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Privacy Policy

Effective date: October 2, 2026

This website, theshortleave.com (the "Website"), is operated by W2WD LLC, 30 N Gould Street, Sheridan, WY 82801 ("W2WD LLC," "we," "us"). The Short Leave is a brand used by W2WD LLC. This policy describes how we handle information when you use this website or when we contact you about The Short Leave.

Information gathered during SMS campaigns will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for their marketing purposes.

Who we are

The Short Leave is a private brand of W2WD LLC. This website is our public home: a place to read about getting away without wrecking the month. It is not a government site, not a lender or bank, and not a news organization.

Information we receive

  • Technical data. Standard server logs may include IP address, browser type, device, referring URL, and the time of your visit.
  • Contact messages. The Contact form validates your entries without sending or storing them. When you email us, we receive the information in your message so we can respond.
  • Unsubscribe requests. The stop-text form validates your entries but is not connected to subscription processing. Reply STOP directly to a text to stop messages.
  • Messaging data. If you receive text messages from us, we hold the mobile number used to deliver those messages, your consent record, and any STOP requests.

How we use information

We use information to:

  • operate and secure this website;
  • respond to inquiries;
  • send service and marketing text messages about The Short Leave when you have given express consent;
  • honor STOP and unsubscribe requests;
  • comply with law and respond to valid legal process.

Text messages

Marketing from The Short Leave is sent by SMS, and only after you give express consent. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to cancel. Reply HELP for help. Our Stop text updates page explains how to stop messages. Consent is not required to purchase anything or to use this website. We do not run email marketing campaigns. Email is collected only so we can reply to you.

Your mobile information will not be shared with any third party for marketing purposes.

Cookies and similar tools

This website does not set a marketing pixel of its own. Your browser may store a small cookie or local preference related to a form confirmation. We do not run a cross-context behavioral advertising program on this site.

Sharing

We may share information with vendors who host this website or help us deliver messages, and if required by law. We do not sell your personal information for money.

Your choices

Use Contact for questions or privacy requests. Reply STOP to stop text messages. Our Stop text updates page provides instructions.

Residents of certain U.S. states may have additional rights to know, delete, or correct personal information, or to opt out of "sale" or "sharing" as those words are defined by state law. To make a request, use the Contact page and describe it.

Retention

Server logs are kept only as long as needed for security and operations. Contact messages, messaging records, and unsubscribe requests are kept as long as needed to respond and to honor them.

Children

This website is intended for adults in the United States. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes

We may update this policy. The effective date above will change when we do. Continued use of the site after an update means you have seen the revised policy.

Contact

W2WD LLC operates this website. For privacy questions, use the Contact page and reference "The Short Leave / Privacy," email admin@theshortleave.com, call (575) 205-8864, or write to W2WD LLC, 30 N Gould Street, Sheridan, WY 82801.