Effective Date: 1/28/2026
At The Wildlife Guides, we value your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect when you visit our website and how we handle it.
1. Who We Are
Our website address is: https://thewildlifeguides.com. We provide professional wildlife photography tours and advanced field lessons based in Asheville, NC.
2. Information We Collect
We only collect personal information that is necessary to provide our services to you.
- Contact Information: If you contact us via email or a contact form, we may collect your name, email address, and phone number to respond to your inquiry.
- Log Data: Like most websites, we collect basic “log file” information, such as your IP address, browser type, and the pages you visit. This is used solely for analyzing site traffic and improving user experience.
3. Cookies
We use cookies—small files stored on your device—to help our website function properly and to understand how visitors interact with our content. You can choose to decline cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect your experience on the site.
4. How We Use and Share Your Data
We use your information to:
- Communicate with you regarding bookings or inquiries.
- Operate and maintain our website.
We do not sell your personal data. We only share information with third parties when required by law or to protect our legal rights.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, such as managing a tour booking or answering a question.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to request a copy of any personal data we hold about you or ask us to delete it. This does not include data we are required to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy or your data, please contact us:
- Email: steve@thewildlifeguides.com
- Phone: 828-777-2045
- Address: 21 Fox Cove Rd, Weaverville, NC 28787