Privacy Policy

1. Scope of this policy

This Privacy Policy applies to EverythingTahoe.com and pages, forms, reviews and features operated by Everything Tahoe. It does not govern the privacy practices of hotels, restaurants, activity providers, advertisers, government agencies, reservation platforms or other third parties linked from or embedded within the website.

By using the website, you acknowledge the practices described in this policy.

2. Information we collect

Information you provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:

• Your name, email address, telephone number or other contact details.
• Messages sent through contact, correction, advertising, partnership or media forms.
• Newsletter subscription information.
• Account or registration information if you create an account.
• Reviews, ratings, comments, photographs and other user-submitted content.
• Business listing, event, advertising or ownership-verification information.
• Any other information you choose to include in a submission.

Information collected automatically

When you visit the website, our hosting provider, security tools, WordPress installation and optional analytics services may automatically collect information such as:

• IP address and approximate geographic area.
• Browser, device type, operating system and language.
• Pages viewed, referring page, links selected and visit timestamps.
• Cookie identifiers and similar technical information.
• Error, performance, fraud-prevention and security logs.

We generally use this technical information in aggregated or limited form to operate, secure and understand the website.

Publicly submitted content

Reviews, ratings, business responses, profile names, photographs and other content submitted for publication may be visible to the public. Do not include private, sensitive or confidential information in public submissions.

3. How we use information

We may use collected information to:

• Operate, maintain, secure and improve EverythingTahoe.com.
• Respond to questions, requests, corrections and business inquiries.
• Create and manage accounts, reviews, listings, events or other submissions.
• Moderate content, investigate abuse and enforce website policies.
• Send newsletters or promotional messages when you request them.
• Measure website use, diagnose technical issues and improve visitor experience.
• Prevent fraud, spam, malicious activity and security incidents.
• Comply with law and protect our rights, users and community.

4. Cookies, analytics and similar technologies

Everything Tahoe and its service providers may use cookies, local storage, pixels or similar technologies. These tools can support essential website functions, remember preferences, protect forms from spam, measure traffic and understand how pages are used.

You can control cookies through your browser and, where available, the website’s cookie-consent tool. Blocking some cookies may affect website features. If analytics or advertising tools are enabled, their providers may process technical information under their own privacy policies.

We do not respond to all browser “Do Not Track” signals because there is not a universally accepted standard. Where legally required and technically supported, we will honor recognized opt-out preference signals such as Global Privacy Control for activities treated as a sale or sharing of personal information.

5. Embedded maps, webcams, videos and third-party services

Everything Tahoe includes interactive maps, webcams, videos, weather information, reservation links, social content and other tools supplied by third parties. When you load or interact with these features, the third party may receive your IP address, device information, page URL and cookie or account information.

Third-party services may include mapping and tile providers, video platforms, webcam operators, weather providers, social networks, reservation services, analytics providers, email platforms and anti-spam or security tools. Their processing is controlled by their own terms and privacy policies.

6. How we disclose information

We may disclose information in the following circumstances:

• Service providers: vendors that provide hosting, security, analytics, email delivery, form processing, database, backup or technical services.
• Public submissions: reviews, ratings, business responses and other content you ask us to publish.
• Business requests: information necessary to process a listing, event, advertising or partnership inquiry.
• Legal and safety reasons: when reasonably necessary to comply with law, legal process, enforce policies or protect rights and safety.
• Business changes: as part of a merger, financing, acquisition, reorganization, transfer or sale of website assets, subject to appropriate protections.
• With your direction or consent: when you ask us to disclose information or otherwise authorize it.

7. Data retention

We keep personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, including operating the website, maintaining reviews or business records, resolving disputes, enforcing agreements, preventing abuse and meeting legal obligations.

Retention periods vary. For example, published reviews may remain available until removed under our policies; contact messages may be retained while an inquiry is active; security logs may be kept for a limited period; and newsletter information may be retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion, subject to legally permitted suppression records.

8. California privacy rights

California residents may have privacy rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act, when those laws apply to Everything Tahoe and the information at issue. These may include the right to:

• Know the categories and specific pieces of personal information collected.
• Know the sources, purposes and categories of recipients.
• Request deletion of certain personal information.
• Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
• Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information.
• Limit certain uses or disclosures of sensitive personal information.
• Receive equal service and not be discriminated against for exercising applicable rights.

Some rights and exceptions depend on whether the law applies and the nature of the information. We may need to verify your identity before completing a request. You may also use an authorized agent, subject to verification and proof of authority.

California information summary

To submit a privacy request, email admin@everythingtahoe.com with the subject line “California Privacy Request.”

9. Your choices

• Newsletter: use the unsubscribe link in any marketing email.
• Cookies: adjust browser controls or use the website’s cookie-preference tool when provided.
• Account or review information: contact us to request an available correction or deletion.
• Public content: contact us if you believe a review or submission improperly includes personal information.
• External accounts: adjust privacy settings directly with social networks or other third-party services.

10. Information security

We use reasonable administrative, technical and organizational measures intended to protect information. However, no website, transmission method or storage system can be guaranteed completely secure. Please do not send sensitive information through ordinary website forms or email.

11. Children’s privacy

Everything Tahoe is a general-audience travel website and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has submitted personal information, contact us so we can review and address the request.

12. External links

The website links to businesses, government agencies, reservation platforms and other websites. Everything Tahoe is not responsible for their content, security or privacy practices. Review the privacy policy of any third-party service before providing information.

13. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as the website, vendors or legal requirements change. The revised policy will be posted on this page with a new “last updated” date. Material changes may also be communicated through an additional notice when appropriate.