Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 20, 2025
The Downtown Waynesville Commission (“DWC,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the information you provide when using our website.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
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Personal Information You Provide:
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Name, email address, phone number, or mailing address (e.g., when signing up for newsletters, submitting contact forms, or registering for events).
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Non-Personal Information Automatically Collected:
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Browser type, device type, IP address, and browsing activity collected through cookies or similar technologies.
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2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for purposes including:
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Providing information about Downtown Waynesville events, programs, and services.
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Responding to inquiries or requests submitted through our website.
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Sending newsletters, updates, or promotional communications (if you opt-in).
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Improving website functionality, design, and user experience.
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Complying with legal obligations.
3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information only in the following cases:
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With trusted service providers that help us operate the website or deliver communications.
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If required by law, regulation, or legal process.
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To protect the safety, property, or rights of the Downtown Waynesville Commission, our users, or the public.
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
This website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyze website usage. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but some features of the website may not function properly if you do so.
5. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those websites.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Children’s Privacy
This website is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete it.
8. Your Choices
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You may opt out of receiving promotional emails by following the unsubscribe instructions included in each message.
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You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the website after updates indicates your acceptance of the revised policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Downtown Waynesville Commission
9 S. Main Street, Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 456-3517