Fall Color report

The leaves are getting ready to put on their annual show, and we’re watching closely. Fall color doesn’t arrive all at once in Door County. It moves, tree by tree and road by road, as cooler nights and shorter days begin to transform the peninsula. One day you might spot a single maple glowing along the roadside, and a few days later, an entire stretch of forest can look completely different.

So, what should you be watching for?

Keep an eye out for those first hints of yellow, orange, and red, especially on maples, sumac, aspens, and other early changers. Then watch as the color slowly works its way through the canopy and into the hardwood forests. The biggest changes can happen quickly once the overnight temperatures start to drop.

And that’s where we come in.

Each week, we’ll be checking the roads, forests, fields, and shoreline to see where the color is beginning to show, where it’s really starting to pop, and where you might want to take the scenic route. Fall Color Report is coming soon. Check back each week for our latest report, including color progression, what’s changing across the peninsula, and a few favorite places to catch the season at its best.

The leaves are getting ready. We’ll let you know when the show begins.

10/23/25
This marks our final dispatch in the weekly peek at Door County’s leafy spectacle. After flirting with a balmy 74 degrees, temps tumbled to a rainy, brisk 42. That drop came with wind—enough to shake loose a good number of leaves, but not all. Plenty still cling to their branches, defiant and dazzling.
Canopy color is near perfection. We’re calling it 95% peak—because while most deciduous trees are ablaze, a few stubborn greens remain. The palette leans golden and orange, brushed with burnt umber and soft browns. But keep your eyes peeled: vivid reds are still popping in pockets like little exclamation points.
 

🌿 Leaf Science Moment

Some trees just don’t know when to let go. Oaks and beeches—especially the smaller ones—hold their leaves through winter. And you know what we call those little beeches, right? Sons-of-beeches. Those lil branchers.
This leaf-holding behavior is called marcescence. It means the tree keeps its leaves until next year’s buds literally push them off. Nature’s version of “I’ll let go when I’m good and ready.”
 

📍 Top Pick of the Week

Color is everywhere, but if you’re chasing the best views, head north to Newport State Park. Hike up to campsites 15 and 16 for a double feature: Europe Lake and Lake Michigan in one sweeping vista.
Peninsula State Park is still a stunner—don’t miss Eagle Terrace, where you’ll overlook Eagle Harbor and Ephraim in full autumn glory. It’s postcard-perfect.
And if the weekend brings a few more sprinkles, take a slow Sunday drive along Bayshore Road. Horseshoe Bay is dressed to impress.
Week 5 Fall Color Report
10/16/25
From Studio B, it’s your fall color report.
Welcome back to your weekly dose of leaf lore and scenic wonder. This week, we’re cruising into the golden hour of the season. Canopy color is surging toward 70–75% peak, and thanks to spotty frost and a splash of rain, the trees are showing off in a big way.
The palette? Think goldenrod and ochre, rusty oranges and burnished ambers. But the real showstoppers right now are the reds—fiery, bold, and finally stepping into the spotlight. Despite some wind, the rain gave trees just enough reprieve to hold onto their leaves, creating a layered, luminous mix that’s perfect for weekend wanderings.
 
🌿 Leaf Science Moment
Frost acts like nature’s accelerator—nudging chlorophyll to retreat and letting those hidden pigments shine. Red maples, in particular, are now igniting the canopy with vivid crimson and scarlet tones, thanks to anthocyanins that thrive in cooler temps.
 
📍 Top Pick of the Week
My favorite little drive right now is Logerquist road and even traveling north on 57 into Jacksonport.  It’s a bit quieter because you have to negotiate the culvert replacement detour.  Now’s the time to climb the Pot Park tower for sweeping panoramic views or take in the quintessential photo opp at the end of the Peninsula by the curvy road. Don’t worry, you’ll know when you’re there because other cars will be pulled over for ‘the shot’. And if you’re chasing that perfect photo? Aim for sunset which is at six o’clock.
Week 4 Fall Color Report
10/9/25
From Studio B, it’s your fall color report.
Hi friends—welcome back to your on-the-ground update, where this week we’re taking the scenic route. Literally. Right now, sugar maples are getting ramped up and glowing overhead which is giving the forest floor some dancing light and catching the light in all the right ways. Overnight lows remained in the 50s and we’ve still had many pleasant days so the leaves are really looking like rose golds, dusty oranges and some vibrant yellows. Don’t fret…next week’s drop to overnight lows in the 40s should speed things along.

It’s ‘tree tunnel’ season—that fleeting moment when the limbs of old hardwoods stretch across rustic roads, forming golden arches that feel straight out of a fairytale. These natural corridors are best seen from behind the windshield or on a slow bike ride, where every curve reveals a new burst of color.

🌿 Leaf Science Moment
Tree tunnels aren’t just pretty—they’re a product of forest edge dynamics. Limbs grow outward toward light, and on narrow roads, that means reaching across the gap. The result? A vaulted canopy that traps warmth, filters light, and intensifies color. It’s nature’s version of stained glass.

🌅 Sunset Watch
We’re now down to 6:14 PM—since last week, another 14-minute drop.

🍂 Color Status: 15-20% to Peak

📍 Top Pick of the Week
Take the drive along bluff crawling roads where tree tunnels are short but dramatic; I like cottage row near Gibraltar bluff in Fish Creek, further south on Monument Point Road even Bluff Court Road and also enjoy sneaking between Hwy 42 and CTH A on Juddville road.

Week 3 Fall Color Report
10/2/25
Week 3 From Studio B, it’s your fall color report.

Hi friends—welcome back to your on-the-ground update and I think we can say, It’s finally happening. The color progression had a hard stall with the continued warm weather but we are now seeing a tip towards those colors moving. Don’t be fooled, we are still quite green and as the real-time color report, beware that Door County is often lumped in with the Northwoods and we are definitely behind them. The temps haven’t given our trees any clue on changing so they are relying solely on light hours. I suspect next week the color will come FAST with overnight temps finally dipping into the 40s. Right now, let’s call it 5% with peak color landing the week of October 20th. You can still see the red pop corn color, but now it’s more like paintbrush tips as more of the tree canopy decides ‘its time’. The sugar maples are leading the charge with their signature blend of gold, orange, and red. These are the trees that define Wisconsin’s fall palette, especially in upland forests and hardwood stands. It’s a slow burn, but it’s starting to glow.

🌿 Leaf Science Moment
But the sumac is red already! Sumac turns color earlier than many trees due to a combination of its genetics and environmental factors like stress. This early coloration can also be triggered or intensified by stress from drought, poor soil, disease, or insects.

🌅 Sunset Watch
The clock is falling fast. Sunset now hits at 6:27 PM—down 12 minutes from last week. Golden hour is shrinking, but the colors are just getting started.

📍 Top Pick of the Week
Drive down CTH P to see the maple hardwood forest from afar, a nice broad scenic view that can contrast the pastoral views of crops being harvested… and central County around Carlsville. Seems areas north are still more green than one would anticipate at this point.

Week 2 Fall Color Report
9/25/25
Week 2 Fall Color Report

From studio B it’s your fall color report. Hi friends—welcome back to your on-the-ground update, where the leaves are real and the yellows are rising. This week, we’re shifting from popcorn bursts to a slow fade of buttery brilliance. Cottonwoods and aspens are lighting up the landscape with golden hues—especially in lowland areas and near water. These species of tree are close cousins, but let’s be clear:
We’re not Colorado. Our aspens don’t blanket mountainsides in bright synchronized shimmer. Cottonwoods are generally quite large, thought of as messy and although they make it look like it’s snowing when they seed in summer, they are no less magical. These are the trees that make the rustling SOUND of fall in a brisk breeze. 

🌿 Leaf Science Moment
So what makes yellow leaves yellow? 
It’s all about carotenoids [kur ROT then noids]—the same pigments that give carrots their color. These golden tones are always in the leaf, but hidden by chlorophyll during the growing season. As chlorophyll fades, carotenoids step into the spotlight—no chemical change required. The clock is falling fast; Sunset now hits at 6:40 PM—down 20 minutes from last week, one of the sad truths for this time of the year.

📍 Top Pick of the Week
Check out Clark Lake Road near Whitefish Dunes State Park. Cottonwoods are glowing along the marsh edges, and the trails offer a quiet canopy of yellow. Bonus: the lake reflections double the color.

Week 1 Fall Color Report
9/18/25
Week 1 Fall Color Report

From Studio B, it’s your fall color report. Hi friends, yes, it’s time. Welcome to your first on-the-ground fall color report. We’re off to a lovely early fall and dappled start with what I like to call POP CORN color. Trees are popping in scattered bursts across the peninsula, especially along roadsides, field edges, and those yard favorites that always seem to jump the gun. Like the first popped puff in a pan of kettle corn kernels, these eager trees are responding to that cold snap we had about a week ago, which whispered to our forest friends, “Winter’s coming…” But, not to panic with this week’s warm temps. Remember, the brightness—or how vivid the colors will become—is due in part to how cold it will be in the overnights. We’re looking for big swings in temps from overnight to daytime hours that will trap sugars in the leaf. This week the chlorophyll is clinging on. Let’s call it a false fall—a teaser for the full feature coming soon.

Warm day temps this week will have a “fade” effect, but looking ahead, expect a mix of sunny skies, mild temps, and no major rain systems—but we sure could use a few showers. Rain now would help leaves “hold on,” per se, as stressed trees will drop sooner. In true Wisconsin fashion, grab a flannel for mornings, T-shirt afternoons, and golden hour selfies, but remember, sunset time is now BEFORE 7 PM.

📍 Top Pick of the Week
Egg Harbor area is your must-see route, where you’ll find the most popcorn trees right from Highway 42, a nice overlook from Eames Farm Hill on CTH E, and nearby pick-your-own apples underway. Bayside color is advanced ahead of lakeside color, as you would expect, so Bayshore Drive is always nice but not real showy yet.

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b. Void where prohibited by law.

c. The invalidity or enforceability of any provision of these rules shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision. In the event that any such provision is determined to be invalid or otherwise unenforceable, these rules shall be construed in accordance with their terms as if the invalid or unenforceable provision were not contained therein.

d. Sponsor may cancel any Contest or any part of a Contest, if any fraud, technical failures or any other factor beyond Sponsor’s reasonable control impairs the integrity or proper functioning of the Contest, as determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion. Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual it finds to be tampering with the entry process or the operation of the Contest or to be acting in violation of these Official Rules or any other promotion or in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner, or to be acting in violation of any federal, state or local law. Any attempt by any person to deliberately undermine the legitimate operation of a Contest may be a violation of criminal and civil law, and, should such an attempt be made, Sponsor reserves the right to seek legal remedies including damages from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, waive or change any of these Official Rules in a particular case, but will advise the public of such waiver or changes as practicable as possible after they are made.

e. Additional copies of these Official Contest Rules and contest-specific rules may be obtained by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the official rules request address or to the station.

g. In addition to these Official Contest Rules, a contest may also have additional rules applicable only to that specific contest. Those contest-specific rules are available in materials detailing the contest and are available upon request. In case of any conflict between these Official Contest Rules and the contest- specific rules, the contest-specific rules shall control.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT?
2. HOW DO WE PROCESS YOUR INFORMATION?
3. WHAT LEGAL BASES DO WE RELY ON TO PROCESS YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?
4. WHEN AND WITH WHOM DO WE SHARE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?
5. WHAT IS OUR STANCE ON THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES?
6. DO WE USE COOKIES AND OTHER TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES?
7. HOW DO WE HANDLE YOUR SOCIAL LOGINS?
8. HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION?
9. HOW DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION SAFE?
10. DO WE COLLECT INFORMATION FROM MINORS?
11. WHAT ARE YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS?
12. CONTROLS FOR DO-NOT-TRACK FEATURES
13. DO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS HAVE SPECIFIC PRIVACY RIGHTS?
14. DO WE MAKE UPDATES TO THIS NOTICE?
15. HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US ABOUT THIS NOTICE?
16. HOW CAN YOU REVIEW, UPDATE, OR DELETE THE DATA WE COLLECT FROM YOU?

1. WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT?

Personal information you disclose to us

In Short: We collect personal information that you provide to us.

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you register on the Services, express an interest in obtaining information about us or our products and Services, when you participate in activities on the Services, or otherwise when you contact us.

Personal Information Provided by You. The personal information that we collect depends on the context of your interactions with us and the Services, the choices you make, and the products and features you use. The personal information we collect may include the following:

  • names
  • email addresses
  • phone numbers
  • mailing addresses
  • contact preferences
  • contact or authentication data

Sensitive Information. We do not process sensitive information.

Social Media Login Data. We may provide you with the option to register with us using your existing social media account details, like your Facebook, Twitter, or other social media account. If you choose to register in this way, we will collect the information described in the section called “HOW DO WE HANDLE YOUR SOCIAL LOGINS?” below.

Application Data. If you use our application(s), we also may collect the following information if you choose to provide us with access or permission:

  • Mobile Device Access. We may request access or permission to certain features from your mobile device, including your mobile device’s microphone, camera, bluetooth, reminders, calendar, and other features. If you wish to change our access or permissions, you may do so in your device’s settings.
  • Mobile Device Data. We automatically collect device information (such as your mobile device ID, model, and manufacturer), operating system, version information and system configuration information, device and application identification numbers, browser type and version, hardware model Internet service provider and/or mobile carrier, and Internet Protocol (IP) address (or proxy server). If you are using our application(s), we may also collect information about the phone network associated with your mobile device, your mobile device’s operating system or platform, the type of mobile device you use, your mobile device’s unique device ID, and information about the features of our application(s) you accessed.
  • Push Notifications. We may request to send you push notifications regarding your account or certain features of the application(s). If you wish to opt out from receiving these types of communications, you may turn them off in your device’s settings.

This information is primarily needed to maintain the security and operation of our application(s), for troubleshooting, and for our internal analytics and reporting purposes.

All personal information that you provide to us must be true, complete, and accurate, and you must notify us of any changes to such personal information.

Information automatically collected

In Short: Some information — such as your Internet Protocol (IP) address and/or browser and device characteristics — is collected automatically when you visit our Services.

We automatically collect certain information when you visit, use, or navigate the Services. This information does not reveal your specific identity (like your name or contact information) but may include device and usage information, such as your IP address, browser and device characteristics, operating system, language preferences, referring URLs, device name, country, location, information about how and when you use our Services, and other technical information. This information is primarily needed to maintain the security and operation of our Services, and for our internal analytics and reporting purposes.

Like many businesses, we also collect information through cookies and similar technologies.

The information we collect includes:

  • Log and Usage Data. Log and usage data is service-related, diagnostic, usage, and performance information our servers automatically collect when you access or use our Services and which we record in log files. Depending on how you interact with us, this log data may include your IP address, device information, browser type, and settings and information about your activity in the Services (such as the date/time stamps associated with your usage, pages and files viewed, searches, and other actions you take such as which features you use), device event information (such as system activity, error reports (sometimes called “crash dumps”), and hardware settings).
  • Device Data. We collect device data such as information about your computer, phone, tablet, or other device you use to access the Services. Depending on the device used, this device data may include information such as your IP address (or proxy server), device and application identification numbers, location, browser type, hardware model, Internet service provider and/or mobile carrier, operating system, and system configuration information.
  • Location Data. We collect location data such as information about your device’s location, which can be either precise or imprecise. How much information we collect depends on the type and settings of the device you use to access the Services. For example, we may use GPS and other technologies to collect geolocation data that tells us your current location (based on your IP address). You can opt out of allowing us to collect this information either by refusing access to the information or by disabling your Location setting on your device. However, if you choose to opt out, you may not be able to use certain aspects of the Services.

2. HOW DO WE PROCESS YOUR INFORMATION?

In Short: We process your information to provide, improve, and administer our Services, communicate with you, for security and fraud prevention, and to comply with law. We may also process your information for other purposes with your consent.

We process your personal information for a variety of reasons, depending on how you interact with our Services, including:

  • To facilitate account creation and authentication and otherwise manage user accounts. We may process your information so you can create and log in to your account, as well as keep your account in working order.
  • To request feedback. We may process your information when necessary to request feedback and to contact you about your use of our Services.
  • To send you marketing and promotional communications. We may process the personal information you send to us for our marketing purposes, if this is in accordance with your marketing preferences. You can opt out of our marketing emails at any time. For more information, see “WHAT ARE YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS?” below).
  • To deliver targeted advertising to you. We may process your information to develop and display personalized content and advertising tailored to your interests, location, and more.
  • To protect our Services. We may process your information as part of our efforts to keep our Services safe and secure, including fraud monitoring and prevention.
  • To identify usage trends. We may process information about how you use our Services to better understand how they are being used so we can improve them.
  • To determine the effectiveness of our marketing and promotional campaigns. We may process your information to better understand how to provide marketing and promotional campaigns that are most relevant to you.
  • To save or protect an individual’s vital interest. We may process your information when necessary to save or protect an individual’s vital interest, such as to prevent harm.

3. WHAT LEGAL BASES DO WE RELY ON TO PROCESS YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?

In Short: We only process your personal information when we believe it is necessary and we have a valid legal reason (i.e., legal basis) to do so under applicable law, like with your consent, to comply with laws, to provide you with services to enter into or fulfill our contractual obligations, to protect your rights, or to fulfill our legitimate business interests.

If you are located in the EU or UK, this section applies to you.

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK GDPR require us to explain the valid legal bases we rely on in order to process your personal information. As such, we may rely on the following legal bases to process your personal information:

  • Consent. We may process your information if you have given us permission (i.e., consent) to use your personal information for a specific purpose. You can withdraw your consent at any time. Learn more about withdrawing your consent.
  • Legitimate Interests. We may process your information when we believe it is reasonably necessary to achieve our legitimate business interests and those interests do not outweigh your interests and fundamental rights and freedoms. For example, we may process your personal information for some of the purposes described in order to:
    • Send users information about special offers and discounts on our products and services
    • Develop and display personalized and relevant advertising content for our users
    • Analyze how our Services are used so we can improve them to engage and retain users
    • Support our marketing activities
    • Diagnose problems and/or prevent fraudulent activities
    • Understand how our users use our products and services so we can improve user experience
  • Legal Obligations. We may process your information where we believe it is necessary for compliance with our legal obligations, such as to cooperate with a law enforcement body or regulatory agency, exercise or defend our legal rights, or disclose your information as evidence in litigation in which we are involved.
  • Vital Interests. We may process your information where we believe it is necessary to protect your vital interests or the vital interests of a third party, such as situations involving potential threats to the safety of any person.

If you are located in Canada, this section applies to you.

We may process your information if you have given us specific permission (i.e., express consent) to use your personal information for a specific purpose, or in situations where your permission can be inferred (i.e., implied consent). You can withdraw your consent at any time.

In some exceptional cases, we may be legally permitted under applicable law to process your information without your consent, including, for example:

  • If collection is clearly in the interests of an individual and consent cannot be obtained in a timely way
  • For investigations and fraud detection and prevention
  • For business transactions provided certain conditions are met
  • If it is contained in a witness statement and the collection is necessary to assess, process, or settle an insurance claim
  • For identifying injured, ill, or deceased persons and communicating with next of kin
  • If we have reasonable grounds to believe an individual has been, is, or may be victim of financial abuse
  • If it is reasonable to expect collection and use with consent would compromise the availability or the accuracy of the information and the collection is reasonable for purposes related to investigating a breach of an agreement or a contravention of the laws of Canada or a province
  • If disclosure is required to comply with a subpoena, warrant, court order, or rules of the court relating to the production of records
  • If it was produced by an individual in the course of their employment, business, or profession and the collection is consistent with the purposes for which the information was produced
  • If the collection is solely for journalistic, artistic, or literary purposes
  • If the information is publicly available and is specified by the regulations

4. WHEN AND WITH WHOM DO WE SHARE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?

In Short: We may share information in specific situations described in this section and/or with the following categories of third parties.

Vendors, Consultants, and Other Third-Party Service Providers. We may share your data with third-party vendors, service providers, contractors, or agents (“third parties“) who perform services for us or on our behalf and require access to such information to do that work. The categories of third parties we may share personal information with are as follows:

  • Data Analytics Services

We also may need to share your personal information in the following situations:

  • Business Transfers. We may share or transfer your information in connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business to another company.

5. WHAT IS OUR STANCE ON THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES?

In Short: We are not responsible for the safety of any information that you share with third parties that we may link to or who advertise on our Services, but are not affiliated with, our Services.

The Services may link to third-party websites, online services, or mobile applications and/or contain advertisements from third parties that are not affiliated with us and which may link to other websites, services, or applications. Accordingly, we do not make any guarantee regarding any such third parties, and we will not be liable for any loss or damage caused by the use of such third-party websites, services, or applications. The inclusion of a link towards a third-party website, service, or application does not imply an endorsement by us. We cannot guarantee the safety and privacy of data you provide to any third parties. Any data collected by third parties is not covered by this privacy notice. We are not responsible for the content or privacy and security practices and policies of any third parties, including other websites, services, or applications that may be linked to or from the Services. You should review the policies of such third parties and contact them directly to respond to your questions.

6. DO WE USE COOKIES AND OTHER TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES?

In Short: We may use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect and store your information.

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies (like web beacons and pixels) to access or store information. Specific information about how we use such technologies and how you can refuse certain cookies is set out in our Cookie Notice.

7. HOW DO WE HANDLE YOUR SOCIAL LOGINS?

In Short: If you choose to register or log in to our Services using a social media account, we may have access to certain information about you.

Our Services offer you the ability to register and log in using your third-party social media account details (like your Facebook or Twitter logins). Where you choose to do this, we will receive certain profile information about you from your social media provider. The profile information we receive may vary depending on the social media provider concerned, but will often include your name, email address, friends list, and profile picture, as well as other information you choose to make public on such a social media platform.

We will use the information we receive only for the purposes that are described in this privacy notice or that are otherwise made clear to you on the relevant Services. Please note that we do not control, and are not responsible for, other uses of your personal information by your third-party social media provider. We recommend that you review their privacy notice to understand how they collect, use, and share your personal information, and how you can set your privacy preferences on their sites and apps.

8. HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION?

In Short: We keep your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy notice unless otherwise required by law.

We will only keep your personal information for as long as it is necessary for the purposes set out in this privacy notice, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law (such as tax, accounting, or other legal requirements). No purpose in this notice will require us keeping your personal information for longer than the period of time in which users have an account with us.When we have no ongoing legitimate business need to process your personal information, we will either delete or anonymize such information, or, if this is not possible (for example, because your personal information has been stored in backup archives), then we will securely store your personal information and isolate it from any further processing until deletion is possible.

9. HOW DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION SAFE?

In Short: We aim to protect your personal information through a system of organizational and technical security measures.

We have implemented appropriate and reasonable technical and organizational security measures designed to protect the security of any personal information we process. However, despite our safeguards and efforts to secure your information, no electronic transmission over the Internet or information storage technology can be guaranteed to be 100% secure, so we cannot promise or guarantee that hackers, cybercriminals, or other unauthorized third parties will not be able to defeat our security and improperly collect, access, steal, or modify your information. Although we will do our best to protect your personal information, transmission of personal information to and from our Services is at your own risk. You should only access the Services within a secure environment.

10. DO WE COLLECT INFORMATION FROM MINORS?

In Short: We do not knowingly collect data from or market to minors.

Case Communications LLC (“fm 106.9 the Lodge” or “Sponsor”) will conduct all radio station contests and sweepstakes (“Contests”), including on-air contests, online and text-based contests, and contests conducted through a fm 106.9 the Lodge’s social media account (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, etc.), substantially as described in the contest rules policy. Unless otherwise specified, all Contests are open only to legal U.S. residents age eighteen (18) years or older at the time of entry with a valid Social Security number. At times individuals age thirteen (13) to seventeen (17) may be eligible to participate in Contests with the approval of a parent or legal guardian, provided that the parent or legal guardian is a legal U.S. resident at least eighteen (18) years of age at the time of entry with a valid Social Security, but Sponsor reserves the right to refuse to award certain prizes to or on behalf of any minor.

11. WHAT ARE YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS?

In Short: In some regions, such as the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom (UK), and Canada, you have rights that allow you greater access to and control over your personal information. You may review, change, or terminate your account at any time.

In some regions (like the EEA, UK, and Canada), you have certain rights under applicable data protection laws. These may include the right (i) to request access and obtain a copy of your personal information, (ii) to request rectification or erasure; (iii) to restrict the processing of your personal information; and (iv) if applicable, to data portability. In certain circumstances, you may also have the right to object to the processing of your personal information. You can make such a request by contacting us by using the contact details provided in the section “HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US ABOUT THIS NOTICE?” below.

We will consider and act upon any request in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

If you are located in the EEA or UK and you believe we are unlawfully processing your personal information, you also have the right to complain to your Member State data protection authority or UK data protection authority.

If you are located in Switzerland, you may contact the Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner.

Withdrawing your consent: If we are relying on your consent to process your personal information, which may be express and/or implied consent depending on the applicable law, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us by using the contact details provided in the section “HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US ABOUT THIS NOTICE?” below or updating your preferences. However, please note that this will not affect the lawfulness of the processing before its withdrawal nor, when applicable law allows, will it affect the processing of your personal information conducted in reliance on lawful processing grounds other than consent. Opting out of marketing and promotional communications: You can unsubscribe from our marketing and promotional communications at any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link in the emails that we send, or by contacting us using the details provided in the section “HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US ABOUT THIS NOTICE?” below. You will then be removed from the marketing lists. However, we may still communicate with you — for example, to send you service-related messages that are necessary for the administration and use of your account, to respond to service requests, or for other non-marketing purposes. Account Information If you would at any time like to review or change the information in your account or terminate your account, you can:
  • Contact us using the contact information provided.
Upon your request to terminate your account, we will deactivate or delete your account and information from our active databases. However, we may retain some information in our files to prevent fraud, troubleshoot problems, assist with any investigations, enforce our legal terms and/or comply with applicable legal requirements. Cookies and similar technologies: Most Web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. If you prefer, you can usually choose to set your browser to remove cookies and to reject cookies. If you choose to remove cookies or reject cookies, this could affect certain features or services of our Services. You may also opt out of interest-based advertising by advertisers on our Services. If you have questions or comments about your privacy rights, you may email us at privacy@doorcountyradiogroup.com.

12. CONTROLS FOR DO-NOT-TRACK FEATURES

Most web browsers and some mobile operating systems and mobile applications include a Do-Not-Track (“DNT”) feature or setting you can activate to signal your privacy preference not to have data about your online browsing activities monitored and collected. At this stage no uniform technology standard for recognizing and implementing DNT signals has been finalized. As such, we do not currently respond to DNT browser signals or any other mechanism that automatically communicates your choice not to be tracked online. If a standard for online tracking is adopted that we must follow in the future, we will inform you about that practice in a revised version of this privacy notice.

13. DO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS HAVE SPECIFIC PRIVACY RIGHTS?

In Short: Yes, if you are a resident of California, you are granted specific rights regarding access to your personal information.

California Civil Code Section 1798.83, also known as the “Shine The Light” law, permits our users who are California residents to request and obtain from us, once a year and free of charge, information about categories of personal information (if any) we disclosed to third parties for direct marketing purposes and the names and addresses of all third parties with which we shared personal information in the immediately preceding calendar year. If you are a California resident and would like to make such a request, please submit your request in writing to us using the contact information provided below.

If you are under 18 years of age, reside in California, and have a registered account with Services, you have the right to request removal of unwanted data that you publicly post on the Services. To request removal of such data, please contact us using the contact information provided below and include the email address associated with your account and a statement that you reside in California. We will make sure the data is not publicly displayed on the Services, but please be aware that the data may not be completely or comprehensively removed from all our systems (e.g., backups, etc.).

14. DO WE MAKE UPDATES TO THIS NOTICE?

In Short: Yes, we will update this notice as necessary to stay compliant with relevant laws.

We may update this privacy notice from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated “Revised” date and the updated version will be effective as soon as it is accessible. If we make material changes to this privacy notice, we may notify you either by prominently posting a notice of such changes or by directly sending you a notification. We encourage you to review this privacy notice frequently to be informed of how we are protecting your information.

15. HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US ABOUT THIS NOTICE?

If you have questions or comments about this notice, you may email us at jaime@doorcountyradiogroup.com
or by post to:

Case Communications, LLC
10331 N Water Street
P O BOX 106
Ephraim, WI 54211
United States

16. HOW CAN YOU REVIEW, UPDATE, OR DELETE THE DATA WE COLLECT FROM YOU?

Based on the applicable laws of your country, you may have the right to request access to the personal information we collect from you, change that information, or delete it. To request to review, update, or delete your personal information, please fill out and submit a data subject access request.

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