Near Big Bear privacy policy and your data choices
Who we are and what this policy covers
Near Big Bear publishes this site. This policy covers the information collected when you read the site or write to us through the contact form.
What we collect
When you use the contact form, we receive your name, email address and message. The hosting provider that serves the site keeps standard technical logs to keep it running and secure.
The site counts visits with a web analytics service, which sets no cookies and does not track individual visitors. Nothing is collected for advertising.
How we use it
We use what you send only to reply to you and to fix the pages you tell us about. We do not sell or share personal information and do not use it for advertising.
Your consent when you write to us
When you use the contact form on our site, you will be asked to tick a box to confirm you agree to the processing of your personal data. This step is required to send your message. Without this agreement, the form will not submit.
The contact form collects your name, email address, and the message you wish to send. We use this information solely to respond to your inquiries and to address any issues you report regarding our pages.
Managing your information
You have the ability to manage the personal information we hold about you. Through the contact page, you can submit a request to view, correct, or delete any of your personal data that we have stored.
Maps and links to other sites
When review pages load, they show a map from Google Maps. When that map loads, Google receives your IP address. Google may then set its own cookies, according to Google's privacy policy.
The site links to businesses' own websites. It also links to other sites that Near Big Bear does not control. Some links at the top of the site lead to commercial services for owners of vacation rentals.
Who processes it for us
The site is served through our hosting and content delivery provider. Messages sent through the form are stored by the platform that runs this site. No data brokers are involved.
How the site is served
We use a hosting and content delivery provider to serve this site. Your connection to the site is encrypted using HTTPS. This means that any information you send or receive is protected as it travels between your device and our servers. Reading the site does not require you to create an account, provide a password, or fill out any forms. We do not sell anything on this site, and we never ask for payment information.
The contact form includes a hidden field designed to filter out automated spam. Our web analytics service helps us understand how people use the site. It counts visits without using cookies and without tracking individual visitors.
How long we keep it
We keep messages as long as we need them to answer and follow up, then delete them. Technical logs are kept according to the hosting provider's own retention.
How your message is handled
Handling your contact form submissions
When you choose to reach out using our contact form, we collect specific pieces of information from you. This includes your name, the email address you provide, and the content of your message.
The platform that supports this website is responsible for storing the messages you send. We then use the information you provide solely for the purpose of replying to your questions or comments. Additionally, if you bring issues with our pages to our attention, we use your message to fix those pages.
Data storage and use
We maintain your messages for the duration required to answer and provide any necessary follow-up. Once we have addressed your inquiry and completed any related follow-up, we delete the stored messages. The site itself is hosted and its content delivered via our hosting and content delivery provider, which assists in making the site accessible.
Our commitment is to use your information transparently and only for the stated purposes.
Your rights, including California residents
You can ask to see, correct or delete the personal information we hold about you. California residents have these rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act; we do not sell or share personal information.
To make a request, use the contact page.
Your choices
Reading without writing
You can read the Near Big Bear site without creating an account or completing a form. Reading the site does not require you to create an account or fill out any forms.
Interacting with us
If you choose to contact us through the contact form, we will receive your name, email address, and the message you send.
You have the ability to request access to the personal information we hold about you. You can also ask us to correct any inaccuracies or delete your information. California residents have specific rights regarding their personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act. To exercise these rights, please use the contact page to submit your request.
Children
The site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect their personal information.
Changes to this policy
If this policy changes, the new version is published on this page with its effective date. Effective date: September 21, 2026.
Questions about this policy
If you have questions about the near big bear privacy policy, you can reach out to us through our contact page. We keep messages only as long as we need them to answer and follow up. After that, we delete them.
California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act. These rights allow you to ask us to see, correct, or delete personal information we hold about you. We do not sell or share your personal information, nor do we use it for advertising purposes.
If we make any changes to this privacy policy, we will publish the new version on this page. The effective date of any updates will be clearly stated.