Privacy Policy

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Overview This Privacy Policy explains how Hiking Pack Fit (hikingpackfit.store) collects, uses, and protects your information. By using our site, you agree to the practices described below. If you have questions, contact us at [email protected].

Information We Collect

Information you provide: name, email address, and any details you share when contacting us or subscribing to updates.
Usage data: pages visited, time on site, referring pages, approximate location, and device/browser information.
Cookies and similar technologies: small files that help us remember preferences and understand site usage.
Affiliate interaction data: outbound clicks to retailers and whether a purchase occurred (received from affiliate partners as aggregated/conversion data; we do not receive your full payment details).

How We Use Information

To respond to inquiries, provide sizing guidance, and deliver requested content.
To understand site performance, improve our tools, and develop new content.
To manage newsletters or alerts you opt into.
To track and attribute affiliate referrals and maintain site operations.

Legal Bases for Processing (EEA/UK visitors)

Consent: for cookies, newsletters, and certain analytics.
Legitimate interests: improving our content, preventing fraud, and measuring audience engagement.
Contract: responding to your requests when you ask us for guidance.
Legal obligations: complying with applicable laws.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Essential cookies: enable core site functionality.
Analytics cookies: help us understand traffic and improve usability.
Affiliate tracking: records outbound clicks so retailers can attribute purchases to our site. Your choices: You can adjust browser settings to block cookies, use built‑in opt‑outs for analytics, or decline non‑essential cookies where a banner is presented. Blocking some cookies may limit features.

Third‑Party Services We may use analytics providers, email/newsletter services, and affiliate networks. These providers process data according to their policies. We do not sell personal information.

Affiliate Disclosure hikingpackfit.store participates in affiliate programs. When you click a product link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Affiliate relationships do not influence our testing or ratings. We do not accept payment for positive coverage, and affiliate partners cannot review or approve our editorial content.

Data Retention

Contact emails: retained for as long as needed to support your request and maintain records.
Newsletter data: retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
Analytics and affiliate data: retained per provider defaults and our legitimate interests in performance measurement.

Data Security We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure; use the site at your own risk and contact us if you suspect an issue.

Your Rights Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your data, and to withdraw consent. To exercise rights, email [email protected]. We will verify identity where required and respond within statutory timelines.

Children’s Privacy Our content is intended for general audiences interested in hiking equipment. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (or under 16 in some regions). If you believe a child has provided personal data, contact us to delete it.

International Data Transfers If you access the site from outside our hosting region, your information may be transferred to and processed in other countries where privacy laws may differ. We use appropriate safeguards where required.

Links to Other Sites We link to external websites (e.g., retailers, manufacturers). We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Review their policies before providing information.

Policy Updates We may update this policy to reflect changes in law or our practices. The “Last updated” date will change, and significant updates will be communicated when feasible.

Contact Hiking Pack Fit Domain: hikingpackfit.store Email: [email protected]