Who we are
At Hiker’s Fitness Gears, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our customers. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard the personal information you provide when visiting our website, hikerfitgear.com, or using our services.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information such as your name, email address, shipping address, and payment information when you place an order or sign up for our newsletter. We also automatically collect certain non-personal information, such as your IP address, browser type, and operating system, through the use of cookies and other tracking technologies.
Use of Information
We use the personal information you provide to process and fulfill your orders, communicate with you about your purchases, and deliver relevant content and advertisements. We may also use this information to improve our website and services, and for internal purposes such as data analysis and research.
The non-personal information we collect is used to analyze website traffic, improve user experience, and for marketing and advertising purposes.
Sharing Information
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their direct marketing purposes unless you have provided explicit consent. However, we may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting business, or servicing you. These service providers are obligated to keep your information confidential and secure.
We may also disclose your information as required by law or in response to a valid legal request, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Hiker’s Fitness Gears, our customers, or others.
Data Security
We implement reasonable physical, administrative, and technical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of data transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Hiker’s Fitness Gears. This Privacy Policy does not apply to such third-party websites or services, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised Privacy Policy on our website.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website. For hikers, cyclists, and outdoor enthusiasts sharing photos from their adventures, please be mindful of any location metadata before uploading images.
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site, you may opt-in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These cookies are for your convenience, so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. Each of these cookies will last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year except set differently on your browser. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for as long as is set on your browser.
If you edit or publish an article or product review, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article or review you just edited.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles and product reviews on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.) from other websites. Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Who we share your data with
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment or product review, the comment/review and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue. For outdoor enthusiasts who may revisit gear reviews over time, keeping previous comments available provides valuable context.
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments and product reviews may be checked through an automated spam detection service to maintain a quality experience for the Hiker’s Fitness Gears community.
Terms of Service
In addition to this Privacy Policy, your use of hikerfitgear.com is also governed by our Terms of Service. Please review our Terms of Service carefully to understand the rules and regulations governing your use of the website. By using the website, you agree to comply with and be bound by our Terms of Service.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us here.
By using our website or services, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this Privacy Policy, please refrain from using our website or services.