Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 4, 2026

Erie Canal Guide (“we,” “us”), published by Evolve, LLC, respects your privacy. This policy explains what we collect when you visit eriecanalguide.com, how we use it, and your choices.

Information we collect

Information you give us

When you use our contact form, we collect the name, email address, and message you submit so we can respond. We do not sell this information.

Information collected automatically

Like most websites, we automatically collect standard technical data when you browse: your IP address, browser and device type, pages viewed, referring site, and similar analytics data. We use Google Analytics (via the Google Site Kit plugin) and Google Search Console to understand how the site is used and to improve it. These services set cookies and may process data as described in Google’s own privacy policy.

Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for basic site functionality and analytics. You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings; disabling them may affect how the site works.

Affiliate links

Some links on this site are affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission if you make a purchase or booking through them, at no additional cost to you. See our Affiliate Disclosure for details. Affiliate partners may use cookies to attribute referrals.

How we use information

We use the information we collect to respond to your messages, operate and improve the site, understand traffic and content performance, and keep the site secure. We do not sell your personal information.

Third parties

We share data only with the service providers that help us run the site — including Google (Analytics, Search Console, PageSpeed Insights), our hosting and email-delivery providers, and affiliate networks whose links you choose to follow. Each processes data under its own privacy terms.

Data retention & security

We keep contact-form submissions only as long as needed to handle your inquiry and our records, and we take reasonable measures to protect the information we hold. No method of transmission over the internet is perfectly secure.

Your choices

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of the personal information you have submitted to us by emailing jim@evolvebusiness.com. You can also opt out of Google Analytics using Google’s browser add-on.

Children

This site is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect their personal information.

Changes

We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by the “last updated” date above.

Contact

Questions about this policy? Email jim@evolvebusiness.com.