Virginia History Trails

Privacy Policy

The Virginia History Trails app provides links to many websites that are not controlled, maintained, or regulated by the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) or any organization affiliated with the VTC, and as such VTC is not responsible for the content of those websites. Use of information obtained from those websites is voluntary, and reliance on that information should only be undertaken after an independent review of its accuracy. Reference at those websites to any specific commercial product, process, or service by trade name, trademark, or otherwise does not constitute or imply endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by VTC.

This Privacy Policy describes how Virginia Tourism Corporation ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, shares, and protects the personal information of users ("you" or "user") when you use our mobile application ("Virginia History Trails"). By using this mobile application, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

  1. Information We Collect
    1. Personal Information:
      • When you register and create an account, we collect your email address and password for authentication purposes.
      • We may collect additional information that you provide voluntarily, such as your name, profile picture, and any other information you choose to share in your user profile.
      • Location Information:
        • Our App uses your device's location data to measure your distance from another specified location.
        • We collect and process your precise location information when you enable location services within the App.
    2. User Interactions:
      • We may measure and record user interactions within the App, including but not limited to clicks, views, and other activities.
      • This information helps us improve our services, understand user preferences, and personalize the user experience.
  2. Use of Information
    1. Personal Information:
      • We use your email address and password to authenticate your account and enable access to the App's features.
      • We may use your email address to communicate with you regarding your account, App updates, and important announcements.
    2. Location Information:
      • We use your location information to calculate your distance from another specified location within the app.
    3. User Interactions:
      • We may analyze user interactions to improve the App's functionality, enhance user experience, and provide personalized content.
      • Aggregated and anonymized user interaction data may be used for statistical purposes or shared with third parties in a manner that does not personally identify you.
  3. Information Sharing
    1. Third-Party Service Providers:
      • We may engage trusted third-party service providers to assist us in delivering and improving the App's features and functionality.
      • These service providers have limited access to your personal information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated to protect your information.
      • Your geolocation data is collected, shared with MapBox and associated with a randomly generated identifier.
    2. Legal Requirements:
      • We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law or if we believe in good faith that such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights or property, investigate fraud, or ensure the safety of our users.
  4. Data Security
    1. We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.
    2. While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
  5. Maintenance of accurate
    • We have established procedures to ensure that information is as accurate and current as is practical to enable us to conduct business with you. Although we strive to do things right the first time, we also respond to requests to correct inaccurate information in a timely manner.
  6. Changes to this Privacy Policy
    • We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by email or by posting a prominent notice within the App. Your continued use of the App after any modifications to this Privacy Policy will signify your acceptance of such changes.
  7. Contact Us
    • If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us. By using the Virginia History Trails app, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to our data collection procedures.