Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how BC Hikes.com collects, uses, and shares personal information of users of our website. By using BC Hikes.com, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of our Website, including:

  • Personal Information: This includes information that can be used to identify you, such as your name, email address, and any other information you voluntarily provide when you contact us, subscribe to our newsletter, or create an account.
  • Usage Data: We automatically collect information about your interactions with our Website, such as the pages you visit, the links you click, the time and date of your visit, and other diagnostic data.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Website and store certain information. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us improve your experience.

2. How We Collect Information

We collect information in the following ways:

  • Directly from You: When you provide information to us, such as when you fill out a contact form or subscribe to our newsletter.
  • Automatically: As you navigate through our Website, we use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect information about your usage.

3. Use of Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

  • To provide and maintain our Website.
  • To personalize your experience on our Website.
  • To communicate with you, including responding to your inquiries and providing updates and information.
  • To monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve our Website.
  • To detect, prevent, and address technical issues.
  • To send you newsletters, marketing communications, and other information that may be of interest to you (you can opt-out of receiving these communications at any time).

4. Sharing of Information

We may share your personal information with:

  • Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, data analysis, email delivery, and customer service.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

  • Analyze website traffic and usage patterns.
  • Personalize content and advertisements.
  • Provide social media features.

You can control cookies through your browser settings and other tools. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our Website.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal information.
  • Correct inaccuracies in your personal information.
  • Request deletion of your personal information.
  • Object to the processing of your personal information.
  • Withdraw your consent to the processing of your personal information.

To exercise these rights, please contact us through the contact form on our website.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to remove that information from our systems.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the contact form on our website.