Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to visitbgohio.com ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you sign up for our newsletter or contact us

  • Communication Preferences: Your preferences for receiving promotional materials and updates

  • Correspondence: Information contained in any messages you send us

Information Collected Automatically

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, and referring website addresses

  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers

  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your experience

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide information about Bowling Green, Ohio attractions, events, and services

  • Send promotional emails to users who have double opted-in to receive communications

  • Improve our website and user experience

  • Analyze website traffic and usage patterns

  • Respond to your inquiries and requests

  • Comply with legal obligations

Retargeting and Advertising

We use retargeting pixels from third-party advertising platforms (such as Facebook, Google, and others) to display relevant advertisements to you on other websites and platforms. These pixels track your visits to our website and help us show you targeted advertising based on your interests.

You can opt out of targeted advertising through:

  • Your browser settings

  • The Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page

  • The Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page

  • Platform-specific advertising preferences (Facebook, Google, etc.)

Email Communications

Promotional Emails

If you have opted in to receive our emails, we may send you:

  • Newsletters about Bowling Green, Ohio

  • Information about local events and attractions

  • Special offers and promotions

  • Tourism updates and recommendations

Unsubscribe

You may unsubscribe from our promotional emails at any time by:

  • Clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email we send

  • Contacting us directly at the email address provided below

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use the following types of cookies:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality

  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site

  • Marketing Cookies: Used for retargeting and displaying relevant advertisements

  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

Third-Party Services

We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us with:

  • Email marketing and communications

  • Website analytics

  • Advertising and retargeting campaigns

  • Website hosting and maintenance

These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights including:

  • Access: Request information about the personal data we hold about you

  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information

  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications

  • Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Visit BG Ohio

Email: info@visitbgohio.com
Website: visitbgohio.com 

California Privacy Rights

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect and how it is used, and the right to request deletion of personal information.

International Users

If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.