Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 3, 2025

Your Privacy Matters: We are committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about how we collect, use, and share data.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number when you contact us or submit campground suggestions
  • User Content: Reviews, photos, and campground suggestions you submit
  • Communication: Messages you send us through contact forms or email

Information Automatically Collected

  • Location Data: If you choose to enable location services, we collect your approximate location to help find nearby campgrounds
  • Usage Information: How you interact with our website, pages visited, search terms
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address, device identifiers
  • Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies to improve your experience and for analytics

How We Use Your Information

  • Provide and improve our campground discovery services
  • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • Display relevant campground information based on your location
  • Analyze website usage to improve functionality
  • Send important updates about our services (with your consent)
  • Prevent fraud and ensure platform security

Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in these limited circumstances:

  • Public Content: Reviews and campground suggestions you submit may be displayed publicly
  • Service Providers: Third-party services that help us operate our website (hosting, analytics, etc.)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
  • Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

Data Sources

Our campground information comes from:

  • Government APIs: Recreation.gov, National Park Service, and other official sources
  • User Contributions: Campground suggestions and reviews from our community
  • Public Data: Publicly available campground information

Your Rights and Choices

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we have about you
  • Update: Correct or update your personal information
  • Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Location Services: Disable location sharing through your browser settings
  • Cookies: Manage cookie preferences through your browser
  • Communications: Opt out of non-essential communications

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including:

  • Secure server infrastructure and encrypted data transmission
  • Access controls and authentication measures
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Staff training on data protection practices

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies for:

  • Essential Functions: Core website functionality
  • Analytics: Understanding how visitors use our site
  • Preferences: Remembering your settings and preferences
  • Advertising: Relevant ads through third-party advertising partners

Third-Party Services

Our website integrates with third-party services:

  • Google Analytics: Website usage analytics
  • OpenStreetMap/Leaflet: Interactive maps
  • Government APIs: Official campground data
  • Advertising Partners: Relevant camping-related advertisements

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

International Users

While our primary focus is U.S. campgrounds, if you access our website from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S., where our servers are located.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:

This privacy policy complies with general data protection principles. For specific legal requirements in your jurisdiction, please consult local privacy laws.