Introduction
Outdoors Atlas is committed to protecting your privacy. We operate at outdoorsatlas.com and this policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, and how we use it. We believe in transparency — your trust matters more than data.
This policy applies to all visitors and users of the Outdoors Atlas website. By using this site you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We collect only the minimum information necessary to operate this site and improve your experience:
- Contact information — Only if you reach out through our contact form. This includes your name, email address, and the message you send. We do not collect contact information passively.
- Usage analytics — Anonymized page views, referring URLs, device type, and browser type. This data cannot be used to identify you personally and is used solely to understand how the site is used.
- Location preferences — If you interact with the interactive map, your chosen map style (street or satellite) may be saved locally in your browser. We do not collect your geographic location.
How We Use Your Information
- To improve site content and navigation based on anonymized usage patterns.
- To respond to messages submitted through our contact form.
- To send newsletters or updates — only if you have explicitly opted in. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email we send.
We do not use your information for automated decision-making or profiling.
Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties under any circumstances. We may share anonymized, aggregate statistics (for example, total monthly visitors) in public-facing content, but this data cannot be traced back to any individual.
We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal process.
Cookies
We use cookies to make this site work correctly and to understand how it is used. We use analytics cookies only — no advertising or tracking cookies. For full details, please read our Cookie Policy.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Request deletion of your personal data.
- Withdraw consent for any processing based on consent.
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority.
To exercise any of these rights, please email us.
Data Security
We use industry-standard security measures to protect information transmitted to and stored by this website, including HTTPS encryption for all pages. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make significant changes, we will update the effective date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify registered users by email. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact
Questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy? Please email us. We aim to respond within 5 business days.