Privacy Policy for NashSee

Last Updated: February 26, 2025

Welcome to NashSee ("we," "us," or "our"), your premier guide to exploring Nashville, Tennessee. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information as you discover Music City’s honky-tonks, hot chicken spots, and hidden gems through our website nashsee.com. By using our Service, you agree to the practices described below.

Interpretation and Definitions

Definitions

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:

• Account: A unique profile created to access features like saving favorite Nashville itineraries or commenting on posts.
• Affiliate: An entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with NashSee (e.g., a Nashville-based media partner).
• Company: NashSee, operator of nashsee.com.
• Cookies: Small files stored on your device to enhance functionality (e.g., remembering your preference for dark mode while browsing "Nashville Nightlife Guides").
• Country: Tennessee, United States.
• Device: Any tool used to access NashSee (e.g., smartphone, tablet, laptop).
• Personal Data: Information identifying you (e.g., email, name, comments about Broadway shows).
• Service: The NashSee website, content, and tools for exploring Nashville tourism.
• Service Provider: Third parties assisting us (e.g., Google Analytics for tracking traffic to "Best BBQ Spots" posts, Nashville hotel partners).
• Usage Data: Metrics like time spent on "Top 10 Nashville Murals" guides or device types (mobile/desktop).
• Website: nashsee.com.
• You: The traveler, explorer, or entity using NashSee.

Collecting and Using Your Personal Data

Types of Data Collected

We collect information you provide voluntarily, such as:

• Email Address: For newsletters about Nashville events (e.g., CMA Fest updates).
• First and Last Name: If shared in comments (e.g., "The Ryman Auditorion tour was unforgettable!").
• Usage Data: Automatically tracked through cookies (e.g., pages visited like "12 South Neighborhood Guide").

Usage Data

Includes:

• IP Addresses, browser type, and referral sources (e.g., social media links to our "Pedal Tavern Safety Tips").
• Device Information: Mobile OS, browser version, and unique identifiers.

Mobile Data

If accessing via mobile, we collect device type (iOS/Android) and interactions with mobile-optimized itineraries.

Tracking Technologies and Cookies

We use:

• Essential Cookies: Enable core features (e.g., submitting reviews of Nashville restaurants).
• Preference Cookies: Save settings (e.g., language for international travelers exploring Music City).
• Analytics Cookies: Track engagement with posts like "Best Live Music Venues."
• Advertising Cookies: Serve ads via Google AdSense (e.g., promoting local tours or honky-tonk deals).

Opt-Out: Disable non-essential cookies via browser settings or AdChoices.

Use of Your Personal Data

We use your data to:

• Operate & Improve: Maintain the website and develop features like interactive maps of downtown Nashville.
• Personalize Content: Recommend posts based on interests (e.g., family-friendly attractions if you read "Kid-Friendly Nashville").
• Communicate: Send newsletters with partner offers (e.g., discounts at Hattie B’s Hot Chicken) or security updates.
• Collaborate with Partners: Share aggregated trends (e.g., "Most visitors explore The Gulch in spring") with Nashville businesses to improve tourism services.
• Legal Compliance: Adhere to Tennessee and U.S. laws.

Sharing Your Personal Data

We may share your data with:

• Service Providers: Google AdSense for ads, hosting providers for data storage, and local partners like Nashville hotels or tour operators.
• Legal Authorities: If required by courts or to protect user safety (e.g., fraud prevention during CMA Fest).

We never sell personal data to third-party advertisers.

Retention of Your Personal Data

Retention Period: Kept only as long as necessary (e.g., emails until you unsubscribe).

Usage Data: Retained short-term unless used for security (e.g., detecting fraudulent activity).

Transfer of Your Personal Data

Data may be processed outside Tennessee but protected via GDPR-approved safeguards.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access/Correct Data: Request via nashsee.team@gmail.com.
• Delete Data: Remove your account or comments about Nashville attractions.
• Opt Out: Unsubscribe from emails or disable cookies.

Response Time: 30 days for GDPR/CCPA requests.

Children’s Privacy

NashSee does not target users under 13. Contact us to remove unintentionally collected minor data.

Links to Other Websites

We link to partner sites (e.g., Ryman Auditorium tickets, Hatch Show Print). Review their policies separately.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

Updates will be posted here. Major changes trigger email/site notifications.