PRIVACY POLICY & TERMS
Effective Date: August 15, 2025
1. Introduction
Greater Galena Marketing, Inc. (“GGMI,” “we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website, mobile applications, and digital services (collectively, “Services”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information, as well as your rights regarding your data. The following is the privacy policy for the official GGMI website (all pages starting with www.visitgalena.org).
By using our Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information You Provide to Us
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Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
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Payment details (if making a purchase or reservation)
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Information submitted via forms, surveys, or event registrations
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Content of your communications when you contact us
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- Automatically Collected Information
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Device type, operating system, and browser type/version
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IP address and general location data
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Date, time, and duration of visits
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Pages viewed and referring/exit pages
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Search terms within our Services
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Aggregate statistical information on site usage
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Information on possible security threats
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- Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, pixel tags, and similar technologies to:- Remember preferences
- Track usage for analytics
- Enable survey participation
You can manage cookies through your browser settings.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
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Provide and improve our Services
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Respond to inquiries and provide requested services
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Send updates, promotions, or other marketing communications (with your consent where required)
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Analyze site usage and trends
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Detect, prevent, and respond to security incidents
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Comply with legal obligations
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information:
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With trusted service providers who perform services on our behalf (e.g., website hosting, analytics, marketing support)
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With partners for joint promotions (with your consent)
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When required by law, legal process, or to protect rights, safety, or property
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In connection with a merger, acquisition, or transfer of assets
All third parties receiving data are required to handle it securely and only for the purposes specified.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal and sensitive user data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
6. Data Retention & Deletion
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy or as required by law.
When no longer needed, data is securely deleted or anonymized.
You may request deletion of your personal data by contacting us (see Section 9).
7. Your Choices and Rights
You have the right to:
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Access and request a copy of your personal data
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Request correction of inaccurate data
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Request deletion of your personal data
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Withdraw consent to certain data uses
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Opt-out of marketing communications
To exercise these rights, see Section 9.
8. Third-Party Links
Our Services may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact:
GGMI Director of Marketing
Greater Galena Marketing, Inc.
101 Bouthillier Street, Galena, IL 61036-2209
Email: admin@visitgalena.org
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with the “Effective Date” above. Significant changes will be communicated where required by law.
11. Copyright & Terms of Use
All content within our Services is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. Unauthorized use is prohibited. By using our Services, you agree to comply with all applicable laws.