Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 11/05/2025
This Privacy Policy describes how Hiking For Hope (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you visit or interact with our website at starterprojects.pro/hiking-for-hope (the “Site”).
1. Information We Collect
a) Information You Provide Directly
Name, email address, mailing address, phone number (e.g. when you Contact us, subscribe to newsletter, or make a donation)
Payment information (collected by third-party processor at time of donation)
Any other voluntary information you submit (e.g. messages, feedback, survey responses)
b) Information Collected Automatically
IP address, browser type and version, language preference
Pages you visit, time spent on pages, referring / exit pages, click-through data
Device information, operating system
c) Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to track usage and improve your experience.
You can manage your browser cookie settings, but disabling some cookies may affect features of the Site.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use collected data for purposes such as:
Processing & acknowledging donations
Sending you newsletters, updates, or promotional communications (if you’ve consented)
Responding to your inquiries or feedback
Conducting analytics and improving our Site (e.g. visitor behavior, page optimization)
Complying with legal obligations
3. Sharing & Disclosure
We will not sell or rent your personal information. However we may share your data with:
Third-party service providers (e.g. payment processors, email service providers) who help us operate the Site or deliver programs
Partners or sponsors, but only with your consent or in anonymized form
Legal authorities when required by law or court order
4. Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your data from unauthorized access or disclosure. This includes encryption, secure servers, and regular security reviews. However, no security method is perfect or impenetrable, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Your Rights
Depending on your region and applicable law, you may have rights such as:
Access your personal data
Request correction or update to your data
Request deletion of your data
Opt out of marketing communications
Withdraw consent (where applicable)
If you want to exercise any of these rights, please contact us via the Contact page.
6. Third-Party Links & Services
Our Site may contain links to other websites or services (e.g. partner organizations). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before using them.
7. Children’s Privacy
This Site is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we become aware that we collected data from a minor, we will promptly delete it.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we’ll post the new version here with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Site after changes means you accept the updated terms.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us via the Contact page.