Privacy Policy

Who we are

Train Town USA is a regional visitor-guide website featuring train attractions, family experiences, dining, lodging, events, and trip-planning information for Strasburg and the surrounding Lancaster County area.

Our website address is https://traintownusa.com/.

Information we collect

Train Town USA does not currently provide public user accounts, public comments, online purchases, newsletter registration, or a public contact form.

When you visit the website, our hosting provider, WordPress installation, security tools, and related technical services may automatically receive limited technical information. This may include:

• Your Internet Protocol address
• Browser and device type
• Operating system
• Pages requested and the date and time of the request
• Referring website or general traffic-source information
• Technical information used to detect errors, abuse, or security threats

If you contact us by email, we receive the information you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, message, and any other information included in your communication.

How we use information

Information may be used to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve the website
• Understand general website usage and performance
• Protect the website against misuse, fraud, or security threats
• Diagnose technical problems
• Respond to questions or requests sent by email
• Comply with applicable legal obligations

Cookies and similar technologies

WordPress, our hosting provider, security services, and other website tools may use cookies or similar technologies that are necessary for website operation, security, administration, and performance.

Authorized website administrators may receive login or session cookies when accessing the WordPress administration area. The current public Train Town USA visitor guide does not require visitors to create an account or sign in.

Analytics and website performance

We may use hosting reports or basic website analytics to understand general traffic, page usage, browser types, website performance, and technical errors. We use this information to maintain and improve the website, not to personally identify individual visitors.

External websites and map links

Train Town USA contains links to independently operated attractions, businesses, nonprofit organizations, Google Maps, and other external websites. When you follow an external link, the destination website may collect information and use cookies according to its own privacy policy.

Train Town USA does not control the privacy practices, security, content, or data collection of external websites. We encourage visitors to review the privacy policy of any external website they use.

How information may be shared

We do not sell or rent visitors’ personal information.

Limited information may be processed or shared with service providers that help operate, host, secure, maintain, or analyze the website. Information may also be disclosed when reasonably necessary to comply with the law, respond to a valid legal request, protect legal rights, investigate misuse, or protect the safety and security of the website and others.

Information retention

Technical records and security logs may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary to operate, secure, troubleshoot, and improve the website. Email communications may be retained for as long as needed to respond, maintain appropriate business records, or meet legal obligations.

Children’s privacy

Train Town USA is intended as a visitor-planning resource for families and the general public. We do not knowingly request or collect personal information online from children under 13.

Children should not submit personal information by email or through any future website feature without the involvement and permission of a parent or legal guardian. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so that we can review and, when appropriate, delete it.

Your choices and requests

You may contact us to ask about personal information you believe we have received from you or to request its correction or deletion. Certain information may need to be retained when required by law, for security purposes, or for legitimate recordkeeping needs.

Data security

We use reasonable administrative and technical measures intended to protect the website and information processed through it. No website, electronic communication, or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy when the website, its features, or applicable requirements change. The effective date displayed near the top of this page will be updated when material revisions are made.

Contact us

For questions or requests concerning this Privacy Policy, email info@choochoobarn.com.