your Rights Over Your Data

If you have an account or have left comments, you can request:

  • An exported file of the personal data we hold
  • Deletion of personal data, except data we must retain for legal or security reasons

Where Your Data is Sent

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

Amendments & Changes

This policy may be updated at any time. Changes will be posted at this URL and may also be communicated via email or homepage notices.

By using our website, you agree to this privacy policy. For any questions, please contact us.


SMS Communication & Consent

By opting into SMS communications, you consent to receive text messages from Black Bear Barns LLC, which may include:

  • Appointment scheduling & reminders
  • Post-visit instructions
  • Order alerts & notifications
  • Billing updates & account notifications

Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply.

We do not share SMS consent with third parties for marketing purposes.