Privacy Policy.

HockingRentals.com ("we," "us," "our") is operated by Scout Theory. This policy describes what information we collect when you use the site, how we use it, who we share it with, and what rights you have.

Information we collect

When you visit HockingRentals.com, we collect limited information automatically, including your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, referring URL, and the approximate time you spent on the site. We use this information to understand how visitors use the site and to improve the content.

If you contact us via email or a form, we receive the information you voluntarily provide — typically your name, email address, and the content of your message. We use this only to respond to your inquiry.

Cookies and tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for analytics (understanding site traffic), functionality (remembering preferences), and affiliate attribution (tracking which properties are booked through our search widgets so we can earn affiliate commissions). You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but parts of the site may not function as intended.

Third-party services

Several third-party services help us operate the site. The most relevant:

• Stay22. Powers the vacation rental search widgets. Stay22 has its own privacy policy governing how it handles your search queries and any clicks through to booking partners.
• Google Fonts. Serves the typography. May log font requests with your IP address.
• Analytics. We may use Google Analytics or a comparable service to measure site usage.
• Hosting. Our server logs are retained briefly for security and diagnostic purposes.

Affiliate relationships

HockingRentals.com is an affiliate of Stay22. When you book a stay through the widgets on our site, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. This does not influence our editorial recommendations — we write independently and do not accept payment from individual properties for placement.

Your rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or export personal information we hold about you. To make any of these requests, email us at andy@scotheo.com. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

Children's privacy

HockingRentals.com is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us and we will delete it.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.

Contact

Questions about this privacy policy? Email andy@scotheo.com.