Cookies Policy
At My Smoky Mountain Guide (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website mysmokymountainguide.com (“Website”). This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use. By using our Website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, analyze usage, and deliver personalized content. Other technologies, such as web beacons, local storage, or pixel tags, may function similarly and are included in this policy under “cookies.”
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly, such as enabling navigation, securing access to certain areas, or processing transactions. You cannot opt out of these cookies as they are critical to the Website’s operation.
Performance and Analytics Cookies: These cookies collect information about how you use the Website, such as which pages you visit or how long you spend on the site. This data helps us improve the Website’s performance and user experience. We may use third-party services like Google Analytics for this purpose.
Functionality Cookies: These cookies remember your preferences (e.g., language or region) to provide a more personalized experience.
Advertising Cookies: These cookies track your browsing habits to deliver relevant advertisements. We may work with third-party advertising partners to display ads on our Website or elsewhere online.
Social Media Cookies: These cookies enable integration with social media platforms, allowing you to share content or interact with our Website through social media features.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
First-Party Cookies: Set directly by us to manage Website functionality and performance.
Third-Party Cookies: Set by third-party services (e.g., analytics or advertising partners) to provide additional features or track user behavior across sites.
4. Your Choices Regarding Cookies
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, but doing so may affect the functionality of the Website. To learn more about managing cookies, visit:
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For users in the European Economic Area (EEA) or other regions requiring consent, we provide a cookie consent tool on our Website to allow you to customize your cookie preferences.
5. Third-Party Services
Some cookies are placed by third-party services, such as Google Analytics or social media platforms. These third parties may process data according to their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.
6. Data Retention
Cookies are stored on your device for varying periods, depending on their type:
Session Cookies: Temporary and deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.
We retain data collected through cookies for no longer than necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, or delete information collected via cookies. To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@mysmokymountainguide.com.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookies Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at:
My Smoky Mountain Guide
info@mysmokymountainguide.com
10. View our Privacy Policy.
Last Updated: May 31, 2025
