Terms of Service & Privacy Policy

Updated as of Date: Sept 20, 2022

Welcome to Visit Black Mountain (“we,” “our,” “us”). By accessing our website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Please read them carefully.

Part 1: Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using this website, you certify that you have read and reviewed this Agreement and that you agree to comply with its terms. If you do not want to be bound by the terms of this Agreement, you are advised to leave the website accordingly.

2. Intellectual Property

All materials, products, and services provided on this website are the property of Judi Melton, its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, suppliers, heirs or licensors, including all copyrights, trade secrets, trademarks, patents, and other intellectual property. You agree that you will not reproduce or redistribute our intellectual property in any way without explicit written permission.

3. Directory Listings & Third-Party Links

Our website features local businesses, attractions, and trails around Black Mountain, NC.

  • We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or availability of any third-party business listed.
  • We are not responsible for your experiences at any third-party locations or websites linked from our platform.

4. Limitation on Liability

Judi Melton and/ Visit Black Mountain NC is not liable for any damages that may occur to you as a result of your use of our website. We make no guarantees that the travel advice, trail conditions, or business hours listed are entirely up-to-date, as things change quickly in the mountains! Always verify details with local entities directly.

Part 2: Privacy Policy

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal data you share with us.

1. Information We Collect

  • Voluntary Information: If you sign up for our newsletter, contact us via a form, or submit a local business listing, we may collect your name, email address, and business details.
  • Automated Information: We automatically collect certain information when you visit our site, such as your IP address, browser type, and operating system, through cookies to improve your user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain our website.
  • Improve, personalize, and expand our website content.
  • Send you newsletters, updates, or promotional materials (which you can opt out of at any time).

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to analyze website traffic (such as Google Analytics) to understand which Black Mountain travel guides or itineraries are most popular. You can choose to disable cookies through your individual browser settings.

4. Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal identification information to others. We may use third-party service providers (like email newsletter platforms) to help us operate our business, subject to strict confidentiality agreements.

5. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms or our Privacy Policy, please get in touch with us at:

Email: JUDI@VISITBLACKMOUNTAINNC.ORG

Mailing Address: 118 White Oak, Black Mountain, NC 28711