Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 24, 2025
Last Updated: February 24, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to www.ThruHikingGuide.com (the “Site,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), operated under “JamesDeeMedia.” This website is primarily a redirect to HikingThru.com, where you can find curated hiking videos and related content. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you interact with or visit our Site. We aim to comply with all applicable privacy laws and regulations, including those in Canada, the U.S., and other relevant jurisdictions.

Redirection Notice: We do not host or embed any videos on ThruHikingGuide.com. All video content is located on HikingThru.com. Once you leave our Site, your interactions are governed by the third-party website’s own Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Please review them carefully.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information You Provide Voluntarily
• We do not actively collect personal data (such as email addresses, names, or payment details) through sign-up forms on ThruHikingGuide.com. However, if you choose to contact us directly (e.g., via email), we may receive any information you voluntarily include (e.g., your name, email address).

1.2 Automatic Data Collection (Non-Personal)
• We may collect certain non-personal information automatically (e.g., browser type, device information, pages viewed, and the date/time of your visit) using cookies or other tracking technologies. This data is typically used for analytics and site improvement.
• We have also implemented a minimal “first-visit” notification system that sends an ephemeral alert to our private Slack channel when a user (coming from an external source) first arrives on the Site. This does not store or reveal your IP address. It only performs a “referrer” check and sets a non-identifying cookie (visited=1) to avoid repeat notifications. No personal data is stored, and no ongoing user tracking is performed beyond this first-visit check.

1.3 Advertisements
• We may display advertisements or sponsored content on our Site. Ad networks could use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior to display relevant ads. Any data collected via these ad services is governed by the respective third parties’ privacy policies, and we do not control or have direct access to the data they collect.

1.4 External Links
• The Site may contain links to external websites (including social media platforms). We do not control those external sites or their privacy practices, and any engagement is at your own risk. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.

1.5 Amazon Associates Program
• We participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for websites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com or affiliated sites. Amazon may use cookies and similar technologies to track purchases originating from links on our Site, but we do not have access to any personally identifiable information collected by Amazon. For details on how Amazon collects and processes data, please refer to Amazon’s Privacy Notice.

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 Responding to Inquiries
• If you contact us by email, we only use the information you provide to respond to your inquiry. We do not add you to any mailing list without your explicit consent.

2.2 Analytics and Site Improvements
• We collect non-personal information (including cookie data) to understand how users interact with the Site. This helps us improve user experience, layout, and overall site performance.

2.3 Google Search Console and Other Analytics
• We may use Google Search Console (and potentially other analytics tools) to monitor our visibility and performance on search engines. These services collect data such as search queries and site traffic but generally do not provide personally-identifiable information. The use of these analytics tools helps us optimize our content and user experience.

2.4 No Selling of Personal Data
• We do not sell, rent, or otherwise monetize any personal information provided to us, whether voluntarily or automatically.

3. Data Storage and Retention

• Personal information you voluntarily share with us (e.g., via email) is stored securely and only for as long as needed to fulfill your request or comply with legal obligations.

• We implement industry-standard security measures (e.g., password-protected databases, restricted access) to help protect against unauthorized access. However, no electronic transmission or storage method is 100% secure, and we disclaim liability for any unauthorized access beyond our reasonable control.

4. Sharing and Disclosure

• We do not share, sell, or otherwise disclose personal information to third parties for their marketing or advertising purposes.

• We may share limited information with service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics) who assist us in operating the Site. These providers are contractually obligated to protect the data we share with them.

• We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or other legal process.

• If we transfer or store data outside of Canada or the U.S., we take steps to ensure the data is protected in accordance with applicable privacy regulations.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

5.1 “visited” Cookie
• We use a “visited” cookie to ensure we only send our Slack notification on your first external visit. This cookie does not contain personal data and is not used to track your browsing beyond our Site.

5.2 Advertising Cookies
• Third-party ad services (including Amazon, if you click on our affiliate links) may place or read cookies on your browser to measure ad performance, show relevant ads, or perform analytics. We do not control how these third-party cookies are used. Refer to their privacy policies for details on opting out or limiting data collection.

5.3 Cookie Consent
• Depending on your jurisdiction, you may be prompted to accept or reject certain cookies. Rejecting cookies may limit your experience or certain functionalities on the Site.

5.4 Browser Settings
• You can manage your cookie preferences (including blocking or deleting cookies) through your browser settings. Note that blocking cookies may affect some features on our Site.

6. External Links & Third-Party Content

6.1 Redirect to HikingThru.com
• ThruHikingGuide.com is primarily a redirect to HikingThru.com, which hosts the content we reference. We do not control or maintain any of that site’s content, nor do we assume responsibility for its privacy practices. Please review the relevant Privacy Policy before interacting with any third-party platform.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time at our sole discretion. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent changes. Your continued use of the Site after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or any personal data we may hold, please contact us at: HikingFootage@hotmail.ca.

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