Privacy Policy \u2013 HikeBuddy<\/title>\n\n\n<\/head>\n<body>\n\n <h1>Privacy Policy<\/h1>\n <p><strong>Last updated:<\/strong> 01.10.2025<\/p>\n <p>This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when using the <strong>HikeBuddy.eu<\/strong> platform.<\/p>\n\n <div class=\"section\">\n <h2>1. Data Controller<\/h2>\n <p>The data controller is a private individual \u2013 owner of HikeBuddy.eu.<br>\n Contact: <a href=\"mailto:hi@hikebuddy.eu\">hi@hikebuddy.eu<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"section\">\n <h2>2. Data We Collect<\/h2>\n <ul>\n <li>Registration info: username, email, password, first name, last name, profile bio<\/li>\n <li>IP address and technical info (browser, device)<\/li>\n <li>Cookies (for core functionality and analytics)<\/li>\n <li>Comment data (if enabled)<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"section\">\n <h2>3. How We Use Your Data<\/h2>\n <ul>\n <li>Creating and managing user accounts<\/li>\n <li>Enabling hike posting and user connections<\/li>\n <li>Security and abuse prevention<\/li>\n <li>Technical functionality<\/li>\n <li>Analytics via Google Analytics 4 (only with your consent)<\/li>\n <li>Tag management and deployment via Google Tag Manager<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"section\">\n <h2>4. User Accounts and Listings<\/h2>\n <p>Users can create hike listings with public information such as title, description, location and dates. These may include a contact option for other users to reach out.<\/p>\n <p><strong>Disclaimer:<\/strong> HikeBuddy does not verify the accuracy of user data or the identity of users. All content is user-generated, and responsibility remains solely with the user who provided it. You must assess the reliability and safety of any interactions yourself.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"section\">\n <h2>5. Comments (if enabled)<\/h2>\n <p>If you leave a comment, we collect the data from the form, your IP address and browser user agent to detect spam.<\/p>\n <p>If you use Gravatar, your profile picture may be shown publicly with your comment. <a href=\"https:\/\/automattic.com\/privacy\/\" target=\"_blank\">Gravatar Privacy Policy<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"section\">\n <h2>6. Media<\/h2>\n <p>If you upload images, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as others can extract this information.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"section\">\n <h2>7. Cookies<\/h2>\n <p>We use cookies to:<\/p>\n <ul>\n <li>Log in users (lasts 2\u201314 days)<\/li>\n <li>Store display preferences<\/li>\n <li>Save commenter info (if enabled)<\/li>\n <li>Run analytics and marketing tracking (only with consent)<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <p>You can manage cookies via your browser or our consent banner.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"section\">\n <h2>8. Data Retention<\/h2>\n <ul>\n <li>Profiles: stored while your account is active<\/li>\n <li>Comments: stored indefinitely unless removed<\/li>\n <li>Analytics: stored based on cookie lifespan or legal requirements (max. 14 months)<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"section\">\n <h2>9. Your Rights<\/h2>\n <ul>\n <li>View, correct or delete your data<\/li>\n <li>Export your personal data<\/li>\n <li>Request deletion of your account<\/li>\n <li>File a complaint with your national authority<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"section\">\n <h2>10. Data Sharing<\/h2>\n <p>We don\u2019t sell your data. We only share it with:<\/p>\n <ul>\n <li>Analytics providers (Google Analytics, via Google Tag Manager)<\/li>\n <li>Hosting\/technical partners (with data protection agreements)<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <p>Data may be transferred to Google LLC in the United States. In such cases, standard contractual clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission are applied to ensure adequate protection.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"section\">\n <h2>11. Where Your Data Is Sent<\/h2>\n <p>Comment and other data may be processed through anti-spam systems, which may operate outside the EU.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"section\">\n <h2>12. User Data Deletion<\/h2>\n <p>You may request deletion of your HikeBuddy account and all associated personal data at any time by sending an email to <a href=\"mailto:hi@hikebuddy.eu\">hi@hikebuddy.eu<\/a> from the email address linked to your account. Please include your username in the request.<\/p>\n <p>We will process your request within 14 days. Certain information may be retained if required by law or for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"section\">\n <h2>13. Changes to this Policy<\/h2>\n <p>We may update this policy. The last update date is always shown at the top of this page.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"section\">\n <h2>14. Google Analytics & Tag Manager<\/h2>\n <p>We use <strong>Google Analytics 4<\/strong> and <strong>Google Tag Manager<\/strong>, services provided by Google Ireland Ltd. (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland). These tools help us understand how visitors use our website and allow us to manage tags and scripts.<\/p>\n <p>Data collected by Google Analytics may include anonymized IP addresses, device information, browser type, and on-site activities. The data is processed only with your explicit consent via our cookie banner.<\/p>\n <p><strong>Enhanced Measurement:<\/strong> In addition to standard page views, we use Google Analytics Enhanced Measurement to automatically track certain interactions such as:<\/p>\n <ul>\n <li>Scroll events (when you scroll through a page)<\/li>\n <li>Outbound link clicks (when you click external links)<\/li>\n <li>Video engagement (play, pause, watch progress on embedded videos)<\/li>\n <li>File downloads<\/li>\n <li>Form interactions<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <p>Google may transfer the data to servers in the United States. To protect your information, we rely on standard contractual clauses (SCCs). IP anonymization is enabled by default in GA4.<\/p>\n <p>You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the browser add-on: <a href=\"https:\/\/tools.google.com\/dlpage\/gaoptout\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/tools.google.com\/dlpage\/gaoptout<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n<\/body>\n<\/html>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Privacy Policy \u2013 HikeBuddy Privacy Policy Last updated: 01.10.2025 This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when using the HikeBuddy.eu platform. 1. Data Controller The data controller is a private individual \u2013 owner of HikeBuddy.eu. Contact: hi@hikebuddy.eu 2. 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\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\n \n \n Privacy Policy \u2013 HikeBuddy<\/title>\n\n\n<\/head>\n<body>\n\n <h1>Privacy Policy<\/h1>\n <p><strong>Last updated:<\/strong> 01.10.2025<\/p>\n <p>This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when using the <strong>HikeBuddy.eu<\/strong> platform.<\/p>\n\n <div class=\"section\">\n <h2>1. Data Controller<\/h2>\n <p>The data controller is a private individual \u2013 owner of HikeBuddy.eu.<br>\n Contact: <a href=\"mailto:hi@hikebuddy.eu\">hi@hikebuddy.eu<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"section\">\n <h2>2. Data We Collect<\/h2>\n <ul>\n <li>Registration info: username, email, password, first name, last name, profile bio<\/li>\n <li>IP address and technical info (browser, device)<\/li>\n <li>Cookies (for core functionality and analytics)<\/li>\n <li>Comment data (if enabled)<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"section\">\n <h2>3. How We Use Your Data<\/h2>\n <ul>\n <li>Creating and managing user accounts<\/li>\n <li>Enabling hike posting and user connections<\/li>\n <li>Security and abuse prevention<\/li>\n <li>Technical functionality<\/li>\n <li>Analytics via Google Analytics 4 (only with your consent)<\/li>\n <li>Tag management and deployment via Google Tag Manager<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"section\">\n <h2>4. User Accounts and Listings<\/h2>\n <p>Users can create hike listings with public information such as title, description, location and dates. These may include a contact option for other users to reach out.<\/p>\n <p><strong>Disclaimer:<\/strong> HikeBuddy does not verify the accuracy of user data or the identity of users. All content is user-generated, and responsibility remains solely with the user who provided it. You must assess the reliability and safety of any interactions yourself.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"section\">\n <h2>5. Comments (if enabled)<\/h2>\n <p>If you leave a comment, we collect the data from the form, your IP address and browser user agent to detect spam.<\/p>\n <p>If you use Gravatar, your profile picture may be shown publicly with your comment. <a href=\"https:\/\/automattic.com\/privacy\/\" target=\"_blank\">Gravatar Privacy Policy<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"section\">\n <h2>6. Media<\/h2>\n <p>If you upload images, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as others can extract this information.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"section\">\n <h2>7. Cookies<\/h2>\n <p>We use cookies to:<\/p>\n <ul>\n <li>Log in users (lasts 2\u201314 days)<\/li>\n <li>Store display preferences<\/li>\n <li>Save commenter info (if enabled)<\/li>\n <li>Run analytics and marketing tracking (only with consent)<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <p>You can manage cookies via your browser or our consent banner.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"section\">\n <h2>8. Data Retention<\/h2>\n <ul>\n <li>Profiles: stored while your account is active<\/li>\n <li>Comments: stored indefinitely unless removed<\/li>\n <li>Analytics: stored based on cookie lifespan or legal requirements (max. 14 months)<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"section\">\n <h2>9. Your Rights<\/h2>\n <ul>\n <li>View, correct or delete your data<\/li>\n <li>Export your personal data<\/li>\n <li>Request deletion of your account<\/li>\n <li>File a complaint with your national authority<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"section\">\n <h2>10. Data Sharing<\/h2>\n <p>We don\u2019t sell your data. We only share it with:<\/p>\n <ul>\n <li>Analytics providers (Google Analytics, via Google Tag Manager)<\/li>\n <li>Hosting\/technical partners (with data protection agreements)<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <p>Data may be transferred to Google LLC in the United States. In such cases, standard contractual clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission are applied to ensure adequate protection.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"section\">\n <h2>11. Where Your Data Is Sent<\/h2>\n <p>Comment and other data may be processed through anti-spam systems, which may operate outside the EU.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"section\">\n <h2>12. User Data Deletion<\/h2>\n <p>You may request deletion of your HikeBuddy account and all associated personal data at any time by sending an email to <a href=\"mailto:hi@hikebuddy.eu\">hi@hikebuddy.eu<\/a> from the email address linked to your account. Please include your username in the request.<\/p>\n <p>We will process your request within 14 days. Certain information may be retained if required by law or for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"section\">\n <h2>13. Changes to this Policy<\/h2>\n <p>We may update this policy. The last update date is always shown at the top of this page.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"section\">\n <h2>14. Google Analytics & Tag Manager<\/h2>\n <p>We use <strong>Google Analytics 4<\/strong> and <strong>Google Tag Manager<\/strong>, services provided by Google Ireland Ltd. (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland). These tools help us understand how visitors use our website and allow us to manage tags and scripts.<\/p>\n <p>Data collected by Google Analytics may include anonymized IP addresses, device information, browser type, and on-site activities. The data is processed only with your explicit consent via our cookie banner.<\/p>\n <p><strong>Enhanced Measurement:<\/strong> In addition to standard page views, we use Google Analytics Enhanced Measurement to automatically track certain interactions such as:<\/p>\n <ul>\n <li>Scroll events (when you scroll through a page)<\/li>\n <li>Outbound link clicks (when you click external links)<\/li>\n <li>Video engagement (play, pause, watch progress on embedded videos)<\/li>\n <li>File downloads<\/li>\n <li>Form interactions<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <p>Google may transfer the data to servers in the United States. To protect your information, we rely on standard contractual clauses (SCCs). IP anonymization is enabled by default in GA4.<\/p>\n <p>You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the browser add-on: <a href=\"https:\/\/tools.google.com\/dlpage\/gaoptout\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/tools.google.com\/dlpage\/gaoptout<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n<\/body>\n<\/html>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Privacy Policy \u2013 HikeBuddy Privacy Policy Last updated: 01.10.2025 This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when using the HikeBuddy.eu platform. 1. Data Controller The data controller is a private individual \u2013 owner of HikeBuddy.eu. Contact: hi@hikebuddy.eu 2. 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