Effective Date: [07/02/2025]
At ArkansasHotSprings.org, the privacy of our visitors is of utmost importance. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information we collect and how it is used to enhance your experience on our website.
Log Files
Like many other websites, ArkansasHotSprings.org utilizes log files. These files contain information such as internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamps, referring and exit pages, and the number of clicks. This data helps us analyze trends, manage the website, track user engagement, and gather demographic insights. IP addresses and related details are not linked to personally identifiable information.
Cookies and Web Beacons
We work with third parties to collect aggregate data on website usage, such as page views and clicked links. This helps us improve user experience.
Additionally, third-party advertisers, including Google, may use cookies to serve ads based on prior visits to ArkansasHotSprings.org. Google’s DART cookie allows for targeted advertising based on users’ browsing behavior across the internet. Users may opt out of the DART cookie by visiting Google’s ad settings or the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page. ArkansasHotSprings.org does not control third-party cookies and encourages users to review third-party privacy policies for further details.
If you prefer, you can disable cookies through your browser settings. Visit your browser’s support page for more details on managing cookies.
Email Subscriptions
Visitors who subscribe to our updates will receive emails when new content is published. Subscribers may opt out at any time. Email subscription services are managed via [Insert Email Provider], ensuring secure handling of subscriber data.
Activity Tracking
For registered users, we may log activity related to site interactions, including login attempts, content updates, and comment submissions. This helps us maintain security and improve website functionality.
Data Collected:
- Email address, username, and user role (if applicable)
- Login timestamps and IP addresses
- Actions taken on the site, such as commenting or liking posts
- Browser and device information for performance analysis
Commenting and Likes
Commenting and liking features are available to registered users. When interacting with these features, we may collect the following data:
- WordPress.com user ID and username (if logged in)
- Email address and IP address (for spam prevention)
- Comment content and timestamps
If Akismet (a spam prevention tool) is enabled, data such as IP address and user agent may be analyzed to filter spam.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to track visitor interactions with our website. This may include:
- Page views and site navigation patterns
- Video play events (if applicable)
- Referring websites and outbound link clicks
- Search queries used to find our website
Google Analytics provides an option to anonymize IP addresses. Users can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using browser add-ons provided by Google.
Gravatar Hovercards
If users have a Gravatar account linked to their email, their profile image may be displayed when interacting with certain features on our website. This feature is managed by Automattic, and their privacy policy applies.
Contact Forms
When users submit inquiries via our contact form, we collect the following information:
- Name and email address
- IP address and user agent (for spam filtering)
- Message content
This data is used solely for responding to inquiries and is not shared with third parties.
Security Measures
To prevent unauthorized access, ArkansasHotSprings.org employs security measures, including tracking failed login attempts. If a login attempt fails, we may log the IP address, attempted username, and other relevant data to detect suspicious activity.
Subscriptions and Notifications
Registered users may opt to receive notifications about new content. This feature tracks:
- Email and username for notification purposes
- Notification preferences and engagement metrics
Users can manage or disable notifications in their account settings.
Third-Party Sharing and Advertisements
ArkansasHotSprings.org does not sell, trade, or rent personal information to third parties. However, we may partner with third-party advertisers and analytics services to enhance the site experience. These partners may collect non-personal data via cookies or similar tracking technologies.
Privacy Policy Changes
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy as needed. Changes will be posted on this page, and the effective date will be updated accordingly.
For any privacy-related concerns, please contact us at info@ArkansasHotSprings.org.