Privacy Policy

No personal information about you is collected when you visit this website unless you choose to contact me and provide this information. I do not use data analytics services, including Google Analytics or any similar tools. Here’s how I handle information about your visit to this website.

Information Automatically Collected

HikingGuy.com uses the Cloudflare service provided by Cloudflare Inc. to enhance website performance and security. Cloudflare may collect and process certain technical information automatically, such as:

  • IP address,
  • Browser type,
  • Device type,
  • Pages accessed, and
  • Date and time of your visit.

This information is used exclusively for security purposes, such as detecting malicious activity, and for improving the delivery of website content. Cloudflare’s privacy policy applies to this data and can be found here. Data transmission to the US is based on the Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC) of the European Commission.

I do not collect or store this information on my servers.

Cookies

HikingGuy.com does not set or use cookies directly. However, third-party services such as Cloudflare or embedded content providers (e.g., YouTube) may use cookies as part of their functionality. You can disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer.

External Links

This website contains links to external websites. Once you leave HikingGuy.com, you are subject to the privacy policies of those sites. I am not responsible for the content or practices of external websites.

Personally Provided Information

You are not required to provide any personal information to use this website. If you choose to contact me (e.g., via email, social media, or other channels), any personal information you provide will only be used to respond to your inquiry or fulfill the purpose of your communication.

HikingGuy.com does not sell, share, or transfer personal information to third parties, except as required by law.

Third-Party Services

Some pages on HikingGuy.com may embed content from third-party websites, such as YouTube or CalTopo. These external services may collect their own data or set cookies. For information on their data collection and privacy practices, please refer to their respective privacy policies.

Endorsement Disclaimer

HikingGuy.com does not endorse or recommend any linked service, company, or organization unless explicitly stated.

Updates to This Policy

This privacy policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in website practices or legal requirements. Please check this page regularly for updates.