Safe Skiing & Riding
Photo by Pat Clayton

Website Privacy Policy

Welcome to Bridger Bowl! Here at Bridger Bowl, we aim to provide you world-class skiing in one of the most beautiful settings in the world. Whether the Gallatin Valley is your home or you are planning a visit from out of state, we look forward to meeting you on the slopes.

We operate our website, the Bridger Bowl Card ordering platform, and retail storefront (collectively, our “Site”) to provide you with the information and services you will need to plan your visit, order tickets, passes, and equipment in advance, buy gear, and maintain your account with us. We don’t sell your personal information. When we collect personal information about you through our Website, we use that information to improve your experience and our services, contact you about our programs and activities, answer your questions, trouble-shoot problems, and fulfill your orders. You can find more information about what types of personal information we collect and what we do with it in this policy..

Please read this policy carefully to understand our policies and practices regarding your information and how we will treat it. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, your choice is not to use our Site. We update this policy from time to time, so you should check back regularly for updates. Your continued use of this Site after we make changes is deemed to be agreement to and acceptance of those changes, so please check the policy periodically for updates.

This policy does not apply to information collected by us offline (when you interact with our employees in person or over the phone) and it does not apply to websites we do not own or control, even if we have provided a link to that website for your information or use.

Although most of our visitors call Montana home, we know that our guests come from all over the world. Without conceding that we have a legal obligation to comply with the laws of your home country or state, we want you to know that we are committed to protecting your information. If you have a question or concern about what we have covered in this policy, feel free to give us a call! We will do our best to address whatever concerns you may have.

Categories of Personal Data

For purposes of this policy, “personal data” means any information that is linked or reasonably linkable to an identified or an identifiable individual. Different states and countries use different definitions of “personal data” or “personal information.” Because we call Montana home, we use the definition in Montana’s Consumer Data Privacy Act. Common examples of personal data include your name and address, email address, registration and contact information, billing and payment information, and data about the device you are using to access our website or services. The personal data we collect depends on the extent of your interactions with our products and services, the features you use, and applicable law. The categories of personal data we collect can include the following:

Individual Identifiers. Identifiers such as your name, mailing address, unique personal identifier or user name, internet protocol (IP) address, email address, phone number, date of birth, and other similar identifiers. We use this information to register you for a guest account, which you will need to get a Bridger Bowl Card.

Credentials. Customer codes, passwords, password hints, and similar security information used for authentication and guest account access.

Account History. Information about the services we have linked to your account, including your order history, lessons, family members, equipment sizes, level of experience, participation in special events or programs, and account status.

Group Sales Data associating you with an organization or business. We offer a group sales program to companies, schools, and other organizations. If you participate as a member of one of those groups, we will collect information about your affiliation with that group and track you as an eligible member.

Credit Card and Payment History. Data to process payments, such as your credit card and authorization information, and information about the activities associated with your account.

Photographs Although photographs do not appear on our Bridger Bowl Cards, they are required for your guest account. When your card is scanned at one of our check-outs or at a lift, a member of our staff will be able to see your photo. Since your card is loaded with your season pass, lift tickets, and rental information, we don’t want anyone else to use it!

Usage Data Data generated by your activity on our Site, including the following:

  • Interactions. Data about your interactions with the Site, including the time and date of your visit, the amount of time you spend on each platform, the webpages you view, search queries you submit, your use of any of the features or services we offer (including those provided by our third-party vendors and partners), and any content that you download or stream.
  • Devices and Configuration Data. Data about your device and your device configuration, such as the domain name of your Internet Service provider, the IP address assigned to the computer you are using to access the Internet, the name and version of your web browser, and your computer’s operating system and platform.
  • Error Reports and Performance Data. Data concerning the performance of our Site, including any problems or errors you may experience.
  • Surveys and Requests for Information Data submitted by you in connection with a customer survey or request for information through our Site, including specific topics of interest (such as financial advice, estate planning, etc.), your geographic location, your email address and other contact information, your company’s name and website, and any additional information you may choose to include in an unstructured message to us. In connection with new offerings or pilot programs, we may solicit additional information concerning your business, including your projected revenue, business challenges, and support requirements, via an online form.

Internet or Other Electronic Network Activity Information. Data collected through the use of cookies, tags, tracking pixels, or similar technology about your browsing history, search history, and interactions with our websites and advertisements. These technologies are saved by your computer and will recognize your device in the future. If you return to the site that placed the cookie, it can remember you from your last visit and keep track of your activity over time. Cookies collect information about the pages you view and your activities on our website, help us keep track of your preferences, customize your browsing experience, and deliver specific ads or offers to you. You can find out more about cookies here: https://allaboutcookies.org/what-is-a- cookie.

How We Use Your Information

We use information that we collect about you and provide to us, including any personal information:

  • To provide you with information, products, or services that you request from us, whether directly or by submitting an order or inquiry through our Site.
  • To improve the services we provide.
  • To comply with federal, state, or municipal ordnances or regulations, or a civil, criminal, or regulatory inquiry or subpoena.
  • To investigate, establish, and enforce our rights arising from any contracts entered into between you and us, including processing payments and delivery of services and purchased items.
  • To notify you about changes to our Site or any services or products we offer or provide through the Site.
  • To allow you to participate in the interactive features on our Site.
  • To prevent, detect, protect against, or respond to security incidents, identity theft, fraud, harassment, malicious or deceptive activities, or any illegal activity, or to investigate, report, or prosecute those responsible for any such actions.
  • To cooperate with law enforcement agencies concerning conduct or activity that may be illegal.
  • To preserve the integrity or security of our systems.
  • In any other way may describe when you provide the information.
For any other purpose with your consent, such as providing you special offers, information about upcoming events, and other promotional correspondence. You can unsubscribe from our promotional correspondence at any time.

Retail Sales

Our online store is hosted by Shopify, an e-commerce platform that includes a range of tools for selling across web, mobile, social media, and online marketplaces, managing products, inventory, payments, fulfillment, shipping, and engaging customers through marketing, advertising, and communications. Shopify routinely collects personal information about visitors to storefronts like ours through the use of cookies, a small of information that is downloaded to your computer or device when you visit certain websites. Shopify uses a number of different cookies to collect information about your activities on their hosted sites, including functional cookies used to remember choices you have made or information you have provided (like your username, language, or geographic region) and analytics or reporting cookies to collect information about how often you have visited certain sites and what you did while you were there. You can see a full list of the functional and analytics cookies placed by Shopify on our storefront here: https://www.shopify.com/legal/cookies.

Payment Accounts

To maximize the number of payment options available for our guests, we have enrolled in multiple payment programs, including Shopify Payments, Apple Pay for Safari, Google Pay, Meta Pay, and Amazon Pay. These payment options will appear as an accelerated checkout option on our checkout page. If you wish to make purchases using one of these options, you will need to sign up for that service separately, with the payment provider who owns the service (Shopify, Apple, Google, Meta, and/or Amazon). Your use of these payment options is subject to the terms of your agreement with each provider. We do not control how these payment options function, the terms of use associated with your use of these services, or the payment provider’s use of your personal information.

Surveys & Contests

From time-to-time information via surveys or contests may be requested. Participation in these surveys or contests is completely voluntary and users may choose whether or not to participate and therefore disclose this information. Information requested may include contact information (such as name and shipping address), and demographic information (such as zip code, age level). Contact information may be used to notify the winners and award prizes. Survey information will be used for purposes of monitoring or improving the use and satisfaction of this site.

Google Analytics

We also use Google Analytics to help us understand how you engage with our Site. We use this information to improve our content and built better features to enhance your experience. Google Analytics uses a set of cookies to collect information about the visitors to the Site, which Google then reports back to us as site usage statistics. When Google provides us a report, it does not personally identify individual visitors. However, Google Analytics does place persistent cookies on your computer. The main cookie used by Google Analytics (“_ga”) allows Google to distinguish one visitor from another and lasts for two years. You can find out more about Google’s use of cookies here: https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies?hl=en-US.

Google currently provides website visitors the option to opt-out of the use of their data from by Google Analytics. To utilize the opt-out feature, you will need to download and install an add-on for your web browser. The current version has been designed to be compatible with Chrome, Safari, Firefox and Microsoft Edge. You can download the opt-out add-on here: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout and learn more about the opt-out and how to install it here: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/181881?hl=en. We do not control this opt- out, which may be updated or removed in accordance with Google’s policies.

Social Media and Other Linked Sites

Our Site contains plug-ins and other features that integrate third-party social media platforms, like Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube. You can activate these plug-ins manually by clicking on the icons located in the lower left-hand corner of our homepage. If you do so, the collection and use of your personal data is subject to each company’s privacy policies. We have no control over the collection and use of your information by Meta (Facebook and Instagram) or X, should you elect to leave our homepage and visit their sites.

For your convenience, additional hyperlinks may be posted on our Site that link to external websites we do not control. We are not responsible for, and this policy does not apply to, the privacy practices of other companies. You should not assume that our policy applies to any external sites, or that the policies applicable to those sites are similar to ours. You will need to review each site’s privacy policy to understand how your personal data will be collected and used by the owner of the site.

Your Privacy rights and Options

Consumer Rights Requests. Bridger Bowl is based in the State of Montana, with guests from across the country. We value your confidence and trust in us and take the privacy of your information extremely seriously. If you have a question or concern about this privacy policy and our use of personal information, please feel free to contact us! Even if the law in Montana is different from your home jurisdiction, we will still do our best to resolve any requests you may have.

If you would like to access, correct, delete or obtain a copy of your personal data, please contact us at the email address below. Remember to include “Privacy Rights Request” in the subject of your email, so we can get it to the right people. Once we have received your request, the first thing we will do is determine if we have collected and retained any of your personal data. If we are in possession of your personal data, we will confirm receipt of your request and contact you to verify your identity. The method by which we will verify your identity may vary, depending on the type and sensitivity of your personal data, the risk of harm to you, and the technology available to you. If we cannot verify your identity with reasonable certainty, we will deny your request and inform you that your identity could not be verified. Although you are under no obligation to cooperate with our efforts to verify your identity, we cannot act on your request until you have done so.

Please do not send us any sensitive personal information as part of your request. Should we require any information beyond your name and account number, we will contact you to discuss a secure and reliable means of transmitting that information to us.

Our resolution of your request will depend on the nature of the personal data and the purposes of our processing of your data. We reserve the right to decline your request if we are unable to authenticate your identity, if we have a good faith, reasonable, and documented belief that your request is fraudulent, or if your request exceeds what is required of us under applicable law. We may elect to fulfill your request without conceding the applicability of any legal requirement that would require us to do so.

Should we decline your request, you may submit an appeal of our decision to the following email address: webmaster@bridgerbowl.com. Please include “Consumer Privacy Appeal” in the subject of your email.

Using Our Cookie Banner. When you enter our Site, you have the option to accept or decline all cookies. When you make this election, your choice will be stored on your web browser. Should you change your mind and wish to opt-out later, you will need to clear your browsing data and reload our Site. Since the process for clearing the browser cache and associated cookies varies between browsers, you should consult the browser’s support site for further instructions.

You can also use our Cookie Banner to learn more about the cookies we use and register your preferences with respect to specific categories of cookies. The categories of cookies we use are:

  • Personalization Cookies: These cookies store details about your actions to personalize your next visit to the website. When you interact with our website, we will install a cookie to collect your personal information and store data about what you did on our Site. The next time you visit, this information is used to “remember” you. These cookies are considered “first-party” cookies, because they are set and used by us to personalize your experience on the Site and provide you better customer service.
  • Marketing Cookies: These cookies are used to track your online activity across websites for marketing and advertising purposes. Because our business is skiing, and not marketing or advertising, any marketing cookies on our site have come from someone else. Some of the common marketing programs on the market include Meta Ads, LinkedIn Ads, Google Ads, and Microsoft Ads. These types of cookies are considered “third-party” cookies because they were created and placed by someone else. If any of these cookies are present on our Site, you can identify them by looking at their associated domain (it will be something other than bridgerbowl.com). If you want to block these cookies, you can opt-out using our cookie banner (you can also use the additional controls described below).
  • Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how you interact with our site. We use this data to identify areas to improve and analyze the performance of our website. On our Site, these cookies belong to Google Analytics (you can read more about how Google Analytics works and how to opt-out with Google in this policy). If you want to block these cookies, you can opt-out using our cookie banner.

Browser-Based Controls. Your browser may include certain features that will assist you in controlling the collection and use of your personal information. These features may include:

NAI Interest-Based Advertising. The Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) offers consumers the option of opt-ing out of interest-based advertising by participating NAI member companies. You can use the service to find out which participating NAI member companies may be conducting interest-based advertising on your browser, learn more about their privacy practices, and choose to opt-out of interest-based advertising from one, some or all participating NAI member companies on your browser. You can access NAI’s opt-out page here: https://optout.networkadvertising.org/?c=1.

DAA Interest-Based Advertising. https://optout.aboutads.info/?c=2&lang=EN.

Bridger Bowl Promotional Communications. You may unsubscribe from our marketing communications by contacting us at the email address below or clicking on the “unsubscribe” link located at the bottom of our emails.

Children Under the Age of 13 Notice

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. No one under the age of 18 should use this site. No one under age 13 may provide any personal information to or on the Site. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are under 18, do not use or provide any information on this Site. If we learn we have collected or received personal information from a child under 13 without verification or parental consent, we will delete that information. California residents under 16 years of age may have additional rights regarding the collection and sale of their personal information.

Changes to Our Privacy Policy

We strive to be as open and transparent about our data collection and processing as possible. As our Site and the associated products and services evolve, we will make updates to this policy. When we post changes to the policy, we will post the date of the latest update at the top. If there are material changes to the policy, such as a change to the processing of your personal data that is not consistent with the purpose for which it was originally collected, we will notify you by either (i) posting a prominent notice of such changes to our Site before they take effect; or (ii) by sending you a direct notification, via email or your last contact address on file. We encourage you to periodically review this policy for updates and contact us if you have any questions or concerns. All changes will become effective when posted.

Contact Us

To ask questions or comment about this privacy policy and our privacy practices, contact us at:

webmaster@bridgerbowl.com

Bridger Bowl, Inc.
15795 Bridger Canyon Dr.
Bozeman, MT 59715
United States Phone: (406) 587-2111