Privacy Policy

Learn how HikingPA protects your data and privacy. Transparent information on how we use analytics to improve our trail guides and your experience in the outdoors.

Last Updated: April 2026

Overview

HikingPA ("we," "us," "our," or "Site") 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:

  • Browser type and version
  • IP address
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Referring website
  • Search queries

We use this information to understand how visitors use our Site and to improve our content and services.

Information You Provide:

  • If you contact us via email, we collect the information in your message
  • We do not collect names, emails, or personal data without your explicit consent

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Improve and optimize our website
  • Better understand visitor behavior and preferences
  • Respond to your inquiries
  • Send updates about new trails and guides (if you opt-in)

Cookies and Tracking

We use minimal tracking. Our website uses:

  • Essential cookies for site functionality
  • Analytics tools to understand visitor patterns
  • No third-party advertising networks

You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

Third-Party Services

Our website uses:

  • Cloudflare for content delivery
  • Analytics services for understanding traffic

These services have their own privacy policies that may apply to your use of their services.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information, but no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request what personal data we hold about you
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Opt-out of email communications

To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@hikingpa.com

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please email us at hello@hikingpa.com