Privacy Policy

Introduction

WornSole ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using WornSole, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

• Account Information: Name, email address, password, and profile picture when you create an account
• Profile Data: Bio, location, hiking preferences, and other information you add to your profile
• Content: Trail maps, reviews, forum posts, comments, and other content you submit
• Communications: Messages you send through our contact forms or customer support

Automatically Collected Information

When you use our Service, we automatically collect:

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device identifiers
• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on pages
• Location Data: General location based on IP address; precise location only with your consent for mapping features
• Log Data: IP address, access times, referring URLs

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. See our Cookie Policy for more details.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Providing, maintaining, and improving our Service
• Creating and managing your account
• Processing and responding to your inquiries
• Sending service-related notifications and updates
• Personalizing your experience and content recommendations
• Analyzing usage patterns to improve our Service
• Detecting, preventing, and addressing security issues
• Enforcing our Terms of Service
• Sending marketing communications (with your consent, where required)

Information Sharing

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

Public Content

Trail maps, reviews, forum posts, and profile information you make public are visible to other users and may be indexed by search engines.

Service Providers

We share information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as:

• Cloud hosting and data storage
• Email delivery services
• Analytics providers
• Payment processors

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or government request.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication
• Secure data centers

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. We may retain certain information for legitimate business purposes or as required by law. You can request deletion of your account and data at any time.

Your Rights

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

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data
• Portability: Request a portable copy of your data
• Objection: Object to certain processing activities
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing
• Withdrawal: Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us through our contact page.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including standard contractual clauses where applicable.

Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website or sending you an email. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates when the policy was last revised.