PRIVACY POLICY
Last Updated: June 26, 2026
Our Commitment to Privacy
Red Rock Canyon Open Space is committed to protecting your privacy online. We believe that stronger protection of personal privacy on the web not only safeguards users but also increases confidence and encourages participation in online activities. The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to inform you about the types of information we collect when you visit our website, how we use that information, whether we disclose it to anyone, and the choices you have regarding our use of your information and your ability to correct it.
Information Collected for Statistical Purposes
We automatically collect electronically generated information about your visit to our website, such as the date of your visit, the type of browser you use, and technical Internet Protocol (IP) data. This information is collected from user logs and is used for analysis and statistical purposes to help us maintain, improve, and manage our website.
Information You Provide Through Our Forms
When you submit information through a web form or electronic message on this website, we collect the information requested in the form in order to process, track, and respond to your submission. This information may include your name, address, telephone number, email address, and other personal or business information. We provide this information to Squarespace, our website hosting provider, so it can provide website services and help us manage our relationship with you.
Mailchimp Marketing Emails/Newsletters and Opting Out
We use Mailchimp to manage our email marketing subscriber list and send out newsletters. To ensure we only send you relevant content, we may segment our email audience based on the information you provide us when subscribing, such as your marketing preferences, location (city/country), or interactions with our emails. You can update your preferences or unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link at the bottom of our emails. For more information please refer to Mailchimp’s Privacy Policy page.
Analytics
This website collects certain information to help us understand how visitors use our site, including:
Information about your browser, network, and device
The web pages you visited before arriving at this website
Your IP address
This information may also include details about your activity on this website, such as:
Clicks
Internal links
Pages visited
Scrolling activity
Searches
Timestamps
We use Squarespace Analytics and Google Analytics to better understand website traffic, visitor behavior, and overall website performance. These services collect information about how visitors use our website to help us improve the user experience and the effectiveness of our content.
Analytics and performance cookies are used only after you acknowledge our cookie banner. These cookies help us analyze website traffic, activity, and overall performance.
Squarespace
This website is hosted by Squarespace. When you visit this website, Squarespace collects certain information, including:
Information about your browser, network, and device
The web pages you visited before arriving at this website
The pages you view while using this website
Your IP address
Squarespace requires this information to operate this website and to protect and improve its platform and services. You can learn more about how Squarespace uses end-user data in its Privacy Policy.
Google Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, to help us understand how visitors use our website and improve your experience.
When you visit this website, Google Analytics may collect information such as:
Information about your browser, device, and operating system
The pages you visit and the time you spend on those pages
How you arrived at this website (such as through a search engine or referral link)
Your approximate geographic location (based on your IP address)
Your IP address (which may be anonymized, depending on configuration)
Interactions with the website, such as clicks, scrolling, and navigation
This information is collected in an aggregated and anonymized form where possible and is used to analyze website traffic, improve website performance, and better understand how visitors interact with our content.
Google Analytics may use cookies and similar technologies to collect this information. You can learn more about how Google collects and processes data by reviewing Google's Privacy Policy and information about how Google uses data when you use sites or apps that use its services.
Disclosure to Third Parties
We do not share personally identifiable information with third parties without your permission, except as described in this Privacy Policy.
To operate and improve our website, we share certain information with trusted service providers, including Squarespace, our website hosting provider, and Google Analytics, our website analytics provider. These providers process information on our behalf to host the website, analyze website traffic, and provide related services.
We may also disclose aggregated or anonymized statistical information that does not identify individual users for reporting and analytical purposes.
Links to Third-Party Websites
The Red Rock Canyon Open Space website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that we are not responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss resulting from the use of, or reliance on, any content, goods, or services available through such third-party websites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies and terms of use of any third-party websites you visit.
Disclaimer
The Friends of Red Rock Canyon does not warrant the accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of any information published on the Red Rock Canyon Open Space website and does not endorse any content, viewpoints, products, or services linked from this website. The Friends of Red Rock Canyon shall not be liable for any losses resulting from reliance on the accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of information provided on this website. Some information may become outdated or contain errors. Any person or entity relying on information obtained from this website does so at their own risk.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about the Red Rock Canyon Open Space Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Email:friends@redrockcanyonopenspace.org
Mail:
Friends of Red Rock Canyon Open Space
P.O. Box 6754
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
COOKIE POLICY
Last Updated: June 26, 20
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function properly, improve their efficiency, and provide information to website owners.
How Squarespace Uses Cookies
Because our website is hosted by Squarespace, it uses necessary cookies to securely deliver this website and its services. Squarespace also uses analytics and performance cookies to measure website traffic, visitor activity, and other usage data. For a complete technical description of the cookies Squarespace places on your device, please refer to the Squarespace Cookies Policy.
Types of Cookies We Use
We and our third-party service providers may use the following categories of cookies:
Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and enable core functionality, such as website security, page navigation, and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information such as the number of visitors, pages viewed, and navigation patterns. This information helps us improve the performance and usability of our website.
Functional Cookies
These cookies recognize you when you return to our website and remember your preferences, allowing us to provide a more personalized experience.
Targeting and Advertising Cookies
These cookies record your visit to our website, the pages you view, and the links you follow. This information may be used to make advertising more relevant to your interests. We only use these cookies if applicable and with your consent where required by law.
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may use cookies provided by trusted third-party services.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use our website. These cookies collect information in an anonymous form, including the number of visitors to the website, where visitors have come from to the site, and the pages they visited. For more information about how Google collects and processes data, please review Google's Cookie Policy.
Mail Chimp
Our website uses email marketing services provided by Mailchimp. When you interact with our forms, emails, or hosted landing pages, Mailchimp may set cookies and similar tracking technologies on your device to analyze campaign performance and segment our subscriber base. For full details on how they process your data, please review the official Mailchimp Cookie Statement.
Social Media Plugins
If you use social media sharing buttons or interact with social media widgets on our website, those third-party platforms may place cookies on your device in accordance with their own privacy policies.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can configure your web browser to accept, reject, or delete cookies. Please note that if you choose to disable certain cookies, some features or functionality of this website may not operate as intended. You can also manage your cookie preferences at any time by selecting the "Cookie Settings" or "Manage Preferences" option available through our cookie banner.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other operational reasons. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and related technologies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about the Red Rock Canyon Open Space Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email:friends@redrockcanyonopenspace.org
Mail:
Friends of Red Rock Canyon Open Space
P.O. Box 6754
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Last Updated: June 26, 2026
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using this website (the "Site"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use this Site.
Permitted Use
This Site provides general information, educational resources, and information about Red Rock Canyon Open Space. You agree to use this Site only for lawful purposes. You may not use the Site in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair its operation or interfere with another person's use of the Site. You are prohibited from attempting to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site, its servers, or data not intended for you.
Intellectual Property
All content available on this Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, photographs, images, videos, documents, and other materials, is the property of Friends of Red Rock Canyon Open Space, its licensors, or its content providers and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may view, download, and print materials from this Site solely for your personal, non-commercial use. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, publish, or otherwise use any content from this Site without prior written permission, except as permitted by law.
User-Generated Content
If you submit comments, photographs, or other content through this Site, you grant Friends of Red Rock Canyon Open Space a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, publish, display, and distribute that content in connection with its programs, publications, and website. You represent that you own or have the necessary rights to submit the content and that it does not violate the rights of any third party. We reserve the right, but are not obligated, to remove any content that we determine is inappropriate, offensive, unlawful, or otherwise violates these Terms and Conditions.
Third-Party Links
This Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Friends of Red Rock Canyon Open Space. We are not responsible for the content, availability, privacy practices, or policies of any third-party websites and encourage you to review their terms and privacy policies before using them.
Disclaimer of Warranties
This Site is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Friends of Red Rock Canyon Open Space makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or availability of the Site or its content. Your use of this Site is at your own risk.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Friends of Red Rock Canyon Open Space shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of, or inability to use, this Site or any content provided through it.
Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice. Any changes will become effective immediately upon posting to this Site. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of this Site shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Colorado.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:
Email: friends@redrockcanyonopenspace.org
Mail:
Friends of Red Rock Canyon Open Space
P.O. Box 6754
Colorado Springs, CO 80904