Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Explore Mesa County ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information about you when you visit exploremesacounty.com (the "Site"). By using the Site, you agree to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

• Account information you provide when signing up (email address, display name, and any profile details).
• User content such as reviews, ratings, photos, comments, suggested spots, and saved bucket-list items.
• Usage information like pages visited, links clicked, device and browser type, IP address, and approximate location.
• Cookies and similar technologies used to keep you signed in, remember preferences, and measure traffic.

2. How We Use Information

• Operate, maintain, and improve the Site and its features.
• Personalize content, recommendations, and saved lists.
• Respond to questions, reports, and support requests.
• Detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, or technical issues.
• Send transactional messages (e.g. account confirmations, receipts).

3. Payments

Paid features and subscriptions are processed by Stripe, a PCI-DSS Level 1 certified payment processor. We do not store your full card number, CVC, or banking credentials on our servers. Card data is sent directly to Stripe over an encrypted (TLS) connection. We receive only limited information needed to manage your subscription, such as the card brand, last four digits, billing country, and Stripe customer/subscription identifiers. Stripe's handling of payment data is governed by Stripe's own Privacy Policy.

4. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We share information only:

• With service providers who help us operate the Site (hosting, database, email, analytics, Stripe for payments).
• When required by law, to respond to legal process, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of users or the public.
• In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, subject to standard confidentiality protections.
• Publicly, for content you choose to post publicly (e.g. reviews, photos, display name).

5. Cookies & Analytics

We use first-party cookies to keep you signed in and remember preferences, and limited analytics to understand which pages are popular. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but parts of the Site may not work correctly without them.

6. Data Retention

We keep account and content data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Site. You can request deletion of your account and associated personal data by contacting us at the address below.

7. Security

We use industry-standard safeguards — including encrypted (HTTPS/TLS) connections, access controls, and row-level database security — to protect your information. No system is 100% secure; please use a strong, unique password and keep your account credentials confidential.

8. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.

9. Your Choices & Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or export your personal information, and to object to or restrict certain processing. To exercise these rights, contact us at the email below.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the new version here with an updated "Last updated" date. Material changes will be communicated through the Site.

11. Contact Us

Questions about this Privacy Policy can be sent to hello@exploremesacounty.com.