Privacy Policy

Effective Date:

1st February 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Backcountry Hideaways (“we,” “our,” or “us”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website backcountryhideaways.site (“Website”).

By using our Website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of personal data:

Personal Information You Provide:
♦︎ Name, email address, and contact details when you subscribe to newsletters, leave comments, or make purchases.
♦︎ Payment information (processed securely via third-party payment providers – we do not store this data).
♦︎ User-submitted blog posts and contributions.

Automatically Collected Information:
♦︎ IP address, browser type, operating system, and referral source.
♦︎ Usage data such as pages visited, time spent on the Website, and interactions with content.
♦︎ Cookies and tracking technologies (see “Cookies & Tracking Technologies”).

Affiliate & Third-Party Data:
♦︎ We participate in affiliate marketing programs (Amazon Associates, Agoda, etc.), which may track clicks and purchases through affiliate links.
♦︎ If you click on affiliate links, these third parties may collect data per their own privacy policies.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data for the following purposes:
♦︎ To provide and maintain our Website.
♦︎ To process orders and manage customer service inquiries.
♦︎ To personalize user experience and recommend content based on interests.
♦︎ To improve Website functionality and optimize performance.
♦︎ To send newsletters and promotional materials (only if you opt-in).
♦︎ To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.u leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.

4. Sharing & Disclosure of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share it in the following circumstances:

♦︎ Legal Compliance: If required by law, court order, or to protect our rights, we may disclose your information.
♦︎ Service Providers: Third-party tools such as payment processors, analytics providers (Google Analytics), and email marketing platforms.
♦︎ Affiliate & Advertising Partners: Some links on our Website are affiliate links, and third parties may track clicks and purchases.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and tracking technologies to enhance user experience and monitor Website performance. You can disable cookies in your browser settings; however, this may affect Website functionality.
Types of cookies we use:
♦︎ Essential Cookies – Necessary for basic Website functionality.
♦︎ Analytics Cookies – Track user activity to help improve Website experience.
♦︎ Marketing Cookies – Used by affiliate partners and advertising platforms.a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.

6. Your Rights & Choices

If you are located in the EU/UK (GDPR) or California (CCPA), you have rights regarding your personal data:

♦︎ Access & Correction – You can request a copy of your data or correct inaccurate information.
♦︎ Deletion – You can request your personal data to be erased.
♦︎ Opt-Out of Marketing – You can unsubscribe from newsletters and marketing emails at any time.
♦︎ Cookies Control – Manage cookie settings in your browser.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]

7. Data Security

We implement security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access or breaches. However, no method is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., affiliate links, Airbnb, Agoda). We are not responsible for their privacy policies or content. Please review their policies before providing personal information.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe we have collected such data, contact us for removal.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted with an updated “Effective Date.” Please review periodically.

11. Contact Us

f you have any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at: Email: [email protected] Website: backcountryhideaways.site