Privacy Policy

Hike ADK may collect information that users submit directly, including name, email address, message content, topic selection, page URL, photo submission details, captions, attribution names, and similar information.

If SMS trail alerts or email updates are enabled, Hike ADK may collect phone numbers, email addresses, consent records, subscription status, unsubscribe status, and related delivery information.

The site may also collect technical information such as browser type, device information, approximate location signals, pages visited, timestamps, referring pages, IP address, cookies, and similar analytics or security information.

Hike ADK uses submitted information to respond to messages, review corrections, improve hiking resources, process photo submissions, send requested alerts or updates, protect against spam or abuse, maintain site security, and improve the website.

Hike ADK does not sell personal information. Information may be shared with service providers that help operate the site, deliver messages, process forms, host data, provide analytics, send email, or send SMS messages.

Contact form submissions may include name, email address, topic, message, page URL, and spam-prevention fields. These submissions are sent to Hike ADK through an email delivery provider so the message can be reviewed and answered.

Users may also contact Hike ADK directly at contact@hikeadk.com.

If users sign up for SMS trail alerts, Hike ADK may use the submitted phone number to send hiking-related alerts, access updates, or related service messages. Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply. Users can opt out by following the instructions provided with the messages, including replying STOP when supported.

If email updates or newsletters are offered, users may unsubscribe using the unsubscribe link or instructions included in those messages.

Hike ADK may use cookies, local storage, analytics tools, and similar technologies to understand site traffic, improve site performance, remember interface preferences, prevent abuse, and measure which pages are useful.

Third-party analytics providers may process information according to their own policies. Users can adjust browser settings to limit cookies or use available opt-out tools from analytics providers.

If users submit photos, captions, corrections, trail information, or other content, Hike ADK may review, edit, store, and publish that content with attribution when appropriate. Users should submit only content they own or have permission to share.

Hike ADK keeps information for as long as reasonably needed to operate the website, respond to requests, maintain records, prevent abuse, comply with legal obligations, and improve the resource.

No website or online transmission is completely secure. Hike ADK uses reasonable safeguards and service providers, but users should avoid submitting sensitive personal, medical, financial, or emergency information through the website.

Hike ADK is intended for general outdoor planning and is not directed to children under 13. Children should use the site with a parent or guardian.

Hike ADK may update this policy as the website changes. The updated date will show when changes are made.

Questions about this policy can be sent through the contact page.