Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 30, 2025

Big Horn Ranch (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our website (the “Site”).

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide, such as:

• Name and contact details (for example, when you use our contact form);
• Login credentials or account details if you create an account or sign in;
• Information submitted as part of membership, dues, or other Association-related forms;
• Messages or notes you send through the Site.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit or use the Site, certain information may be collected automatically, such as:

• Your IP address;
• Browser type and version, and basic device information;
• Pages you visit and the time and date of your visit;
• Referring website or search terms;
• Basic log information related to security events (for example, login attempts, contact form submissions, or blocked requests).

We may use this information in aggregate form to help us understand how the Site is used and to improve it over time. We may also use certain log data on an individual basis to help protect the Site from abuse and to investigate suspected security or fraud issues.

1.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

The Site may use cookies or similar technologies to remember your preferences, keep you logged in, or analyze how the Site is used. You can usually set your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent, but some parts of the Site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve the Site and its features;
• Respond to your inquiries and communicate with you;
• Administer membership, dues, or other Association-related activities;
• Send you important notices about the Association or this Site;
• Protect the security and integrity of the Site (including monitoring for abuse, spam, or unauthorized access attempts);
• Maintain logs and records reasonably necessary for the operation of the Association and the Site;
• Comply with legal obligations or enforce our Terms of Use.

3. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited information in the following situations:

• Service Providers: With third-party vendors who help us operate the Site or support Association activities (for example, web hosting, email or security services), subject to appropriate confidentiality obligations.
• Legal Requirements: When we believe it is necessary to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of the Association, our members, or others.
• With Your Consent: In any other circumstance where you have been informed and have given your consent.

4. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect the information we collect. These may include the use of HTTPS encryption, firewalls, access controls, rate limiting, and security logging to help detect and respond to suspicious activity.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law (for example, for record-keeping obligations related to the Association).

Certain technical logs (such as security or access logs) may be retained for a limited period of time to help us monitor the Site, troubleshoot issues, and investigate potential abuse or security incidents.

6. Your Choices

You may have certain choices regarding your information, including:

• Adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies;
• Contacting us if you wish to update, correct, or request deletion of information you have provided, subject to any legal or operational requirements to retain it;
• Opting out of certain communications, where we provide that option.

7. Children’s Privacy

This Site is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

8. Third-Party Websites

The Site may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those websites, and we are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

9. Security and Anti-Abuse Tools (Including reCAPTCHA)

To help protect the Site from spam, abuse, and automated attacks, we may use security and anti-abuse tools such as web application firewalls, login protection, rate limiting, and Google reCAPTCHA on certain forms.

Use of reCAPTCHA is subject to Google’s own Privacy Policy and Terms of Service . These tools may collect certain information about your device and interaction with the Site for security purposes.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after any changes become effective means you accept the updated Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us using the contact form on this Site.