Taylorsville–Spencer County Tourism Commission

Effective Date: January 1, 2023
Last Updated: May 20, 2026

1. Introduction

The Taylorsville–Spencer County Tourism Commission (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website or interact with our services.

By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect information in the following ways:

A. Information You Voluntarily Provide

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Information submitted through contact forms, event registrations, or inquiries

B. Information Collected Automatically

  • IP address
  • Browser type and device information
  • Pages visited and time spent on the site
  • Referring website
  • General geographic location (non-precise)

This information is collected to help improve our website and services.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Respond to questions and requests
  • Provide tourism information and updates
  • Promote events and local attractions
  • Improve website functionality and user experience
  • Analyze website performance and usage trends
  • Fulfill any services or requests you initiate

We only collect and use information necessary to provide public services and tourism-related communications.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

We may share information:

  • With authorized government agencies when necessary to perform official duties
  • When required by law, court order, or legal process
  • To comply with Kentucky public records laws

Public Records Notice

Information submitted to this website may be subject to disclosure under the Kentucky Open Records Act (KRS 61.870 et seq.). Personal information may be protected from disclosure where applicable by law, but submissions should not be considered confidential.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve user experience
  • Understand how visitors use our website
  • Support basic site functionality

You may disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the website.

(Please refer to our separate Cookies Policy page for more details.)

6. Photo, Video, and Media Use

The Taylorsville–Spencer County Tourism Commission may capture photographs, video, or other media at public events or through submissions for promotional purposes.

A. Commission-Captured Media

Photos and videos may be taken at public events, attractions, or locations within Spencer County and used for:

  • Marketing and promotional materials
  • Website and social media content
  • Print publications and advertising

By attending public events or visiting public spaces where media is being captured, individuals may be photographed or recorded. These images may be used without compensation.

B. User-Submitted Content

If you voluntarily submit photos, videos, or other content to the Tourism Commission (via email, social media, contests, or website forms):

  • You grant the Tourism Commission permission to use, reproduce, and distribute the content for promotional purposes
  • You confirm that you have the right to submit the content and that it does not violate the rights of others
  • You understand that submitted materials may be publicly displayed

C. Opt-Out Requests

Individuals who wish to request removal of a photo or media item may contact us using the information below. We will make reasonable efforts to honor removal requests where feasible, though some materials may be retained as part of public records or archived publications.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

Access to personal information is restricted to authorized personnel who require it for legitimate business or governmental purposes. However, no internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

8. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended to collect personal information from children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect such information.

If a child under 13 provides personal information, a parent or guardian should contact us to request its removal.

9. Your Choices and Rights

You may:

  • Contact us to update or correct your information
  • Request that we remove your personal information (where legally permissible)
  • Opt out of receiving email communications by using unsubscribe links or contacting us directly

Please note that certain information may be retained as required by applicable laws, including public records requirements.

10. External Links

This website may contain links to external websites, including local businesses, tourism partners, and other organizations.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external websites. Once you leave our site, you are subject to the policies of the external site.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

We encourage users to review this page periodically.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

Taylorsville–Spencer County Recreation, Tourist & Convention Commission
PO Box 38, Taylorsville, KY 40071
(502) 902-7039
director@visittaylorsville.com