About
Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism is an independent, 501 (c)(6) nonprofit, economic development organization (herein referred to as BWCT) . Our purpose is to improve the economy by marketing Bellingham and Whatcom County as premier, year-round, visitor, sports, outdoor recreation, arts, cultural, and meeting destinations; BWCT also supports all travel, tourism, and hospitality businesses and nonprofits in Whatcom County.
By accessing the site, you accept these terms and conditions without limitation. Without limiting any of the foregoing, the content of the site is provided "as is" and without warranties of any kind, expressed or implied, including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose or non-infringement. You agree that you will hold harmless and indemnify BWCT and its staff from and against any damages based on your use of the content on this site.
Privacy
Our Privacy Statement explains how we handle personally identifiable information you share with us through our digital and printed communication vehicles and non-personally identifiable information that we may automatically collect.
Personal Information Collection
You may use our websites, digital newsletters, and other forms of internet-based communications to learn about BWCT products and services without disclosing any personal information beyond what you provided when requesting authorized publications, both digital and printed. We collect personally identifiable information ("User Information") to provide products and services requested by the user and to send users information regarding our products and services.
Cookies
Cookies are text files placed on your computer to collect standard internet log information and visitor behavior information. Our site uses cookies to enhance your experience by personalizing information for visitors and storing information about customer preferences and your location on our site, as well as your general location based on your internet address.
Use of Collected Information
BWCT treats any personally identifiable information submitted via our website as strictly confidential. We do not sell or rent your information. We may use the information to improve the quality of our site and our products and services, monitor the effectiveness of our advertisements and fulfill your requests. We may also share non-personal information with agents or contractors to provide services for us and monitor our marketing campaigns' effectiveness.
Data Storage
We will keep your information for as long as we need it for the purpose for which it is being processed. After that, we will keep the information for a period which enables us to handle or respond to any questions, concerns, or to continue improving your experience with us.
Access and Portability of Data
You have the right to review, modify, or request deletion of your information at any time. If you would like to review your information within our contacts database, please contact info@bellingham.org. If a user requests access to this data, BWCT will provide the user with a copy of the data in either .csv or .xls format within 30 days.
Unsubscribe/Opt-Out
If you do not wish to receive further information from us, you may unsubscribe from our communications at any time using the links provided in our emails or by contacting us directly.
Changes to Privacy Policy
BWCT retains the right to change this Privacy Policy at any time. We will post changes to this page in a timely manner.
Links to Outside Websites
This site may contain links to third-party sites not controlled by BWCT, which are therefore not covered by this privacy statement. We recommend that you check the privacy statements of other sites before providing any personal information.
Google Analytics and Third-Party Cookies
Our website uses Google Analytics and may use third-party and partner advertiser cookies, pixel tags, or spotlight tags to collect and aggregate statistics about your visit and provide relevant re-marketing to you. These do not contain personally identifiable information. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or delete existing cookies.
Last Updated: May 2025
