Visit Pearland recognizes the importance of privacy to our website visitors. Therefore, visitors should be aware of the following information: 

Effective Date: August 4, 2026

Last Updated: August 4, 2026 

Applies To: Visitpearland.com, associated microsites, and official social media pages managed by Visit Pearland, a department of the City of Pearland, Texas. 

1) Who We Are 

Visit Pearland (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is a municipal tourism and destination marketing department within the City of Pearland, Texas (a political subdivision of the State of Texas). We operate this website and related digital services to provide information about events, attractions, accommodations, and visitor resources in Pearland. 

2) Scope & Audience 

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how it may be disclosed. It applies to information collected through: 

• Our website(s) and online forms, 

• Email and newsletter subscriptions, 

• Event submissions and media uploads, 

• Social media interactions on accounts we administer, and 

• Other digital services we operate. 

Public-Sector Context. As a municipal department, certain records we maintain may be subject to public disclosure under Texas law. See Section 7 (Public Records). 

3) Our Legal Status (TDPSA Exemption) 

The City of Pearland is a political subdivision of the State of Texas. As such, Visit Pearland is not subject to the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA), Tex. Bus. & Com. Code Chapter 541. We voluntarily adopt transparency practices appropriate for public sector entities, but this Policy does not create TDPSA-based consumer rights (such as access, deletion, correction, or optout) beyond what applicable law requires. 

4) Information We Collect 

We collect information in two primary ways: 

1. Information You Provide Voluntarily

• Contact & Submission Data: Name, email, phone, organization, and content you submit via forms (e.g., event listings, media requests, general inquiries). 

• Newsletter Sign Ups: Email address and preferences for receiving communications. 

• Event & Media Uploads: Details about events, photographs, videos, and descriptions you choose to share for publication. 

• Surveys & Feedback: Responses to questionnaires, polls, or satisfaction surveys. 

1. Information Collected Automatically

• Device & Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, pages visited, time spent, and referring URLs. 

• Cookies & Similar Technologies: We may use cookies and similar tools to operate the site, measure usage, improve content, and understand aggregate trends (see Section 10). 

• Location Information: We may use data transmitted from your mobile device to determine your location and use it for the purpose of marketing and analyzing customer information. This Information allows us to periodically determine your location. 

• Device Information: We may collect certain information from your mobile device, which may include information about your device; information about your use of features, functions, or notifications on the device; and signal strength relating to WiFi or Bluetooth, and other technical data. We may collect this information even if you are not logged in to the Service. 

• For app-based users, our system may automatically generate the following identifiers: 

• User ID: An automatically generated unique identifier for users (authenticated or anonymous) on the Services. 

• Plan ID: An automatically generated unique identifier for any user (authenticated or anonymous) that adds any item to their plan in the Services. 

• OneSignal Player ID: An automatically generated unique identifier for any user that accepts push notifications on the Apps. 

• Firebase Instance ID: An automatically generated unique identifier for any user that accesses the Services through the Apps. 

• Bluedot User ID: An automatically generated unique identifier for any user that accepts location and notification services on the Apps. 

• IDFA: An automatically generated unique identifier for any user that accesses the Services through the Apps. 

We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information (e.g., SSNs, health data) through this site. If your submission contains such information, please refrain from including it unless specifically requested for a government purpose. 

5) How We Use Information 

We use collected information to: 

• Operate and improve our website and digital services, 

• Respond to inquiries and process submissions, 

• Publish or promote events, attractions, and visitor information, 

• Send newsletters or updates you request (see Section 11), 

• Produce aggregate analytics to understand site usage and effectiveness, 

• Support publicsector functions, including compliance with records retention and disclosure laws. 

6) Information Sharing & Disclosure 

We may disclose information: 

• Within the City: To other City of Pearland departments for legitimate municipal purposes (e.g., communications, records retention, or public safety). 

• Vendors & Service Providers: To contractors or service providers that support our website, analytics, email distribution, or content management, subject to appropriate agreements. 

• Public Posting: Content you submit for publication (e.g., event listings, photos) may be posted publicly on our site and social channels. 

• Legal Requirements: As required by law, including compliance with public records requests, court orders, or other legal processes. 

• Security & Integrity: To investigate or address technical issues, security incidents, or misuse of our systems. 

We do not sell personal information for monetary consideration. We do not share personal information with third parties for their independent marketing. 

7) Public Records (Texas) 

Subject to statutory exceptions, many documents and records maintained by the City—including electronic data—are public records and may be subject to disclosure upon request under Texas law. Information submitted through this website may be disclosed pursuant to a lawful public information request. 

Practical Tip: Avoid including sensitive personal information in general submissions. If you need to provide such information for a specific government purpose, we will advise you of the appropriate, secure process. 

8) Data Retention 

We retain information consistent with municipal recordsretention schedules and operational needs. Publication content (e.g., event listings) may remain visible as long as it is useful and legally permissible. We may archive or delete materials per City policy and applicable retention laws. 

9) Security 

We maintain administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect the integrity of our systems and reduce risks of unauthorized access. No website is 100% secure; we continuously work to improve protections. Information collected for security purposes may be used in connection with investigations or legal proceedings. 

10) Cookies & Analytics 

Web Cookies 

Visitors who submit information via this website should be aware that data linking your computer to this website (a “cookie”) may be created. Temporary cookies may be used when necessary to complete a transaction, to process data submitted to us online or to facilitate ongoing Internet interaction. Information collected on our websites, including cookies, may also be subject to disclosure pursuant to a public records request. However, no information collected will be given to or sold to a third party for solicitations and/or advertising. 

We use cookies and analytics tools to: 

• Operate essential site functions, 

• Understand aggregate visitor patterns, 

• Improve content and user experience. 

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Some analytics tools offer browser addons or optout mechanisms. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality. 

Google Analytics 

Google Analytics is a web analytics service offered by Google that tracks and reports website traffic. Google uses the data collected to track and monitor the use of our Service. This data is shared with other Google services. Google may use the collected data to contextualize and personalize the ads of its own advertising network. 

You can opt-out of having made your activity on the Service available to Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on. The add-on prevents the Google Analytics JavaScript (ga.js, analytics.js, and dc.js) from sharing information with Google Analytics about visits and activity. 

For more information on the privacy practices of Google, please visit the Google Privacy & Terms web page. 

11) Online Forms, Email Communications & Newsletters 

This website will not collect personally identifiable information (such as name, address, telephone number, etc.) unless you provide such information voluntarily. We may ask for such information so that we can tailor interactive features of this website to your specific interests and needs (including periodically forwarding information that matches your selected interests). You are free to provide or not to provide the requested information. If you choose not to provide this type of information, you can still visit most of the website, but you may be unable to participate in certain online forums. Any personal information voluntarily provided by visitors, including personal information submitted on online forms and e-mail, will be used for the purposes stated on the web page and may also be shared with other agencies as required by law or pursuant to agency authority. Information submitted through this website also may be subject to disclosure pursuant to a public records request. 

If you subscribe to our newsletter or updates: 

• We use your email to send information about events, attractions, and City news related to tourism. 

• You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails or by contacting us (see Section 16). 

• We may maintain subscription logs as part of municipal records. 

12) Third Party Links 

Our site includes links to nonCity websites. We do not control or endorse the content or privacy practices of those sites. Review their policies before providing information. 

13) Children’s Privacy 

Our site is intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 via this website. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate steps. 

14) Photography, Video & Event Submissions 

By submitting photographs, videos, or event details for publication: 

• You confirm you have the right to share the content and consent to its public display. 

• Publication may include attribution (e.g., your organization name) and may be shared on our social channels. 

• Do not include personal information about individuals without appropriate permission. 

15) Social Media 

Content or messages you post on our official social media pages may be publicly visible. We may moderate submissions consistent with our community guidelines and applicable law. 

16) How to Contact Us 

Questions about this Policy or our practices can be directed to: 

Visit Pearland 
11200 Broadway, Suite 1390, Pearland, TX 77584 
Email: [email protected] 
Phone: 281-997-5970 
Web: visitpearland.com 

17) Changes to This Policy 

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our services, technology, or applicable law. We will post updates on this page with a Last Updated date. Significant changes may be communicated through a website notice. 

18) Accessibility 

We are committed to providing accessible information. If you need this Policy in an alternative format or require assistance, contact us using the information in Section 16. 

19) Disclaimer of No Additional Rights 

This Policy is intended to explain our practices and applicable public sector context. It does not expand legal rights or obligations beyond those established by law. Nothing in this Policy waives the City’s sovereign or governmental immunity.  Nothing in this Policy shall be construed to create a contract or enforceable promise.