Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 18, 2026

Effective Date: January 18, 2026

Introduction

Welcome to What’s Up Summerville (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of any personal information you provide while using our website located at http://www.whatsupsummerville.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site.

By accessing or using the What’s Up Summerville website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the practices described herein, please do not use our Site.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Submit a business listing to our directory
• Submit an event to our events calendar
• Subscribe to our newsletter or mailing list
• Contact us via email or contact forms
• Inquire about advertising opportunities

This information may include your name, email address, phone number, business name, business address, and any other information you choose to provide.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the What’s Up Summerville website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

• Your IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring website addresses
• Pages viewed on our Site
• Time and date of your visit
• Time spent on pages
• Other diagnostic data

Analytics Services

We use third-party analytics services to help us understand how visitors use our Site. Specifically, we use:

• Google Analytics: This service collects information about your use of the Site, including your IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, and other usage data. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect this information. You can learn more about how Google uses data at https://policies.google.com/privacy.
• Clicky (GetClicky): This service provides real-time web analytics and tracks visitor behavior on our Site. Clicky may collect information such as IP addresses, browser information, and pages visited. You can learn more about Clicky’s privacy practices at https://clicky.com/terms/privacy.

Use of Your Information

We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:

• Operate and maintain the What’s Up Summerville website
• Process and publish business and event submissions
• Send you newsletters, updates, and promotional materials (with your consent)
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Analyze usage trends to improve our Site and services
• Protect against fraudulent or unauthorized activity
• Comply with legal obligations

Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as email delivery and analytics.
• For Legal Purposes: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental regulation, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The What’s Up Summerville website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect analytics data. We use Google Analytics and Clicky (GetClicky) to monitor site traffic and user behavior so we can understand how the Site is used and improve our services. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, some portions of our Site may not function properly.

Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including local businesses, event pages, and other resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children’s Privacy

The What’s Up Summerville website is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, or delete your data. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be po

sted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

What’s Up Summerville
Email: summervillescus@gmail.com
You can also reach our reception (Rachel) at +1 (843) 385-9679.
Website: http://www.whatsupsummerville.com