Privacy Policy

We collect information to help us organize events, connect participants, and measure our environmental impact.

• Registration details: name, email address, city, and country.

• Voluntary submissions: photos, stories, and testimonials shared via forms or email.

• Donations or merchandise purchases: payment and billing details (processed securely by trusted third-party providers).

• Device and browser information (e.g., IP address, operating system).

• Usage data such as pages visited, duration, and clicks (for analytics and performance improvements).

• Location data, only if you grant permission in your browser or app settings.

We use cookies and similar tools to:

• Remember your preferences.

• Track participation metrics.

• Improve user experience and security.
  You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data to:

• Register participants and manage hikes and events.

• Share updates, reminders, and impact statistics.

• Improve website functionality and outreach programs.

• Communicate stories, testimonials, and photos with your consent.

• Ensure security, prevent fraud, and comply with legal requirements.

We do not sell or rent your personal information.
We may share limited data only with:

• Service providers who help operate our website, payments, or communications.

• Event partners or local organizers (only as needed for event coordination).

• Legal authorities if required by law or to protect our community.

All partners are bound by confidentiality and data-protection agreements.

You have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal information.

• Opt out of promotional emails at any time (via unsubscribe link).

• Withdraw consent for cookies or data processing.

• Request data portability or restriction of processing (where applicable under GDPR or local law).

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@planethike.org.

We retain your information only as long as necessary for our events, communications, and legal obligations.
We use SSL encryption, secure servers, and access controls to protect your data from unauthorized access or misuse.

PlanetHike does not knowingly collect information from children under 13 (or under 16 in certain regions).
If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately to remove it.

PlanetHike is a global initiative. By participating or submitting information, you consent to your data being transferred and processed in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable international data protection laws.

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Significant updates may also be communicated via email.

For questions or concerns about your privacy or this policy, please contact:
📧 privacy@planethike.org
🌐 www.planethike.org