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Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 24, 2026

1. Information We Collect

When you create an account on Hikers Challenge, we collect information you provide directly, including your name, trail name, email address, date of birth, and password. When you use our services, we also collect:

  • Trip & Activity Data: GPS tracks, trip dates, photos, and notes you upload or record through the platform.
  • Location Data: Geographic coordinates from GPX files you import, used to match your hikes to mountains, trails, and challenge targets.
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, and general interaction patterns to improve the platform.
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers for troubleshooting and security.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve Hikers Challenge services
  • Track your progress on hiking challenges
  • Generate your hiker profile, resume, and achievement records
  • Match your GPS tracks to mountains, trails, and challenge targets
  • Send transactional emails (account verification, password resets)
  • Send marketing communications if you opt in (milestone celebrations, challenge nudges)
  • Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with:

  • Service Providers: Third-party services that help us operate the platform (hosting, email delivery, payment processing, analytics).
  • Challenge Organizations: If you participate in a challenge managed by an organization, that organization may see your progress and completion status.
  • Legal Requirements: If required by law, regulation, or legal process.

4. Your Choices

You may update certain account information from your profile settings. You may also request account deletion or contact us with privacy-related questions.

5. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as necessary to operate the Service, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

6. Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy may be sent to support@trailsandmountains.com.