Effective Date | 03/06/2020
We really dislike legal jargon and thus we have tried to write the simplest Privacy Policy possible. This Privacy Policy describes how information about you is collected, used, and disclosed by shortleghiker.com, (“Short Leg Hiker”, “we”, or “us”). This Privacy Policy applies to information we collect when you access or use this website or otherwise interact with us.
We strive to collect as little information as possible. We do not sell any data that is provided by you or collected during your interactions with shortleghiker.com. We use your data to provide, improve, and secure our website. By using shortleghiker.com, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect and How We Use It
We collect several different types of information to provide, improve, and secure Shortleghiker.com.
Personal Data
Personal Data may include, but is not limited to:
- Email address
- First name and last name
We collect Personal Data only if you choose to email us. We gather this information simply to reply to your emails.
Usage Data
We collect information on how Shortleghiker.com is accessed and used (“Usage Data”). This Usage Data may include but is not limited to:
- Internet Protocol Address (IP address)
- Browser Type and Version
- Device Type
- Which of our pages are visited, when, and for how long
We collect this data to facilitate website security and to conduct historical usage research to improve Shortleghiker.com.
Tracking Cookies Data
We use cookies to track the activity on Shortleghiker.com. Cookies are files with a small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier. Cookies are sent to your browser stored on your device.
You have the ability to accept or decline cookies by modifying the settings on your browser. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our website.
We collect this data to facilitate website security and to conduct historical usage research to improve Shortleghiker.com.
Who We Share Collected Data With
Service Providers
We employ third party companies and individuals to provide, improve, and secure Shortleghiker.com. These third parties have access to your data only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
- Google reCAPTCHA: We use this service to deter spam and malicious bots. To facilitate this Google reCAPTCHA collects Tracking Cookies Data and Usage Data.
- Google Analytics: We use this web analytics service to conduct historical usage research to improve Shortleghiker.com. Google Analytics uses Tracking Cookies Data and Usage Data (including an anonymized IP address) to track and monitor the use of our website. We do not utilize this data for remarketing or advertising. You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on. Please review Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service for more information on the afformentioned Google services.
- Ithemes Security: We use this security service to protect Shortleghiker.com from malicious activity. This service may log Usage Data (ie: IP Addresses). Examples of conditions when logging occurs include invalid login attempts, requests for suspicious URLs, and attempts to change site content. Please refer to Ithemes Security’s Privacy Policy for more information.
Disclosure of Data
Shortleghiker.com will only disclose your data in the event it is necessary to:
- To comply with a legal obligation
- To protect and defend the rights or property of shortleghiker.com and Alex Evans
- To prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the website
- To protect the personal safety of users of the website or the public
- To protect against legal liability
How Long We Retain Your Data
We do not keep your data for any longer than is necessary for the purposes for which the data was collected.
Where We Send Your Data
If you are located outside United States and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the data, including Personal Data, to United States and process it here. Your consent to this Privacy Policy followed by your submission of such information represents your agreement to that transfer.
Additional Information
Our Policy on “Do Not Track” Signals under the California Online Protection Act (CalOPPA)
We do not respond to Do Not Track (“DNT”). DNT is a preference you can set in your web browser to inform websites that you do not want to be tracked. You can change DNT preferences on settings page of your web browser.
Children’s Privacy
Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 18 (“Children”). We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 18.
Security of Data
The security of your data is important to us. Shortleghiker.com will take all the steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy. However, remember that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Links to Other Sites
Our Service may contain links to other sites that are not operated by us. If you click a third party link, you will be directed to that third party’s site. We advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit.
We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of any third party sites or services.
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracing your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “effective date” at the top of this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy please Contact Us.