The Tally Beaver ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website tallahasseebucees.com (the "Site") — an independent, unofficial fan-run tracker for the upcoming Tallahassee Buc-ee's travel center. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.
By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you disagree with any part of this policy, please do not use the Site.
Information We Collect
We collect only the information needed to operate the Site and understand how visitors use it. We do not ask you to create an account, submit personal information, or provide payment details.
Automatically collected information may include:
- IP address (typically anonymized by our analytics providers)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system and device type
- Pages visited, time spent on the Site, and referring URLs
- Approximate geographic region (country / state-level)
- Date and time of visit
If you contact us directly by email, we will receive the information you voluntarily provide (such as your name, email address, and the content of your message).
Cookies & Similar Technologies
We and our third-party partners use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to operate and improve the Site. A cookie is a small text file stored on your device.
The Site uses the following categories of cookies:
- Essential cookies — required for basic site functions and security.
- Analytics cookies — help us understand how visitors use the Site (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Advertising cookies — may be used by third-party advertising networks (e.g., Google) to serve relevant ads.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies, delete cookies, or be notified when a cookie is set. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect Site functionality.
How We Use Information
We use the information collected to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve the Site
- Analyze traffic patterns and content performance
- Detect, prevent, and respond to fraud, abuse, or security issues
- Understand which articles and features are most useful to visitors
- Deliver advertising that may be relevant to your interests (where applicable)
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information.
Analytics
We use Google Analytics 4 to collect and analyze information about Site usage. Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to generate reports about website activity. The information collected is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers that may be located outside of your country of residence.
For more information about how Google uses data, see Google's Privacy Policy: policies.google.com/privacy.
You may opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
We may also use Microsoft Clarity to capture how you use and interact with the Site through behavioral metrics, heatmaps, and session replay to improve the Site. Clarity uses first- and third-party cookies and other tracking technologies. Information collected is governed by the Microsoft Privacy Statement: privacy.microsoft.com/privacystatement.
Advertising
The Site may display advertisements served by Google and other third-party advertising networks. These networks use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your visits to this Site and other sites in order to provide advertisements that may be of interest to you.
You may also opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting:
- aboutads.info/choices — Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out
- optout.networkadvertising.org — Network Advertising Initiative opt-out
- youronlinechoices.eu — EU-based opt-out
Note that opting out does not stop advertising altogether — it only limits the use of data to personalize ads.
Third-Party Links
The Site contains links to external websites, including news sources, official Buc-ee's pages, and government permitting records. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of any third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit from ours.
Your Rights & Choices
Depending on where you live, you may have specific rights regarding your personal information.
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom, under the GDPR you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information ("right to be forgotten")
- Restrict or object to certain processing activities
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
If you are a California resident, under the CCPA / CPRA you may have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect, use, and share
- Request deletion of personal information
- Opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information (we do not sell your data)
- Correct inaccurate personal information
- Limit the use of sensitive personal information
- Be free from discrimination for exercising these rights
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information in Section 11 below.
Children's Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete the information.
Data Security & Retention
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information collected through the Site. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Analytics data is retained in accordance with the default retention policies of our analytics providers (typically 14 months for Google Analytics 4). Aggregated and anonymized data may be retained indefinitely.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact
Questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information? Reach us at:
- Email: james.strick@gmail.com
- Subject line: "Privacy — The Tally Beaver"
We aim to respond to privacy requests within 30 days.