Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 13, 2025

Illinois Dominant Bucks (“we,” “us,” “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, when we share it, and your choices. It also includes Illinois-specific disclosures and information for EU/EEA/UK residents.

Data Controller: Illinois Dominant Bucks
Contact: 217-260-BUCK • 217-549-0589 • Marshall, IL • IllinoisDominantBucks@gmail.com

1) Information We Collect

A. Personal Information you provide

• Identifiers & Contact: name, email, phone, mailing address.

• Booking & Transaction: booking details/reservations, dates, party size, services purchased, special requests; payment information (processed by third-party processors; we do not store full card numbers).

• Communications: inquiries, emails, forms, reviews, testimonials, and other user-generated content.

B. Automatically collected (Device/Usage) information

• Device/Log: IP address, browser type/version, operating system, device type, time zone, language settings.

• Analytics/Usage: pages viewed, referring URLs, on-site actions, session data, and similar analytics signals (via cookies, pixels, or SDKs).

C. Third-Party Sources

• Booking Platforms (e.g., Airbnb or similar): we may receive limited booking information to fulfill reservations.

• Payment Processors & Analytics Providers: transaction confirmations, fraud-prevention signals, aggregated website analytics.

We do not knowingly collect Sensitive Data (e.g., government IDs, health data) or biometric identifiers. If this ever changes, we will comply with Illinois BIPA (see Section 12).

2) How We Use Information

We use information to:

• Process bookings and payments and provide requested services.

• Respond to inquiries and provide customer support.

• Operate, maintain, and improve our website, lodge/ranch operations, and services.

• Send service updates and promotional communications (you may opt out at any time).

• Maintain safety, prevent fraud, and enforce policies and applicable law.

We may aggregate/de-identify data for internal reporting, security, and service improvement.

3) Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

• Service Providers/Processors: secure payment processors, analytics providers, website hosting, email/SMS platforms, and customer support tools—only as needed to perform services on our behalf and under contractual confidentiality obligations.

• Booking Platforms: to manage or verify reservations and comply with their terms.

• Legal/Compliance: to comply with law, respond to lawful requests (e.g., subpoenas), protect our rights, safety, and property, investigate fraud, or address security issues.

• Business Transfers: in the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your data may transfer as part of the transaction (subject to this Policy or a substantially similar policy).

We do not permit our processors to use your personal information for their own independent marketing.

4) Cookies, Pixels, and Similar Technologies

We may use cookies and similar technologies for:

• Analytics & performance (understanding traffic and improving the site).

• Functionality (remembering preferences).

• Personalized advertising (where applicable and permitted).

You can manage cookies in your browser settings. Some features may not function properly without certain cookies.

5) Data Protection & Security

We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information (e.g., encryption in transit where appropriate, access controls, least-privilege practices). Payment information is processed securely by third parties; we do not store full payment card details.

No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we work to protect your information.

6) Your Choices & Rights

• Marketing Opt-Out: You may opt out of promotional emails at any time via the unsubscribe link. For SMS, reply STOP to opt out.

• Access/Correction/Deletion: You may request access, correction, or deletion of your Personal Information, or to opt out of certain processing. Contact: IllinoisDominantBucks@gmail.com.

• Device/Browser Controls: Manage cookies and tracking through browser settings and device preferences.

EU/EEA/UK Residents: See Section 10 for GDPR-related rights and notices.

7) Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us information, contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.

8) Links to Other Websites

Our website may link to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

9) Data Retention & Disposal

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, comply with legal/ accounting/ tax obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
When no longer needed, we will dispose of personal information securely, consistent with Illinois data disposal requirements (e.g., shredding, erasing, or otherwise rendering information unreadable or undecipherable).

10) International Transfers & GDPR Notices (If Applicable)

If you are located in the EU/EEA/UK, we may process your information to fulfill a contract (e.g., your booking), based on our legitimate interests (site operations, security, improvements), to comply with legal obligations, or with your consent where required.

Your GDPR rights include: the right to be informed, access, rectification, erasure, restriction, data portability, objection, and rights related to automated decision-making/profiling. To exercise these rights or inquire about transfer mechanisms (e.g., SCCs), contact: IllinoisDominantBucks@gmail.com.

We may transfer your information to the United States and other jurisdictions where our or our providers’ systems are located.

11) Do Not Track & Global Privacy Controls

Some browsers offer Do Not Track (DNT) or Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals. While there is no uniform legal standard requiring us to respond to DNT, we do not sell personal information and limit sharing to the uses described herein. Where applicable law treats GPC as a valid opt-out signal for targeted advertising, we will endeavor to honor it to the extent required.

12) Illinois-Specific Disclosures

We comply with Illinois privacy and data-security obligations, including:

A. Illinois Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) – Breach Notification (815 ILCS 530/1 et seq.)
If we experience a data breach involving your personal information, we will provide notice in the most expedient time possible and without unreasonable delay consistent with law enforcement needs and measures necessary to determine scope/restore integrity. Where required, we will also notify the Illinois Attorney General and any other authorities as mandated by law.

B. Illinois Data Disposal Requirements
When disposing of records containing personal information, we will shred, erase, or otherwise modify the records to make the information unreadable or undecipherable, consistent with Illinois law and industry standards.

C. Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) (740 ILCS 14/1 et seq.)
We do not intentionally collect or process biometric identifiers (e.g., retina/iris scans, fingerprints, face geometry, voiceprints). If this changes, we will comply with BIPA, including (i) public written policy with a retention schedule and destruction guidelines; (ii) informed written consent before collection; (iii) no sale/profit from biometrics; and (iv) reasonable safeguards to protect biometric data.

D. Illinois Telephone/Marketing
If we send marketing messages (email/SMS), we comply with CAN-SPAM and TCPA (for SMS/telemarketing), including honoring opt-out requests. Reply STOP to cease SMS marketing at any time.

E. Illinois Right of Publicity
We will not use an Illinois resident’s name, photograph, or likeness for commercial purposes without appropriate permission, except as permitted by law.

Note: Illinois does not currently have a comprehensive consumer privacy law like California’s CCPA/CPRA. The rights and disclosures offered in this Policy are provided by us to promote transparency and good data-governance practices.

13) Payments & Third-Party Processing

Payment information is processed by trusted third-party processors. We receive confirmation data (e.g., success/failure, last four digits for receipts) but do not store full card numbers. These processors handle your information pursuant to their own privacy and security obligations.

14) Communications & Promotional Messages

• Email: You can unsubscribe using the link in any promotional email.

• SMS: Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out; reply HELP for help. We may send service or transactional notices that are not promotional.

15) Your Requests

To request access, correction, deletion, or opt-out of marketing/targeting, contact: IllinoisDominantBucks@gmail.com or call 217-260-BUCK / 217-549-0589. We may take steps to verify your identity before fulfilling requests.

16) Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post changes here with a new “Last Updated” date. Material changes may also be communicated by email or a notice on our website.

17) Contact Us

Illinois Dominant Bucks
Marshall, Illinois • 217-260-BUCK • 217-549-0589
Email: IllinoisDominantBucks@gmail.com

Informational Notes (kept from your originals and consolidated here)

• We do not sell your information.

• Not intended for children under 13.

• Use of our website is at your own risk; we strive for accuracy but cannot guarantee it.

• External links: we are not responsible for third-party content.

• Airbnb/direct booking: your lodge cancellations may follow Airbnb or direct-booking rules as applicable.

Optional Add-Ons (if needed later)

• Cookie banner text & granular consent (for EU visitors).

• Data Processing Addendum (for B2B clients).

• Detailed SMS Terms (short code, frequency, carrier disclaimers).

• Google Analytics/Ads disclosure (if used).