PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: June 15, 2026

Who We Are

SaveTheCaves.org is a community-focused website dedicated to sharing public information, public records, local government documents, news, educational resources, and civic engagement opportunities.

Our website address is: SaveTheCaves.org

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you interact with the Website, you may voluntarily provide information such as:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Information submitted through contact forms
  • Comments on posts
  • Other information you choose to submit

Information Collected Automatically

When visitors access the Website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Referring website
  • Pages visited
  • Date and time of access

This information helps us improve Website performance, security, and usability.

Cookies

SaveTheCaves.org uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience.

Cookies may be used to:

  • Remember visitor preferences
  • Improve Website functionality
  • Analyze Website traffic
  • Support WordPress features

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some Website features may not function properly.

Comments

When visitors leave comments, we collect the information shown in the comment form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser information to help detect spam.

An anonymized string created from your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to determine whether you are using it. The Gravatar Privacy Policy is available through Automattic.

Once approved, your comment may become publicly visible.

Contact Forms

If you contact us through a contact form, the information you submit will be used solely to respond to your inquiry and communicate regarding your request.

We do not sell or rent personal information submitted through contact forms.

Embedded Content

Articles on this Website may include embedded content such as:

  • Videos
  • Images
  • Social media posts
  • Maps
  • Other external media

Embedded content behaves the same way as if you visited the third-party website directly.

These third-party services may collect information, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with their content.

Analytics

We may use website analytics tools to better understand visitor activity and improve the Website.

Analytics services may collect information regarding:

  • Pages viewed
  • Visitor behavior
  • Device information
  • General geographic location

Information collected through analytics is used for statistical purposes and Website improvement.

Public Documents and Records

SaveTheCaves.org may publish public records, government documents, meeting materials, ordinances, zoning maps, lawsuits, agendas, minutes, and other information obtained through lawful means.

While we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that all information remains current, complete, or error-free. Visitors should independently verify information before relying upon it.

If you believe published information is inaccurate or requires correction, please contact us.

Data Retention

Comments and related metadata may be retained indefinitely.

Information submitted through contact forms may be retained as reasonably necessary to respond to inquiries, maintain records, and administer the Website.

Security

We take reasonable measures to protect information submitted through the Website. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Third-Party Links

This Website may contain links to external websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of third-party websites.

Children’s Privacy

This Website is not intended for children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Your Rights

You may request:

  • Access to personal information we hold about you
  • Correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion of personal information, where applicable

To make a request, please contact us.

Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact Us

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

SaveTheCaves.org