Privacy Policy

Effective Date: November 10, 2025
Last Updated: November 10, 2025

This Privacy Policy is intended to explain, in clear language, how thruhikingwiki.com handles limited information related to your use of the Site. It does not replace legal advice. For specific legal questions, you often consult a qualified lawyer in your jurisdiction.

1. Introduction

Welcome to thruhikingwiki.com (the “Site”), operated by JamesDee.Media. This Privacy Policy explains what limited information may be collected when you visit the Site, how it may be used, and the choices you have.

The Site is designed as a neutral reference for thru hiking. We intentionally avoid heavy tracking, profiling, or excessive data collection.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Voluntarily Provide
The Site does not use account registrations, login systems, or comment forms. The primary way you may provide personal information is if you choose to contact us directly, for example via email or through a linked social media profile.

If you contact us, we will receive the information you choose to share (such as your email address, name, and message contents). We use this information solely to read, respond to, or manage your communication.

2.2 Automatically Collected Technical Data
When you visit the Site, our hosting environment may automatically log certain non-identifiable technical information sent by your browser or device, such as:

IP address (which may be stored in server logs)
Browser type and version
Operating system and device type
Pages visited and basic navigation paths
Date and time of requests

This data is generally used for security (for example, detecting abusive traffic), troubleshooting, and basic performance monitoring. It is not used by us to create marketing profiles or to track you across unrelated websites.

2.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies
The Site uses only minimal cookies required for basic functionality, such as storing technical preferences or managing core site operations. We do not knowingly set cookies for behavioral advertising, cross-site tracking, or user profiling.

Third-party services embedded on the Site (such as YouTube) may set their own cookies or use similar technologies according to their own policies, which are outside our direct control.

3. YouTube and Other Third-Party Services

The Site may embed or link to third-party services, including but not limited to YouTube, mapping services, or social media platforms. When you view an embedded video or interact with third-party content, those services may collect data in line with their own privacy policies.

For YouTube and Google services, you can review Google’s Privacy Policy here:
https://policies.google.com/privacy.

We do not control how third-party platforms collect or use data. Your relationship with those services is governed by their own terms and privacy policies.

4. How We Use Information

4.1 Responding to Communications
If you email us or contact us through social media, we use the information you provide solely to read, respond to, or manage your inquiry.

4.2 Site Security and Performance
Non-identifiable technical data and server logs may be used to:

Monitor for abnormal activity or potential abuse
Diagnose technical issues or errors
Maintain and improve basic performance and reliability

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data with third parties.

5. Analytics and Advertising

As of the effective date listed above, the Site does not use Google Analytics or similar analytics tools for user-level tracking, and we do not run personalized advertising or retargeting campaigns on this Site.

If this changes in the future, this Privacy Policy will be updated to describe any new data collection or analytics practices, and where required by law, additional consent mechanisms will be implemented.

6. Data Storage, Retention, and Protection

If you contact us by email, your message may be stored in our email system for as long as reasonably necessary to manage our communications, maintain records, or meet legal obligations.

Technical logs maintained by our hosting provider may be kept for a limited period for security, troubleshooting, and operational needs. We do not intentionally retain server logs longer than necessary for these purposes.

We use standard, commercially reasonable measures to safeguard any data we control. However, no system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. By using the Site, you understand and accept that no method of transmission or storage is entirely risk free.

7. Children’s Privacy

The Site is intended for general audiences and is not specifically directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If you believe that a child has provided personal information through the Site, please contact us using the details below so we can review and, if appropriate, delete that information.

8. International Visitors

The Site is operated from Canada. By accessing or using the Site from outside Canada, you understand that any information related to your use of the Site may be processed in Canada or other locations where our hosting and email providers operate. Data protection laws in those locations may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

9. Your Rights and Choices

Because the Site collects minimal personal information, there is generally very little data associated with individual visitors.

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights such as:

Requesting access to personal information you have provided
Requesting correction of inaccurate information
Requesting deletion of personal information we hold about you

If you have contacted us directly and wish to exercise any of these rights regarding your own information, you can email us using the contact details below. We will respond in good faith, subject to technical feasibility and applicable law.

10. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer “Do Not Track” (DNT) features. Because the Site does not use advanced tracking or behavioral advertising systems, we do not currently make separate adjustments in response to DNT signals beyond our existing minimal data collection approach.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the Site, applicable laws, or our practices. When changes are made, the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will be revised.

Your continued use of the Site after changes have been posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle information, you can contact:
Email: thruhikingFootage@hotmail.ca
Social: @JamesDee.Media on Instagram