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.
- To opt out: Text STOP
- For assistance: Text HELP or visit https://www.blackbearbarns.com
We do not share SMS consent with third parties for marketing purposes.