Privacy Policy

 

Last updated: August 4, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Come to Boston (`cometoboston.com` and related sites) collects, uses, and protects information when you use our website. By using the site, you agree to this policy.

1. Who we are
Come to Boston is an informational website about Boston—attractions, shopping, travel, dining, lodging, colleges, and related topics.  

If you have privacy questions, contact us through the **Contact Us** page on this website.

2. Information we collect

 a. Analytics (site usage) 
We use analytics tools to understand how the site is used. This may include:

- Pages visited  
- Approximate location (city/region level)  
- Device and browser type  
- Referring site or campaign  
- General traffic and engagement data  

Analytics helps us improve content and performance. It is not used to sell your personal information.

Information you choose to give us**  
We only collect personal information when you voluntarily provide it for a specific purpose you authorize, such as:

- Contact Us forms  
- Real estate or lead inquiries  
- Other forms where you clearly submit your details  

Depending on the form, this may include your name, email address, phone number, message content, and similar details you enter.

We do not require an account to browse the site.

3. How we use information

| Type | How we use it |
|------|----------------|
| Analytics | Improve the site, content, and user experience |
| Contact form data | Respond to your question or request |
| Real estate / lead data | Process and follow up on the inquiry you submitted |

We use personal information only for the purpose you authorized when you submitted it, and for related operations such as customer service, fraud prevention, and legal compliance.

We do not sell your personal information.

4. Cookies and similar technologies
We may use cookies or similar technologies for:

- Analytics  
- Basic site functionality  

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some site features.

5. Sharing of information
We may share information only in limited cases:

- **Service providers** who help us run the site (for example hosting or analytics), under obligations to protect your data  
- **Partners you requested** when you submit a real estate or similar lead (so they can respond to your inquiry)  
- **Legal requirements** if required by law, regulation, or valid legal process  
- **Business transfers** if the site or related assets are transferred (your information may move with them)

We do not share personal information for unrelated third-party marketing.

6. Data retention
- Analytics data is kept according to our analytics provider’s settings and our operational needs.  
- Personal information from forms is kept only as long as needed to respond to your request, complete the lead process, and meet legal or recordkeeping requirements.

7. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect information we collect. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children’s privacy
This site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, contact us and we will delete it.

9. Your choices
You may:

- Use the site without submitting personal forms  
- Control cookies via your browser  
- Contact us to ask questions about information you submitted through a form  

If you submitted a lead or contact request, you can ask us to update or remove that information where applicable and legally allowed.

10. Third-party links
Our site may link to third-party websites, maps, booking tools, or partners. Their privacy practices are their own. We encourage you to read their policies.

11. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date will change when we do. Continued use of the site after changes means you accept the revised policy.

12. Contact
For privacy questions or requests related to your information, use the **Contact Us** page on this website.