Privacy Policy
Welcome to Santa Monica Hiking Club. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your data when you visit our website or participate in our hiking community.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
When you contact us, subscribe to our newsletter, or register for an event, we may collect information such as:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number (if provided)
- Any information you include in your messages
Non-Personal Information
We may automatically collect certain technical information, including:
- Browser type
- Device information
- IP address
- Pages visited
- Time spent on our website
- Referring website
This information helps us improve our website and user experience.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to inquiries and messages
- Provide information about upcoming hikes and events
- Send newsletters and club updates (if you’ve subscribed)
- Improve our website and services
- Analyze website traffic and visitor behavior
- Maintain website security
Email Communications
If you subscribe to our mailing list, we may send you:
- Upcoming hiking events
- Community news
- Trail recommendations
- Outdoor tips and guides
- Club announcements
Cookies
Our website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience.
Cookies help us:
- Remember user preferences
- Analyze website traffic
- Improve website functionality
- Measure website performance
Most web browsers allow you to disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that some features of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party services to support our website and communications, including:
- Website analytics
- Email marketing platforms
- Event registration services
- Social media platforms
Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.
While we strive to use commercially acceptable methods to protect your information, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.
Sharing Your Information
We respect your privacy.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
We may disclose information only when:
- Required by law
- Necessary to protect our legal rights
- Required to comply with legal obligations
- Needed to protect the safety of our members or website users
External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including hiking resources, event platforms, or social media pages.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.