Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 1, 2026

Introduction

Trail Hike Gear ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

  • Your web browser type
  • IP address
  • Time zone
  • Cookie information
  • Pages you view
  • Referring/exit pages

Information You Provide

We may collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Subscribe to our email newsletter
  • Contact us through our contact form
  • Leave comments on our articles
  • Participate in surveys or promotions

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain our website
  • Improve and personalize your experience
  • Understand how you use our website
  • Develop new features and functionality
  • Send you emails (if you've opted in)
  • Prevent fraudulent activity
  • Comply with legal obligations

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and store certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or indicate when a cookie is being sent.

Third-Party Services

Amazon Associates

We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Amazon may collect information about your browsing and purchasing activity.

Analytics Services

We may use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to help us understand how visitors use our website. These services may collect information sent by your browser as part of a web page request.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your information
  • Object to our processing of your information
  • Opt-out of marketing communications

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This 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 and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our contact page or email us at privacy@trailhikegear.com.