Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

CampgroundTour ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website located at campgroundtour.com (the "Site"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy describes the types of information we collect, how we use and safeguard that information, and the choices you have regarding your data.

By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when you interact with the Site, including:

• Account information— If you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and any password or authentication credentials you provide.
• Contact information— When you contact us with questions, feedback, or support requests, we collect the information included in your communication.
• User-generated content— Any reviews, comments, or other content you submit to the Site.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• Device and browser data— Your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device type, and screen resolution.
• Usage data— Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, click patterns, and navigation paths through the Site.
• Location data— Approximate geographic location derived from your IP address. If you use our interactive map features and grant permission, we may also collect more precise geolocation data from your device. You may revoke this permission at any time through your browser or device settings.

2.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activity. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us provide and improve the Site. The types of cookies we use include:

• Essential cookies— Required for the Site to function properly, such as maintaining your session and remembering your preferences.
• Analytics cookies— Help us understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve content and functionality.
• Functional cookies— Enable personalized features such as remembering your map view preferences and recently viewed campgrounds.

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of the Site.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide, operate, and maintain the Site and its features, including the interactive campground map, search functionality, and campground detail pages.
• To create and manage your account, if you choose to register.
• To personalize your experience, such as displaying campgrounds near your location or remembering your preferences.
• To respond to your inquiries, comments, and support requests.
• To analyze usage trends and improve the Site's content, design, and functionality.
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or security threats.
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Use.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers— We share information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as website hosting, analytics, and email delivery. These providers are contractually obligated to use your information only as necessary to provide services to us.
• Legal requirements— We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, regulation, or legal process, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
• Business transfers— In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
• With your consent— We may share your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.

5. Third-Party Services

The Site integrates with or links to third-party services that have their own privacy policies. These include but are not limited to:

• Map tile providers— Our interactive map uses third-party tile services to render map imagery. Your IP address and approximate location may be shared with these providers when you use the map.
• YouTube— Campground video tours are embedded from YouTube. Google's privacy policy governs data collected through these embeds.
• Analytics services— We use analytics tools to understand Site usage. These services may collect information sent by your browser, including cookies and your IP address.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with through our Site. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

If you have an account with us, we retain your account information for as long as your account is active. You may request deletion of your account at any time by contacting us.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption of data in transit using TLS/SSL, secure server infrastructure, and access controls limiting who can view personal data.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access— You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction— You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion— You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
• Opt-out of communications— You may opt out of receiving promotional emails by following the unsubscribe instructions in those messages.
• Cookie preferences— You may manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
• Location data— You may disable geolocation access through your browser or device settings at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 12 below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.

9. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

10. Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers transmit "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals. Because there is no universally accepted standard for how to respond to DNT signals, we do not currently respond to them. We will continue to monitor developments in DNT technology and may adopt a policy in the future.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

Your continued use of the Site after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

CampgroundTour
Email: privacy@campgroundtour.com

We will make every effort to respond to your inquiry in a timely manner.