Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 2024

AdventureForge respects your privacy. We only collect and use personal information necessary to provide you with an excellent outdoor gear planning experience. This privacy policy explains what we collect, how we use it, and your rights.

TLDR; (Too Long; Didn't Read)

We collect basic identification information when you create an account (email, password) to provide personalized gear recommendations and trip planning.

We use cookies for essential functionality and optional analytics to improve the website performance and user experience.

We collect gear preferences and trip planning data to provide personalized recommendations and remember your saved gear kits.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. Period.

You control your data - you can delete your account and all associated data at any time.

We are GDPR compliant and respect EU privacy regulations if you are located in Europe.

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an AdventureForge account, we collect your email address and password. We use your email to send account-related notifications and to help you recover your account if needed.

Gear and Trip Data

We store your saved gear kits, trip plans, and preferences to provide personalized recommendations. This includes gear you mark as favorites, saved collections, and trip planning information.

Device and Usage Information

Basic technical information about your device and how you use our site, such as browser type, screen size, and pages visited. This helps us optimize the experience for different devices.

Payment Information

If you purchase gear recommendations or premium features, payment information is processed by secure third-party providers. We never store credit card details on our servers.

Communication Data

If you contact us for support or feedback, we may store those communications to better assist you and improve our services.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • Provide Services: Account management, gear recommendations, trip planning, and personalization
  • Improve Experience: Analyze usage patterns to optimize website performance and user experience
  • Security: Prevent fraud, abuse, and ensure platform security
  • Legal Compliance: Meet legal requirements for data retention and privacy laws
  • Communication: Send account notifications, service updates, and respond to inquiries

3. Cookies and Tracking

Essential Cookies

Required for basic website functionality like authentication, gear saving, and secure browsing. These cannot be disabled. Examples include session management and CSRF protection.

Duration: Session (deletes when you close browser)

Analytics Cookies (Optional)

Help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve performance and features. These track anonymous usage patterns, not personal information.

Duration: 2 years • Provider: Privacy-focused analytics only

How to Control Cookies

You can decline non-essential cookies using the banner at the bottom of this page. You can also change your browser settings to block cookies entirely, though this may affect website functionality.

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. We only share information as described below:

  • Service Providers: Trusted partners who help us operate the website (hosting, analytics, email delivery). They are contractually obligated to protect your data.
  • Legal Requirements: If required by law enforcement or to protect safety, we may share information with authorities.
  • Account Transfers: During mergers or acquisitions, user data may be transferred subject to proper data protection.

5. Your Rights and Controls

Under privacy laws including GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your data:

  • Access: Request a copy of all personal data we hold about you
  • Rectification: Have inaccurate data corrected or incomplete data completed
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal requirements)
  • Portability: Obtain your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Withdraw Consent: Change cookie preferences or revoke consent

Contact us: To exercise any rights or ask questions about our privacy practices, send an email to privacy@adventureforge.co

6. Contact Information

Privacy Inquiries

privacy@adventureforge.co

This privacy policy was last updated on October 3, 2024. We will notify you of any significant changes via email or site announcements.