Privacy Policy

Overview

Boerne Business Directory (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates BoerneTexas.com. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit our site, how we use it, and your choices regarding that information. By using our site you agree to the practices described here.

Information We Collect

• Account information: If you create a business listing or user account, we collect your name, email address, and password (stored as a secure hash).
• Business listing data: Business owners may submit business names, addresses, phone numbers, descriptions, and photos for display in the directory.
• Newsletter subscriptions: When you subscribe to our newsletter we collect your email address.
• Contact form messages: Messages sent through our contact form include your name, email, and message content.
• Usage data: We use third-party analytics (StatCounter) to collect anonymous data about page views, referrers, and general geographic region. This data does not personally identify you.

How We Use Your Information

• To display and manage business listings in the directory.
• To send newsletters and community updates to subscribers (unsubscribe link in every email).
• To respond to contact form inquiries.
• To improve site content and user experience using aggregated, anonymous analytics.
• To process payments for premium listings through our payment processor (Stripe). We do not store payment card numbers on our servers.

Cookies

We use essential session cookies to keep you logged in when you have an account. Our analytics provider (StatCounter) may set third-party cookies for anonymous traffic measurement. You can disable cookies in your browser settings; note that some site features may not function correctly without session cookies.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services, each with its own privacy policy:

• Stripe — payment processing for business listing subscriptions.
• StatCounter — anonymous web analytics.
• Google reCAPTCHA v3 — bot protection on forms (subject to Google’s privacy policy and terms of service).
• Viator — affiliate activity listings (no personal data shared).

Data Retention & Security

We retain account and listing data for as long as your account is active. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us. We use industry-standard security practices including HTTPS encryption and hashed passwords, but no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Children’s Privacy

Our site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

Your Rights

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information at any time. To exercise these rights, please use our contact form. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “last updated” date. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

Questions about this Privacy Policy? Reach us through our contact page.