Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to ClimbFinder. This privacy policy outlines the types of personal information we collect, how we use it, and the measures we take to protect it. By using our website and app, you agree to the terms of this privacy policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, username, and password when you register for an account.
  • Location Data: Information about your location when you use our app to find climbing spots.
  • Usage Data: Information about how you use our website and app, including pages visited, features used, and time spent on the platform.
  • Device Information: Information about the device you use to access our website and app, including device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers.
  • User Content: Any content you post, upload, or share on our platform, such as reviews, comments, and climbing spot information.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To Provide and Improve Our Services: To operate, maintain, and improve our website and app, and to provide you with the features and functionality you request.
  • To Personalize Your Experience: To customize your experience on our platform, such as recommending climbing spots based on your location and preferences.
  • To Communicate With You: To send you updates, newsletters, and other information about our services, as well as to respond to your inquiries and requests.
  • To Analyze Usage: To analyze how users interact with our website and app, and to identify trends and patterns that can help us improve our services.
  • To Ensure Security: To protect the security and integrity of our website and app, and to prevent fraud and abuse.

3. Sharing Your Information

We may share your personal information with the following types of third parties:

  • Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who help us operate our website and app, such as hosting providers, analytics providers, and email marketing providers.
  • Business Partners: We may share your information with business partners who offer products or services that may be of interest to you.
  • Legal Authorities: We may disclose your information to legal authorities if required by law or legal process, or if we believe that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights or the rights of others.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include:

  • Using encryption to protect sensitive information transmitted online.
  • Storing your personal information on secure servers.
  • Limiting access to your personal information to authorized personnel.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your personal information.

5. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights with respect to your personal information:

  • Access: You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correction: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information we hold about you.
  • Deletion: You have the right to request that we delete your personal information.
  • Objection: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information.
  • Restriction: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information.
  • Portability: You have the right to request that we provide you with a copy of your personal information in a structured, machine-readable format.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Your Contact Email].

7. Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect information about your use of our website and app. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. We use cookies to:

  • Remember your preferences and settings.
  • Analyze how you use our website and app.
  • Personalize your experience.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website and app.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website and app are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [Your Contact Email].

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will post any changes on our website and app. Your continued use of our website and app after the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of the changes.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at [Your Contact Email].