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Hikerbabes Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 2024

 

Hikerbabes (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our community members. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you engage with our services, including our website, retreats, local hikes, and other community or chapter activities.
 

1. Information We Collect
 

a. Personal Information:

  • When you sign up for a retreat, local hike, or any of our events, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, postal address, and payment information.

  • We may also collect additional information relevant to your participation in our activities, such as emergency contact details, health information (e.g., dietary restrictions, allergies), and travel preferences.

b. Non-Personal Information:

  • We may collect non-personal information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and how you interact with our website and services. This data helps us improve our offerings and enhance your experience.

c. Photographs and Media:

  • We may capture photographs or videos during our retreats, hikes, and other events. These images may be used on our website (www.hikerbabescommunity.com), social media channels, and other promotional materials.

  • By participating in our events, you consent to the use of your image for these purposes. If you do not wish to have your photo or video featured, please review our separate Image Policy and contact us prior to the event.

     

2. How We Use Your Information
 

a. Service Delivery:

  • To facilitate your participation in retreats, hikes, and other events.

  • To communicate with you regarding event details, updates, and any changes.

  • To process payments and manage bookings.

b. Personalization and Improvement:

  • To tailor our services to better suit your preferences and interests.

  • To improve our website, services, and community offerings.

c. Marketing and Communication:

  • With your consent, we may use your contact information to send newsletters, promotions, community updates, or information about upcoming events. You can opt out of these communications at any time.

d. Safety and Compliance:

  • To ensure the safety of our participants, particularly in cases of emergency.

  • To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms and conditions.

     

3. How We Share Your Information
 

a. Third-Party Service Providers:

  • We may share your personal information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing payments, organizing events, or providing other services. These providers are obligated to protect your information and only use it for the purposes we specify.

b. Legal Requirements:

  • We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

c. Community Sharing:

  • With your consent, we may share your contact information with other Hikerbabes members for networking and community-building purposes.

d. Photographs and Media:

  • As mentioned, images taken during our events may be displayed on our website and other platforms. Please refer to our Image Policy for more details and instructions on how to opt-out of such usage.

     

4. Data Security
 

We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure.

 

5. Your Rights


a. Access and Correction:

  • You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you and request corrections to any inaccurate data.

b. Deletion and Restriction:

  • You can request the deletion of your personal information or restrict its processing in certain circumstances.

c. Opt-Out:

  • You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in the communication or by contacting us directly.

     

6. International Data Transfers
 

As Hikerbabes is a global community, your personal information may be transferred to, stored, or processed in countries outside your country of residence. We will take appropriate steps to ensure that your information receives the same level of protection as it would within your home country, including the use of standard contractual clauses or other legally recognized mechanisms.

 

7. Children's Privacy
 

Hikerbabes does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from anyone under the age of 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 16 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

 

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
 

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or legal obligations. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we will notify you of significant changes via email or through our website.

 

9. Contact Us
 

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us.

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