Privacy Policy

Loudoun Loop is a local publication covering things to do in Loudoun County, Virginia. This policy explains what information we collect and how we use it.

Information We Collect

We may collect your email address when you subscribe, contact us, send a venue update, or submit an event. Submission forms may also include names, organization details, event information, venue information, photo credits, permission confirmations, and any other details you choose to provide.

Like most websites and email services, our hosting, newsletter, email, map, font, and analytics providers may process technical information such as IP address, device/browser details, pages visited, referring pages, and email engagement events.

How We Use Information

We use information to send the newsletter, operate the website, evaluate submissions, update directory listings, respond to messages, prevent abuse, understand readership, and improve Loudoun Loop.

Sharing

We do not sell personal information. We may share information with service providers that help us operate Loudoun Loop, including newsletter, hosting, email, analytics, map, and site tooling providers. We may also disclose information when required by law or needed to protect the publication, readers, or the public.

If you submit an event, venue update, image, or credit information, we may publish the relevant public-facing details after editorial review.

Third-Party Services

Loudoun Loop may link to third-party websites and may load services from providers such as Beehiiv, Resend, OpenStreetMap, Google Fonts, and site hosting tools. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies.

Your Choices

You can unsubscribe from the newsletter using the unsubscribe link in an email. You can also contact us to request a correction, deletion, or copy of information you previously sent to Loudoun Loop.

Retention and Security

We keep information only as long as reasonably needed for editorial, business, legal, and operational purposes. We use reasonable safeguards, but no website, email system, or third-party service can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Children

Loudoun Loop is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Contact

Questions about this policy can be sent to info@loudounloop.com.