Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Hiking Hacks (Elena Biancardi Travel and Hiking Blog)

At Hiking Hacks, accessible from www.hikinghacks.info, maintaining the privacy of our visitors is a top priority. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect and how we utilize it.

If you have inquiries or need further clarification regarding our Privacy Policy, please feel free to reach out to us at elena@hikinghacks.info

This Privacy Policy pertains solely to our online activities and applies to visitors to our website concerning the information they provide or we collect. It does not extend to any offline information collection or channels other than our website.

Consent

By using our website, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. 

The term “you” refers to anyone who uses, visits, and/or views the website. By visiting and using our website, you accept and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. Your continued use of the website after any changes to our Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of those changes and updates.

Information We Collect

We will clearly indicate the personal information we request and the reasons for its necessity when soliciting it from you.

If you contact us directly, we may receive additional details such as your name, email address, phone number, the contents of your message, and any other information you choose to disclose.

When registering for an account, we may ask for contact details such as your name, company name, address, email address, and telephone number.

Your personal information is used to personalize your experience, improve the website, provide customer service support, process requests or transactions, tailor advertisements, elicit reviews, offer promotions, and follow up with correspondence. We may also provide offers and promotions from partners and/or affiliates in exchange for a commission.

Comments and Social Media

Comments left on our website are retained indefinitely, including the comment and its metadata, to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically. Social media accounts and sharing options are available, and interactions on social media may result in the voluntary disclosure of personal information, which becomes public information.

How We Use Your Information

We employ the information we collect for various purposes, including but not limited to:

• Operating and maintaining our website
• Enhancing and personalizing user experiences
• Analyzing website usage patterns
• Developing new features and functionalities
• Communication with users, including updates and marketing messages
• Fraud detection and prevention

Log Files

Hiking Hacks follows standard log file procedures, which record visitors’ interactions with our website. This includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser types, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), date and time stamps, referring/exit pages, and possibly the number of clicks. This data is not personally identifiable and is used for analyzing trends, administering the site, tracking user movements, and gathering demographic information.

Use of Cookies

Our website may use cookies to facilitate use, including an anonymous unique identifier sent to your computer’s hard drive, non-personally identifiable information such as your IP address, geographic location, language preference, and date and time of visits. Cookies may be used to optimize and personalize browsing experiences, check website analytics, save preferences, serve ads, and post comments. You have the option to disable cookies on your computer, but this may limit access to features and content.

Advertising Partners Privacy Policies

Please refer to the Privacy Policies of our advertising partners for information regarding their practices. These partners may utilize technologies like cookies, JavaScript, or Web Beacons for personalized advertising content.

We do not have access to or control over cookies used by third-party advertisers.

Third-Party Privacy Policies

Our Privacy Policy does not apply to other advertisers or websites. We advise you to consult the respective Privacy Policies of these third-party ad servers for detailed information on their practices and opt-out options.

You can manage cookie settings through your browser preferences. Visit your browser’s website for detailed instructions on cookie management.

Security

We follow industry standards to protect your personal information submitted to us, but we cannot guarantee absolute security. Third-party vendors may handle payment transactions, and your information is not stored on our website.

GDPR Data Protection Rights

Every user is entitled to:

• Access their personal data
• Rectify inaccurate information
• Erase personal data under certain conditions
• Restrict processing of personal data under certain conditions
• Object to processing of personal data under certain conditions
• Data portability under certain conditions

Please contact us to exercise these rights, and we will respond within one month.

Children’s Information

Our website is intended for individuals over the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect, use, or disclose personal information from children under the age of 13 without prior parental or guardian consent. If you believe your child (under the age of 13) has provided such information on our website, please contact us immediately, and we will promptly remove it from our records.

Privacy Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy is effective as of 23/01/2020  and may be updated periodically. Your continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of updated terms. Check this page for updates.