VISIT SOUTHEAST MONTANA
PRIVACY POLICY
Last Updated: April 26, 2025
Visit Southeast Montana is committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy. If you have any questions or concerns about this policy, or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at director@southeastmontana.com.
When you visit us at SoutheastMontana.com and use our services, you trust us with your personal information. We take your privacy very seriously. This privacy policy outlines what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have. Please take a moment to read through it carefully.
If you do not agree with any part of this policy, we recommend that you discontinue use of the Site and our services.
This policy applies to all data collected through our website and any related services, sales, marketing, or events (collectively referred to in this policy as the “Site”).
Please read this privacy policy carefully as it will help you make informed decisions about sharing your personal information with us.
INFORMATION WE COLLECT
Information Automatically Collected:
When you visit or interact with the Site, we may automatically collect technical data that does not identify you personally. This may include your IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, language settings, referring URLs, location, and details about how and when you use the Site. We use this information to maintain the security and functionality of the Site, and for internal analytics.
Information Collected from Other Sources:
We may also receive information from third parties, such as social media platforms, public databases, and marketing partners. This could include your profile information, search results, or leads generated through marketing efforts.
HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We process personal information for the following purposes:
- To send marketing communication, including targeted ads. You may opt out of these communications at any time (see “Your Privacy Rights” below).
- To fulfill and manage transactions, including orders and customer service inquiries.
SHARING YOUR INFORMATION
We may share your information under the following circumstances:
- With your consent
- For legitimate business interests
- To fulfill a contract
- To comply with legal obligations, such as responding to legal processes or law enforcement requests
- To protect vital interests, such as investigating fraud or potential threats
Other scenarios where sharing may occur:
Business Transfers. If our business is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
Third-Party Service Providers. We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Site, conducting our business, delivering customer service, and supporting marketing activities. This includes providers of hosting, analytics, email communications, payment processing, and advertising services.
Third-party advertisers. We may work with third-party advertisers who use cookies and similar technologies to deliver content and ads tailored to your interests. These advertisers may collect information about your browsing behavior across websites over time.
COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies (such as web beacons and pixels) to access or store non-personally identifiable information in order to deliver content specific to your interests. A cookie cannot read information off your hard drive or read cookie files from other websites. You do not need to have cookies enabled in the browser of your devices (e.g., computers or mobile phones) to use the Site.
SoutheastMontana.com does collect the following: email addresses of users who voluntarily communicate with us via email; aggregate information on what pages users access or visit; user-specific information on what pages users access or visit; and other information voluntarily provided by the user, such as survey information and/or personal information provided on contact forms, registration forms, comment forms, online promotions, etc. The information collected is used for internal review and may be used to improve the overall content of the Site, to monitor the effectiveness of our advertisements, to customize the content and/or layout of the Site for each individual user, to notify users about updates to the Site and/or other Site-related communications.
USE OF GOOGLE MAPS
Our Site integrates Google Maps to enhance your experience. Use of this feature is subject to Google’s Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. By interacting with Google Maps on our Site, you agree to those terms.
DATA RETENTION
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. When we no longer have a legitimate business reason to process your data, we will securely delete or anonymize it. If immediate deletion is not possible (e.g., archived backups), your data will be isolated and protected until deletion is feasible.
International Data Transfers
If you are accessing the Site from outside of the United States, please be aware that your information will be transferred to, processed, and stored in the United States. By using our Site and providing your information, you consent to this transfer, processing, and storage of your personal information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
DATA SECURITY
We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal information. However, no system is entirely secure. We encourage you to use secure connections and take care when sharing personal data online.
MINORS
We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under 18. By using the Site, you affirm that you are at least 18 or that you are the parent/guardian of a minor using the Site with your consent. If we learn we have collected data from a child under 18, we will delete it promptly. Please contact us at director@southeastmontana.com if you become aware of such data collection.
YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS
You have the right to review, update, or delete your personal information at any time. If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under applicable data protection laws. These may include the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you;
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data;
- Request deletion of your personal information;
- Object to or restrict our processing of your personal data;
- Request transfer of your personal information to you or a third party (data portability);
- Withdraw your consent at any time where we rely on your consent to process your information.
Cookies: Most browsers accept cookies by default, but you can choose to disable or delete them. Doing so may affect your experience on our Site. For more information or to opt out of targeted advertising, visit www.aboutads.info/choices.
DO-NOT-TRACK (DNT) CONTROLS
Some browsers and devices support Do-Not-Track settings. Currently, there is no standardized way to respond to these signals, so we do not process or respond to them. If standards evolve, we will update this policy accordingly.
CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS
California residents have the right to request details about how we share personal information for direct marketing purposes under California’s “Shine the Light” law (Civil Code Section 1798.83). You may request to have your data removed from the Site by contacting us at director@southeastmontana.com.
We do not sell or share your personal information, including for advertising purposes, as defined under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). If our practices change in the future, we will update this Privacy Policy and provide you with the necessary rights and opt-out options.
If you are under 18, reside in California and have posted content to the Site, you may request its removal. To do so, contact us with your account details and a statement confirming your California residency. We will make a reasonable effort to remove the content, but complete deletion from all systems is not guaranteed.
POLICY UPDATES
We may update this Privacy Policy as needed to reflect changes to our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. The “Revised” date at the top of this page will indicate the latest update. Significant changes may also be communicated through a notice on the Site or direct communication.
CONTACT US
If you have questions or comments about this policy, feel free to contact us at:
Visit Southeast Montana
815 S. 27th Street
Billings, MT 59101
United States
800.346.1876