Privacy Policy
A legal disclaimer
Effective Date: 8/14/2026
Last Updated: 8/14/2026
At Creekview Stables ("we," "us," or "our"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through our website [Insert Website URL] (the "Site") and during the course of our services, including horse boarding, riding lessons, photography sessions, and events.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, as well as certain data automatically when you visit our Site.
A. Personal Information You Provide
When you fill out a contact form, book a lesson, inquire about boarding, or register for photography sessions, we may collect:
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Contact Details: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
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Participant/Rider Details: Names and ages of riders (including minor children, provided by a parent or legal guardian) and emergency contact details.
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Payment Information: Payment details processed securely through our third-party payment processors (we do not store full credit card numbers on our servers).
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Waiver & Health Info: Information relevant to rider safety, experience levels, or liability waivers required for equine activities.
B. Media & Photography
Because photography is a core part of our business:
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We may capture photos or videos of visitors, riders, and horses during lessons, clinics, or photography sessions.
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We only publish images on our website or social media with appropriate consent/photo release agreements.
C. Automatically Collected Information
Like most websites, we may automatically collect certain technical data when you visit:
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IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited via standard cookies and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
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To Provide Services: Scheduling riding lessons, managing horse boarding agreements, delivering photography galleries, and handling billing.
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Safety & Communication: Reaching emergency contacts if necessary, sending booking confirmations, weather updates, or schedule changes.
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Marketing: Sending newsletters, promotional offers, or event updates (you may opt out at any time).
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Website Improvement: Analyzing site traffic to improve user experience and functionality.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
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Service Providers: Trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website, processing payments, or managing bookings (e.g., website hosts, booking systems).
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Legal Requirements: If required by law, subpoena, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of Creekview Stables, our guests, or the public.
4. Children’s Privacy
Because we offer riding lessons and family photography, we frequently interact with minors.
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We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 without verifiable parental or guardian consent.
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Any information regarding a minor rider must be provided by a parent or legal guardian.
5. Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and collect general traffic statistics. You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies, though some features of our site may not function properly as a result.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure.
7. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
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Access, update, or request the deletion of your personal information.
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Opt out of receiving marketing emails by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom of our emails.
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Request the removal of photos featuring you or your minor child from our digital platforms.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date."