Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Garden of the Gods Tours ("we," "our," or "us"). We operate an informational website that provides curated content about Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs outdoor adventures, and nature tours.

We partner with local Colorado tour operators and outdoor adventure companies to provide hand-picked tour recommendations. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and share your personal information on our website.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Contact Information: Email addresses and messages when you contact us directly for website-related inquiries
• Feedback: Comments, suggestions, or reviews about our website content and Garden of the Gods tour recommendations
• Newsletter Subscriptions: Email addresses if you opt-in to receive outdoor adventure travel tips and Garden of the Gods tour recommendations

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

• Website Analytics: Browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on our site
• Booking Referrals: Click-through data when you visit Garden of the Gods tour booking pages through our links
• Location Data: General location information for map services and personalized Colorado Springs tour recommendations
• Cookies and Tracking: Small data files to improve your browsing experience and track booking referrals

3. Third-Party Services

3.1 Colorado Tour Operator Partnership

We work with authorized Colorado Springs tour operators and outdoor adventure companies.

When you click our Garden of the Gods tour recommendation links or "Book Tour" buttons:

• You are redirected to secure booking platforms for Garden of the Gods tours and adventure operators
• Your booking and payment information is processed entirely by Colorado tour operators and their authorized partners
• The relevant tour operator privacy policies apply to all your booking data
• We may receive anonymous referral data for successful bookings (no personal customer information)
• Booking tracking cookies may be set to track referrals from our website

Tour Operator Privacy Policies: Available on respective booking platforms

3.2 Mapbox Services

Our interactive Garden of the Gods and Colorado Springs landmark maps are powered by Mapbox.

Mapbox may collect:

• Location data for map display and Colorado Springs area navigation
• Map interaction data (zoom, pan, landmark markers clicked)
• Device and browser information

Mapbox Privacy Policy: https://www.mapbox.com/privacy/

3.3 Analytics and Tracking

We use analytics services to understand how visitors use our website and improve our Garden of the Gods tour content recommendations.

Our analytics include:

• Google Analytics for website traffic analysis and tour content performance
• Booking conversion tracking to measure Garden of the Gods tour recommendation effectiveness
• User behavior analysis to enhance our outdoor adventure travel content and user experience
• Heatmap tracking to optimize website layout and Garden of the Gods tour information presentation

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• Content Improvement: To enhance our Garden of the Gods travel guides, tour recommendations, and website functionality
• User Experience: To personalize outdoor adventure tour recommendations and improve website navigation
• Booking Tracking: To track referrals to Garden of the Gods tour bookings and measure tour recommendation effectiveness
• Customer Support: To respond to website-related inquiries and provide Garden of the Gods travel information
• Newsletter & Updates: To send outdoor adventure travel tips, new content, and curated tour recommendations (with consent)
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and protect our legitimate business interests

5. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share your data with:

5.1 Service Providers

• Colorado Tour Operators: Anonymous booking referral data for partnership purposes (no personal customer information)
• Website Hosting: Technical data necessary for website operation and security
• Analytics Partners: Aggregated website usage data to improve our Garden of the Gods content and recommendations
• Email Service Providers: Contact information for newsletter delivery (only with your consent)

5.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law, to protect safety, or to defend our rights.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

6.1 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality and security
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our Garden of the Gods content
• Booking Tracking Cookies: Track referrals to Garden of the Gods tour bookings for partnership purposes
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and personalize outdoor adventure tour recommendations
• Third-Party Cookies: From Colorado tour operators, Mapbox, and analytics providers

6.2 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality, personalized Garden of the Gods tour recommendations, and our ability to track booking referrals.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• SSL encryption for data transmission
• Secure hosting with regular security updates
• Limited access to personal information
• Regular security assessments and monitoring

Important: All booking and payment data is processed securely by Colorado tour operators and their authorized partners using industry-standard security practices. We do not handle any booking or payment information directly.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we have about you
• Correction: Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
• Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in locations other than your own, including:

• Colorado Springs (where Garden of the Gods tour operations are based)
• Colorado (local tour operators and authorized partners)
• Other United States locations where our service providers operate

We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for any data transfers.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on this page
• Updating the "Last updated" date
• Sending email notifications for significant changes (if we have your email)

12. Contact Information

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