Privacy Policy

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1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

• Account Information: Username, email address, and encrypted password when you register
• Newsletter Subscription: Email address and subscription preferences
• Communication: Messages you send us through contact forms or email

Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, and basic analytics
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and device information
• Cookies: Small files stored on your device for functionality and analytics

2. How We Use Your Information

• Provide and maintain our adventure blog service
• Send newsletters about new blog posts and gear reviews (only if you subscribe)
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Improve our website and content based on usage patterns
• Protect against fraud and ensure website security

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share information only in these limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: Trusted third parties who help us operate our website (hosting, email delivery, analytics)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfer: If our business is sold or merged (with notice to you)

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• Encrypted password storage using industry-standard hashing
• Secure HTTPS connections for all data transmission
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis

5. Your Rights and Choices

All Users

• Unsubscribe: Easily unsubscribe from newsletters using links in emails
• Account Management: Update or delete your account information
• Data Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data

EU Residents (GDPR Rights)

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Object: Object to processing of your personal data

California Residents (CCPA Rights)

• Right to know what personal information we collect and how it's used
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of sale of personal information (we don't sell data)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising these rights

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as:

• Your account remains active
• Needed to provide our services
• Required for legal or business purposes
• You remain subscribed to our newsletter

Inactive accounts may be deleted after 3 years of inactivity with prior notice.

7. Third-Party Services

Our website may use third-party services:

• Cloudinary: Image hosting and optimization
• Analytics: Website usage statistics (anonymized)
• Email Service: Newsletter delivery

These services have their own privacy policies and are used in compliance with applicable laws.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information during such transfers.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by email (if you have an account) or by posting a notice on our website. Your continued use of our service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your rights, contact us: