Privacy Policy

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1. Introduction

Welcome to The Ridge MT (“we,” “us,” “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you use our website (theridgemt.com), book or inquire about lodging, events, or services at our venue, or otherwise interact with us.

By using our site or providing your information, you agree to the collection and use of data in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information You Provide
When you contact us, reserve lodging, inquire about a wedding, fill out a form, or register, you may provide us with:

  • Name

  • Address

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Event or booking dates

  • Payment information (processed securely via third-party services)

  • Other information relevant to your stay or event

b. Automatically Collected / Usage Data
When you visit or use our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Pages visited and time spent

  • Referring website

  • Device type and operating system

  • Cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies

3. Use of Information

We may use your information for:

  • Fulfilling your booking requests, lodging, event planning, or services

  • Communicating with you (confirmations, updates, offers)

  • Marketing and promotional purposes (with your consent)

  • Improving our website, services, and guest experience

  • Maintaining security, fraud prevention, and compliance

  • Business operations and internal record-keeping

4. Sharing & Disclosure

We may share your data:

  • With service providers who assist us (e.g. payment processors, email marketing platforms, web hosting)

  • With affiliates or partners under confidentiality obligations

  • During business transactions (e.g. sale or merger)

  • To comply with laws or respond to legal requests

  • With your consent or when you request or authorize sharing

We do not sell your personal information.

5. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking tools to:

  • Recognize and store your preferences

  • Improve site performance

  • Gather analytics and usage statistics

  • Support marketing efforts

You may disable cookies via your browser settings, though some site functions may not work fully without them.

6. Data Security & Retention

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no system is completely secure.

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes listed above, or as required by law.

7. Minors & Children

Our services are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us information, contact us to delete it.

8. Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights such as:

  • Accessing the information we hold about you

  • Correcting or updating your information

  • Request deletion of your information

  • Opting out of marketing communications

  • Restricting or objecting to certain processing

You may also withdraw consent where relevant.

9. International & Cross-Border Transfer

If you access our site from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. We’ll take appropriate steps to ensure your information is protected under applicable law.

10. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We’ll post revised versions on the site with the “Last updated” date. Significant changes may be communicated via email or notice.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or wish to exercise your rights, you may contact:
The Ridge MT @ Running R Ranch
406-321-2101
info@theridgemontana.com