The Loop Lowdown

We’re all about good vibes and great discoveries—but we still have to cover the basics. It’s not as fun as a riverside wine tasting, but it’s just as necessary. 😉

Whether you’re exploring, booking a tour, or joining us as a featured business, this page covers the basics that keep everything flowing smoothly. Below, you’ll find our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimer—all the important stuff, written to keep things clear, respectful, and aligned with our mission to celebrate the river towns we love.

  • Last Updated: July 5, 2025

    Welcome to The River Loop! By using our website, services, and content, you agree to the following terms and conditions.

    1. Overview

    The River Loop is a curated guide to local river towns, offering recommendations, event listings, editorial content, and experiences. Our platform features local businesses, and we occasionally offer affiliate partnerships, bookings, or promotions.

    2. User Conduct

    You agree not to use this site:

    • For any unlawful purpose

    • To post or transmit content that is harmful, abusive, or defamatory

    • To interfere with or disrupt our website or services

    3. Content Accuracy & Liability

    We strive to ensure all listings and content are accurate and up to date. However:

    • We do not guarantee the accuracy or availability of third-party business information.

    • Any reliance on our recommendations is at your own risk.

    • We are not liable for any interactions, services, or experiences you have with businesses featured on our site.

    4. Third-Party Links

    Our site includes links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or terms.

    5. Booking & Events

    If you book a tour or experience through The River Loop:

    • Final itineraries may be subject to change due to availability or weather.

    • We partner with local businesses to offer services, but are not responsible for the execution of those services.

    6. Intellectual Property

    All content—including branding, photos, and copy—belongs to The River Loop unless otherwise credited. You may not reuse or reproduce it without permission.

    7. Termination

    We reserve the right to suspend access to our site or services at our discretion, especially if these terms are violated.

    8. Changes to Terms

    We may update these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted here with a new effective date.

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    We respect your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.

    1. Information We Collect

    We collect:

    • Personal info you provide (e.g., when you sign up, join our directory, or book a tour): name, email, business info.

    • Automatically collected info: IP address, browser type, pages visited (via cookies or analytics tools).

    2. How We Use Your Information

    We use your info to:

    • Respond to inquiries

    • Send relevant updates or newsletters (only with your consent)

    • Process tour bookings or business spotlights

    • Improve our content and website performance

    3. Sharing of Information

    We do not sell or rent your data. We may share information with trusted partners only when necessary to deliver services (e.g., tour partners or email platforms).

    4. Cookies

    We use cookies to understand site traffic and user behavior. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

    5. Data Retention

    We retain data only as long as needed to provide services or comply with legal obligations.

    6. Your Rights

    You may request access, updates, or deletion of your personal data by contacting us at [your email].

    7. Data Security

    We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, but no method is 100% secure.

    8. Third-Party Links

    We are not responsible for the privacy policies or content of sites we link to.

    9. Updates to This Policy

    We may update this policy. Changes will be posted on this page with a new date.

  • The River Loop is a curated guide for informational and promotional purposes only. While we strive to keep listings accurate and up-to-date, we are not responsible for changes in business hours, offerings, or availability. Member perks are provided at the discretion of each participating business.