Effective Date: 1st of December 2024
At HikeFlare.com, we value your privacy and are committed to safeguarding the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your data when you visit our website and use our services.
1. Information we collect several types of information to provide and improve our services to you.
Personal Data: When you sign up for newsletters, fill out a contact form, or make a purchase via affiliate links, we collect personal information such as your name, email address and other identifiable details.
Non-Personal Data: We collect information that does not identify you personally, such as your browser type, IP address, operating system, and browsing behavior on our website.
Cookies: We use cookies to enhance your experience on our site, analyze site usage, and serve personalized ads. For more details on cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy section (Section 9).
2. How we use your information. We use your personal information for the following purposes:
To provide you with,
- Newsletters
- Updates
- Promotional content
- To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
- To analyze website traffic and improve our site’s functionality.
- To track affiliate purchases (using Amazon Associates only)
- To enhance the overall user experience by personalizing content.
3. Policy about Sharing Your Information.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties under any circumstance. However, we may share information with trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website or conducting business activities, such as,
Third-Party Service Providers: We use third-party services like:
- Omnisend for email marketing
- Amazon Associates for affiliate tracking
- Google Analytics for site analytics
These third parties may access your information but are required not to disclose or use it for other purposes.
Legal Compliance: We may disclose your personal information to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights, or respond to lawful requests by public authorities.
4. Children’s Privacy.
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect any personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 13, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to remove the information.
5. Data Retention.
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. If you wish to request the deletion of your personal data, please contact us at contact@hikeflare.com
6. User Rights.
As a user, you have the right to:
- Access your personal information.
- Correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Delete your personal data from our systems.
- Opt-Out of our newsletters and promotional emails at any time by clicking unsubscribe link in the email.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@hikeflare.com
7. Security of Your Information.
We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information. This includes using encryption technologies, secure servers, and other protective measures. However, we all need to understand that no method of internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
8. Third-Party Links.
Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the content or practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those sites before providing any personal information.
9. Cookie Policy
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic functionality of the site, such as remembering your preferences.
- Analytics Cookies: To track website performance and improve user experience
- Advertising Cookies: Used to serve personalized advertisements.
.You can control or disable cookies in your browser settings. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.
10. Updates to This Privacy Policy.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.”
We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
11. Contact Us.
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at contact@hikeflare.com