Effective Date: June 9, 2025
At Hike Before Destination (https://www.hikebeforedestination.com), your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information such as:
- Your name and email address (when you subscribe, comment, or contact us)
- Your IP address and browser user agent (for spam detection and analytics)
- Cookies and usage data (see Cookies section below)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Improve our website and content
- Respond to inquiries or comments
- Send newsletters or updates (only if you opt-in)
- Analyze website traffic and user behavior via tools like Google Analytics
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties unless required by law.
3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:
- Analyze how visitors use our site (via tools like Google Analytics)
- Remember your preferences
- Improve site speed and performance
By using Hike Before Destination, you consent to our use of cookies. You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.
Third-Party Cookies:
We may also use third-party services that set their own cookies, such as:
- Google Analytics – to track anonymous usage data
- Affiliate programs – to track purchases made via affiliate links
These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie settings.
4. Embedded Content
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. YouTube videos, maps, social media posts). Embedded content from other websites behaves exactly as if you visited the other site, which may collect data and use cookies.
5. Data Security
We use secure protocols to protect your personal data, but no system is 100% secure. You share your information at your own risk.
6. Your Data Rights (GDPR/CCPA)
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access, update, or delete your personal data
- Object to or restrict processing of your data
- Withdraw consent for email communications
- File a complaint with a data protection authority
To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@hikebeforedestination.com.
7. Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new effective date.
9. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, email us at hello@hikebeforedestination.com or use our Contact page.