Last updated: September 4, 2026
Gnome Hatchery (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website gnomehatchery.com (the “Site”) to advertise and manage bookings for our vacation rental property in Nevada City, California. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
- Booking information: When you request a reservation, we collect your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and stay details (dates, number of guests). Payment is processed by a third-party payment processor (such as Stripe or PayPal); we do not store your full credit card number on our servers.
- Contact form submissions: If you send us a question or special request through the Site, we collect your name, email address, and message.
- Newsletter sign-up: If you subscribe for special offers or updates, we collect your email address.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, we and our service providers automatically collect certain information when you visit the Site, including your IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed, and referring URLs. We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect this information, including:
- Meta (Facebook/Instagram) Pixel: helps us measure the effectiveness of our advertising and show relevant ads to people who have visited our Site.
- Google tags (Google Ads / Google Analytics): help us measure website traffic and advertising performance.
These tools may set cookies on your device and share information about your visit with Meta and Google. You can learn about and adjust your ad preferences at Meta’s Ad Preferences and Google Ads Settings. Most browsers also let you block or delete cookies through your browser settings.
How We Use Your Information
- To process, confirm, and manage your reservation
- To communicate with you about your stay, including confirmations and responses to questions
- To send occasional promotional emails to past guests (you may unsubscribe at any time using the link in any such email)
- To maintain the security and proper functioning of the Site
- To measure and improve our advertising on Meta (Facebook/Instagram) and Google, including showing our ads to people who have previously visited our Site or who resemble our past guests
How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We share information only as needed to operate our business, with service providers such as:
- Our website hosting provider
- Our booking management software provider
- Our email service provider (used to send booking confirmations and, where applicable, newsletters)
- Payment processors (to process your payment securely)
- Meta and Google (for advertising measurement and delivery, as described above)
California Privacy Rights: Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), our use of advertising cookies described above may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising purposes. California residents have the right to opt out of this sharing, to request access to or deletion of their personal information, and to not be discriminated against for exercising these rights. To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.
Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Data Retention
We retain booking and guest information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, including for tax, accounting, and legal recordkeeping purposes.
Security
We use reasonable administrative and technical measures to help protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Third-Party Links
Our Site may link to third-party sites, such as Airbnb, VRBO, or our payment processor. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to exercise your privacy rights, contact us:
Gnome Hatchery
Phone/Text: 415-609-5001
Email: mason@gnomehatchery.com
Mailing address: 10152 Bitney Springs Rd, Nevada City, CA 95959