YOUR PRIVACY CHOICES

Sactown Local recognizes and honors Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals. If your browser is sending a GPC signal, we automatically treat this as a request to opt-out of the "sharing" of your personal information. When a signal is detected, a "Privacy Signal Honored" confirmation will be visible on your screen via our privacy badge. If no signal is detected, you will be presented with a Notice at Collection upon your initial visit.

PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated March 11, 2026

This Privacy Notice for Washington County Highlight ("we," "us," or "our") describes how and why we might access, collect, store, use, and/or share ("process") your personal information when you use our services ("Services").

Washington County Highlight is a consumer directory platform operated and owned by Authority Network Group LLC. When you interact with our website (https://washingtoncountyhighlight.com) or participate in our local check-in sweepstakes, Authority Network Group LLC is the data controller responsible for your information.

If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services. If you still have any questions or concerns, please contact us at [email protected].

SUMMARY OF KEY POINTS

WHAT DO WE PROCESS? We process names, emails, and online identifiers (such as authentication tokens and cookie IDs) to provide directory services and manage sweepstakes entries.

WHY DO WE PROCESS IT? To administer our weekly Sweepstakes, provide marketing analytics to local Sacramento businesses, and prevent fraud.

WHO DO WE SHARE IT WITH? We share check-in data with the specific local business you visited and our secure backend service providers.

PRIVACY RIGHTS: As a resident of California or Nevada, you have specific rights regarding the opt-out of "sharing" or "selling" your data. We honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals automatically.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT?

2. HOW DO WE PROCESS YOUR INFORMATION?

3. WHEN AND WITH WHOM DO WE SHARE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?

4. DO WE USE COOKIES AND OTHER TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES?

5. HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION?

6. HOW DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION SAFE?

7. DO WE COLLECT INFORMATION FROM MINORS?

8. CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS (CCPA/CPRA)

9. NEVADA PRIVACY RIGHTS (SB 220)

10. GLOBAL PRIVACY CONTROL (GPC) FEATURES

11. DO WE MAKE UPDATES TO THIS NOTICE?

12. HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US ABOUT THIS NOTICE?

1. WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT?

PERSONAL INFORMATION YOU DISCLOSE TO US

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you join our VIP Club, check in at a participating local business, or enter our weekly drawing. This includes First and Last Names, Phone Numbers, and Email Addresses.

INFORMATION AUTOMATICALLY COLLECTED (NOTICE AT COLLECTION)

When you navigate our Services, we automatically collect certain technical identifiers via our server-side architecture. This is strictly required for security, authentication, and bot prevention, including:

  • Authentication Data: The washingtoncountyhighlight_session identifier used to maintain your secure login.
  • Identifiers: Online IDs such as washingtoncountyhighlight_client_id and washingtoncountyhighlight_sess_start to recognize returning users and manage privacy settings.
  • Location Data: Your approximate location (City and Region) derived from your IP Address to verify local participation.
  • Usage Data: Browser type and device characteristics used to calculate a "Trust Score" for fraud prevention.

2. HOW DO WE PROCESS YOUR INFORMATION?

We process your personal information for a variety of reasons, including:

  • TO ADMINISTER SWEEPSTAKES: To securely enter you into our weekly local gift card drawing via your verified washingtoncountyhighlight_session.
  • FOR FRAUD PREVENTION: To ensure only verified, local humans are entering our drawings.
  • TO PROVIDE BUSINESS ANALYTICS: To provide the specific local business you visited with a record of their customer check-ins.

3. WHEN AND WITH WHOM DO WE SHARE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?

We may share information in specific situations described below:

PARTICIPATING LOCAL BUSINESSES

When you scan a QR code at a specific business, we share your check-in data (Name, Email, Date) with that specific business owner. We do not share your information with businesses you did not visit.

SERVICE PROVIDERS

We share your data with third-party vendors who perform services for us, including Database Hosting, Security Services (Cloudflare), and Email Communication Services.

4. DO WE USE COOKIES AND OTHER TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES?

We use first-party cookies for authentication (washingtoncountyhighlight_session), security (washingtoncountyhighlight_client_id), and session management (washingtoncountyhighlight_sess_start). Our "Ghost Mode" architecture minimizes data transmission to third parties. We detect and honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals as a request to opt-out of data sharing.

5. HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION?

We do not retain personal information longer than necessary. We retain site identifiers and analytics data for a maximum of 30 days. Personal information related to VIP Club membership is kept until you request deletion. Sweepstakes winner records are retained for 7 years as required by tax and audit laws.

6. HOW DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION SAFE?

We have implemented technical and organizational security measures, including authentication via washingtoncountyhighlight_session and bot protection via Cloudflare, designed to protect your information. However, no transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

7. DO WE COLLECT INFORMATION FROM MINORS?

We do not knowingly collect data from or market to children under 18 years of age. By using the Services, you represent that you are at least 18.

8. CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents have the right to Know, Delete, and Opt-Out of the "sharing" of personal information. Sactown Local does not sell your data for money, but our analytics model is considered "sharing" under California law.

We provide visible confirmation via a privacy badge when your GPC signal is honored. You may exercise your rights by emailing us at [email protected].

9. NEVADA PRIVACY RIGHTS (SB 220)

Nevada residents have the right to opt-out of the future sale of certain covered information. Sactown Local does not sell your data for money, but you may submit an official inquiry or opt-out request to [email protected].

10. GLOBAL PRIVACY CONTROL (GPC) FEATURES

Sactown Local recognizes and responds to Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals. If your browser sends a GPC signal, our server-side system will automatically disable non-essential data sharing for your session. This is a recognized legal signal used to ensure your browsing remains anonymous.

11. DO WE MAKE UPDATES TO THIS NOTICE?

Yes, we will update this notice as necessary to stay compliant with relevant laws. The updated version will be indicated by the "LAST UPDATED" date at the top of this Privacy Policy.

12. HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US ABOUT THIS NOTICE?

If you have questions, comments, or wish to exercise your data rights, you may contact Authority Network Group LLC by email at [email protected].

Notice at Collection: Washington County Highlight collects identifiers (like cookie IDs) and browsing activity to analyze site traffic and measure ad performance. We do not "sell" your data, but we share it with third-party analytics partners. We retain these data for 30 days. By using this site, you acknowledge our Privacy Policy.