Last updated: January 29, 2026

1. Who We Are

This website is operated by Goldenrod Hospitality Corp. (“Goldenrod,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). Our website address is https://goldenrodinn.com. 

Contact (privacy):

contact page

Mail: 4425 Cotton Hanlon Road, Montour Falls, NY 14865, United States 

2. Scope

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit our website, contact us, subscribe to our newsletter, or make a purchase/donation through our site. 

3. Information We Collect

We collect information in three main ways: (a) information you provide, (b) information collected automatically, and (c) information from third parties.

A. Information you provide

Depending on how you interact with the site, you may provide:

  • Contact form data: first name, last name, email, phone (optional), contact reason, subject, and message content. 
  • Newsletter signup data: first name, last name, email, and your consent/opt-in. 
  • Orders/donations (ecommerce): name, email, billing/shipping details (if applicable), order details, and donation/purchase history. 

B. Information collected automatically

When you use the site, we (and our service providers) may automatically collect:

  • Device and usage data: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, pages viewed, referring/exit pages, approximate location (derived from IP), and timestamps.
  • Cookies and similar technologies as described in our Cookie Policy and cookie consent tools. 

C. Information from third parties

We may receive information from:

  • Email/newsletter providers (e.g., subscription status, delivery/open/click events). 
  • Payment processors (confirmation that a payment was completed or failed). We do not intentionally store full payment card numbers on our servers.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to inquiries and communicate with you. 
  • Send newsletters and updates if you opt in (and process unsubscribe requests). 
  • Process purchases/donations, provide receipts, fulfill products (e.g., postcards), and maintain transaction records. 
  • Operate, maintain, and secure the website (fraud prevention, debugging, system administration).
  • Analyze site performance and improve user experience (subject to your cookie choices). 
  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms/policies.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enable site functionality, remember preferences, measure performance, and support marketing/advertising where enabled.

  • You can manage cookies using our cookie consent banner/tools and your browser settings. 
  • For more details, see our Cookie Policy. 

If your browser or device sends a legally recognized opt-out preference signal (such as Global Privacy Control), we will honor it where technically feasible.

6. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information with:

  • Service providers who help run our site and business (website hosting, email delivery/newsletter tools, analytics, security, and customer support). 
  • Payment processors to complete transactions (they process payment data under their own policies). 
  • Legal/Compliance: if required by law, regulation, subpoena/court order, or to protect rights, safety, and security.
  • Business transfers: if we’re involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of assets.

Our site may link to or integrate with third-party services (e.g., social platforms). We aren’t responsible for third-party privacy practices. Please review their policies.

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA, and Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. 

8. Email Preferences and Unsubscribing

You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link in our emails or via our unsubscribe flow. 

Even if you opt out of marketing, we may still send transactional or administrative messages (e.g., receipts, policy updates).

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for:

  • the purposes described in this policy,
  • recordkeeping and legitimate business needs (e.g., accounting),
  • legal, tax, and compliance obligations.

10. Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

11. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to:

  • request access to personal information we hold about you,
  • request correction or deletion,
  • object to or restrict certain processing,
  • receive a copy of information (portability),
  • opt out of certain targeted advertising/marketing where applicable.

To exercise rights, contact [contact form]

12. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date will reflect the most recent changes. Your continued use of the site after changes means you accept the updated policy.