Privacy Policy

The Terre Haute Convention and Visitors Bureau (THCVB) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and manage your information when you interact with us. We may modify this Policy occasionally, and your continued use of our services will signify your acceptance of any changes. THCVB is the data controller for the information collected through our services, websites, and interactions with you.

How We Use Your Personal Data: 

• Types of personal data we may process

• Reasons for processing your data

• Legal grounds for processing

We adhere to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and employ strict security practices to protect your data from unauthorized access. This includes data encryption, firewalls, and secure servers. We also require any third-party service providers to follow our privacy standards and allow audits for compliance.

Marketing 

We may collect information to send you e-newsletters and updates. By subscribing to our newsletter, you agree to receive communications from us. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link provided in our emails. Our legal basis for this processing is your consent.

User-Generated Content 

Social Media: When you engage with us on social media, we may receive information about your social network interactions, such as ‘likes’ or shares, as well as feedback from your contacts. This data helps us understand engagement and tailor content accordingly.

Comments: If you post comments on our website or blog, we may store your name and the time of your comment to enhance user experience. We do not use this information for marketing communications. Our legal basis for processing is legitimate interest.

Legal Obligation

In certain cases, we may process your personal data to comply with legal obligations or protect your vital interests.

Providing Your Data to Others

We may use third-party service providers for data processing on our behalf. These providers may help with order fulfillment, IT support, content personalization, and marketing services. Third-party providers are required to comply with our privacy standards and confidentiality requirements. We may also share your data as required by law.

Data Retention and Deletion

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined or as required by law. Data will be stored for up to five years after you cease to be our client, unless legally required for longer retention.

Links to Third-Party Sites

Our website may link to third-party sites with different privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these sites, as we are not responsible for their content or practices.

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Please review it periodically to stay informed. We may notify you of significant changes via email or through our website.

Your Rights

Under data protection law, you have the following rights:

• Right to access your data

• Right to correct inaccurate data

• Right to delete your data

• Right to restrict processing

• Right to object to processing

• Right to data portability

• Right to withdraw consent where consent is the legal basis for processing

If you wish to exercise these rights, please contact us. Identification may be required.

Cookies

By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies. Cookies enhance your user experience by remembering preferences and tracking site interactions.

About Cookies: A cookie is a small text file stored on your device to improve your experience on our website. It contains unique identifiers that help us understand your interactions.

Cookie Types and Usage: Our site may use session cookies (temporary) and persistent cookies (for repeat visits). Some cookies are necessary to enhance user experience, while others track usage patterns.

Net Security Statement

We take the confidentiality of your information very seriously. That is why we utilize SSL technology to encrypt your personal information whenever you choose to buy online via our site. SSL provides data security between application protocols such as HTTP and the networking protocol TCP/IP. SSL establishes a secure connection between the server and an SSL-capable browser, encrypting and decrypting information as it is sent and received.

Use of the Site

Information on this site is carefully compiled to ensure accuracy. However, materials in this site are provided "as is" and without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. To the fullest extent permissible pursuant to applicable law, THCVB disclaims all warranties, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. THCVB does not warrant or represent that the information is accurate or reliable or that the site will be free of errors or viruses.

Collection and Use of Personal Information

You can visit our website without revealing any personal information. We do, however, gather information in aggregate on how the site is used, such as the number of visitors, length of each visit, and which pages are most commonly accessed. We also collect personal information you provide voluntarily, such as when you subscribe to our newsletter or request services.

Third-Party Data Collection

We may use third-party service providers to collect demographic and interest-based data using cookies and other technologies for advertising. 

Agreement

By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy and the collection and processing of personal information as outlined. We may modify this policy at any time, and your continued use of this site following the posting of changes means you accept these changes.

About Us

The Terre Haute Convention and Visitors Bureau operates this website. For more information, please email us at info@terrehaute.com or call our office at 812-234-5555.