Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 15, 2025

Hood River Eats ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through this Privacy Policy. This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and when you sign up for our newsletter or submit information through forms on our site.

1. Information We Collect

When you visit our website or sign up for our newsletter, we may collect the following personal information:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Any additional information provided through contact or submission forms

We also automatically collect certain data when you visit our site, such as:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Pages visited and time spent on the site (via Google Analytics or similar tools)

2. How We Collect Your Information

We collect your information when you:

  • Subscribe to our newsletter

  • Submit a form on our website (e.g., business spotlight submissions, contact forms)

  • Interact with our website through cookies and tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

  • Send newsletters, updates, and relevant blog content

  • Share business spotlights and community news

  • Improve our website’s user experience

  • Analyze traffic and engagement through analytics tools

  • Respond to inquiries and submissions

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

4. How We Protect Your Information

We implement security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services, such as:

  • Email Marketing Providers (e.g., Mailchimp) – to send newsletters and updates

  • Analytics Tools (e.g., Google Analytics) – to track website performance and visitor behavior

These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we recommend reviewing them for further information.

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our site. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

7. Your Rights & Choices

You have the right to:

  • Opt out of our email communications by clicking "unsubscribe" in any email

  • Request deletion of your personal information by contacting us

  • Update or correct any inaccurate personal data

8. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. Your continued use of our website after any modifications signifies your acceptance of the changes.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at:

Hood River Eats
Email: info@hoodrivereats.com

By using our website and subscribing to our newsletter, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.