Privacy Policy & Terms of Use for Inns of Dorset

Effective Date: July 1,2024

At Inns of Dorset, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your experience on our website is secure and enjoyable. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, interact with us, or book accommodations or events.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.

  • Booking Details: Information related to your reservations, preferences, and special requests.

  • Payment Information: Billing address and payment details (processed securely by our payment provider).

  • Website Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device type, and interactions on our site (via cookies and analytics tools).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To process bookings and provide services.

  • To communicate with you about reservations, updates, and offers.

  • To improve our website, services, and customer experience.

  • To comply with legal obligations and protect against fraud.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site traffic. Cookies may store information about your preferences, but they do not contain personally identifiable data. You can manage cookie settings in your browser.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share it with:

  • Service Providers: For payment processing, marketing, or website hosting.

  • Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data.

  • Opt-out of marketing communications.

  • Restrict or object to certain data processing activities.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at renee@barrowshouse.com

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites, and we encourage you to review their policies.

8. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Please review it periodically.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

The Dorset Inn

Phone - (802) 867-5500

Address - 8 Church St, Dorset, VT 05251

Barrows House

Phone -(802) 867-4455

Address - 3156 VT-30, Dorset, VT 05251

Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Inns of Dorset website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and comply with all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our website.

2. Use of the Website

  • You may use this website only for lawful purposes and in compliance with these Terms of Use.

  • You agree not to:

    • Use the website in any manner that could damage, disable, or impair its functionality.

    • Engage in unauthorized data mining, scraping, or similar activities.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, images, logos, and graphics, is the property of Inns of Dorset or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or modify any content without prior written consent.

4. Limitation of Liability

  • Inns of Dorset is not responsible for any errors, interruptions, or inaccuracies on the website.

  • To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim liability for any damages resulting from the use or inability to use the website.

5. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of these external sites.

6. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Continued use of the website after such changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

7. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the State of Vermont, without regard to its conflict of law principles.