Privacy Policy

At Watauga Lake Living, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, https://wataugalakeliving.com, or interact with us through our services, including our presence on social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: When you contact us, sign up for our newsletter, or engage with our services, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, or other contact details you voluntarily provide.
• Non-Personal Information: We may collect data such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing behavior through cookies and similar technologies to improve our website's functionality and user experience.
• Social Media Interactions: When you interact with our Facebook page or other social media accounts, we may collect information you share publicly or through direct messages, such as comments, likes, or profile details.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and improve our services, including responding to inquiries and delivering personalized content.
• Communicate with you about updates, promotions, or newsletters (with your consent where required).
• Analyze website usage to enhance user experience and functionality.
• Comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us with website hosting, email delivery, analytics, or other services, bound by confidentiality agreements.
• Social Media Platforms: Information you share through our Facebook page or other social media may be subject to the respective platform's privacy policies.
• Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to track user activity on our website. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings, though disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access and Update: You may request access to or updates to your personal information by contacting us.
• Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from our newsletters or marketing communications by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in our emails.
• Data Deletion Request: You may request that we delete your personal information by contacting us at [email protected]. Please include "Data Deletion Request" in the subject line and provide sufficient details to identify your information (e.g., your name and email address). We will process your request within 30 days, subject to legal obligations or exemptions. If your data is shared with third parties (e.g., service providers or social media platforms like Facebook), we will direct them to delete it where feasible, though their compliance depends on their policies.

Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure. However, no online transmission is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-Party Links

Our website or social media pages may contain links to third-party websites, such as Facebook. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites and encourage you to review their policies.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children. As such, we do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a revised "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us.

For data deletion requests, please use the process outlined in the "Your Rights and Choices" section above.

By using our website or interacting with us on social media platforms like Facebook, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.