Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 25, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Best Hike Day. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a safe experience while using our website and services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Location Data: When you search for weather forecasts or trails, we use the location you provide to deliver relevant results.
• Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our website, including pages visited and features used.
• Device Information: We may collect information about your device, browser type, and operating system.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide weather forecasts and trail information for your requested locations
• Improve our services and user experience
• Analyze usage patterns to enhance our features
• Communicate with you about updates or changes to our services

4. Data Storage and Security

We use localStorage in your browser to save your preferences (such as preferred units). This data remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers. We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information.

5. Third-Party Services

Our website uses the following third-party services:

• OpenWeatherMap: For weather forecast data
• Google Maps: For trail location and mapping services

These services have their own privacy policies governing the use of your information. We encourage you to review their policies.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use localStorage to remember your preferences (such as temperature units). We do not use cookies for tracking or advertising purposes.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the information we have about you
• Request deletion of your data
• Opt-out of data collection
• Update or correct your information

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@besthikeday.com