Introduction
Welcome to the cookie policy of SapphireSpringsLodge, effective as of 02/07/2025. This policy provides information about how and why we use cookies and similar technologies to collect information when you visit our website. We are committed to ensuring the privacy and protection of your personal data according to privacy regulations applicable in the United States.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or device by websites that you visit. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site about user interactions and to offer a more personalized experience on subsequent visits.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable you to navigate our site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas of the website.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use a website, such as which pages are visited most often. Performance cookies do not collect information that identifies a visitor directly.
- Functional Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
- Targeting Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of the advertising campaigns.
Our Use of Cookies
We use cookies to enhance the user experience by remembering your preferences and settings, help improve the functionality of our site, and to deliver content tailored to your interests. By using cookies, we gather statistical data that helps us understand how our users interact with our website, which in turn supports continuous improvement of our services.
Third-Party Cookies
In some cases, we may work with third-party vendors that place cookies on our behalf to deliver more tailored advertising and content. These third-party cookies are subject to their own privacy policies and are not controlled by SapphireSpringsLodge.
Managing Cookie Preferences
You have the right to accept or reject cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. If you choose to disable cookies, certain functionalities of our website may not operate correctly. To manage your cookie preferences, please follow the instructions provided by your web browser.
Data Security and Privacy
At SapphireSpringsLodge, we take your privacy seriously. We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to ensure the security and confidentiality of the data collected via cookies. While no system is completely secure, we strive to protect your data from unauthorized access and use. We encourage you to read our [privacy policy](cookie-usage/) for more information on how we handle personal data.
Data Retention
The duration for which cookies remain on your device depends on whether they are "persistent" or "session" cookies. Session cookies are deleted when you close your web browser, while persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire or you delete them. To learn more about the cookies we use and how long they are stored, please contact us using the details provided on our website.
Your Rights
Under applicable US privacy laws, you have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data. To exercise any of these rights concerning your data collected via cookies, please contact us. We will process your request in accordance with applicable privacy laws and promptly respond to your inquiries.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable regulations. We recommend that you periodically review this policy to stay informed about how we are using cookies and protecting your information.
