Privacy Policy
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit websites. They store information such as your preferences, site usage data, or identifiers. We and our third-party service providers may also use similar technologies (e.g., web beacons, local storage) for the same purposes.
2. How we use cookies
We use cookies in the following categories:
- Necessary / Essential Cookies – These cookies are required for the Site to operate properly (e.g., session cookies, login authentication, security tokens). Without them, some features of the Site may not function.
- Preference Cookies – These remember choices you make (e.g., language, region, cookie consent) so that the Site can provide you with an improved experience.
- Analytics / Performance Cookies – These collect information about how visitors use the Site (pages visited, time spent, errors encountered) so we can improve the Site’s performance and user experience.
- Marketing / Advertising Cookies – These cookies are used to deliver advertisements relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an ad, measure the effectiveness of ad campaigns, or personalize ad content.
- Third-Party Cookies – Some cookies are set by third-party services (e.g., analytics providers, ad networks, social media plug-ins) that monitor your activity across the Site and possibly other websites.
3. Cookie list
Below is a representative list of cookies we use. (This list may change as our services evolve.)
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
session_id | Keeps your session active while browsing | Necessary | session |
_ga | Google Analytics tracking | Analytics | 2 years |
cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie preference | Preference | 1 year |
ads_id | Tracks ad impressions and personalization | Marketing | 90 days |
Note: Please update this table with actual cookie names and durations used by our Site.
4. Your cookie choices
You have the right to accept or decline non-essential cookies. On your first visit to the Site, you will be presented with a cookie banner offering the options: “Accept All cookies”, “Reject Non-Essential cookies”, or “Manage my preferences”. After making your selection, you can change or withdraw your consent at any time by visiting the cookie-preference link in the footer of the Site.
If you prefer, you may also disable cookies in your browser settings; however, doing so may affect the functionality of parts of the Site.
5. Link with Vermont law & data privacy rights
Under the Vermont Data Privacy Act (VDPA) (effective July 1, 2025) — and other applicable laws — individuals have rights regarding their personal data, including rights to access, correct, delete, or opt out of sale or sharing for targeted advertising. We interpret cookies and tracking technologies as part of our data-collection ecosystem. Therefore:
- We do not “sell” personal data as defined under the VDPA (unless explicitly stated).
- You may opt out of any processing of your personal data for targeted. advertising via your cookie preferences or a universal opt-out mechanism
- We ensure transparency about the types of cookies we use and the purposes of processing.
6. Updates to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top and post the updated policy on the Site. We encourage you to check this page periodically.
7. Contact us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, this Cookie Notice, or how to manage your preferences, please contact:
Address
24 Stone Rd.
Brookfield, VT 05036
Phone
802-431-0462
innkeeper@greentrailsinn.com