Privacy Policy
Effective date: July 15, 2026
DC Local Guide ("we," "us," "this site") publishes independent travel content about Washington, DC. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. It applies to dclocalguide.com and its subdomains.
Information You Provide Directly
If you use our Contact form, we collect the name, email address, and message you submit, solely to respond to your inquiry. We don't sell this information or use it for anything beyond replying to you.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, we use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use this site — pages viewed, time on site, approximate location (derived from IP address), device and browser type, and referring pages. This data is aggregated and doesn't directly identify you. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Cookies & Advertising
This site displays ads served by Google AdSense. Google and its partners use cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to this site and/or other sites on the Internet.
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or, for third-party vendors generally, www.aboutads.info/choices. Full detail on how Google uses information from sites that use its services is available at policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.
Affiliate Links
Some links on this site are affiliate links — including tour bookings (Viator), hotel search links, product links (Amazon Associates), and select ticket/event links. If you click one and make a purchase or booking, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. These third-party services may set their own cookies to track referrals; we don't control their data practices and encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.
Live Data From Third-Party APIs
Pages like our Metro Map, Bus Tracker, and Live Events guide pull real-time public data from third-party APIs (WMATA, Ticketmaster, Events DC) to display current transit and event information. These requests are made from our servers, not your browser, and don't share your personal information with those services.
Children's Privacy
This site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Your Choices & Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete personal information we hold about you. To make a request, reach out via our Contact page.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time as the site or applicable law changes. The effective date above reflects the most recent revision.
This policy is provided for general transparency about our data practices and isn't a substitute for legal advice. If you need this policy tailored to a specific jurisdiction's requirements, consult an attorney.