Western Sierra Adventures (the “Company”) is committed to maintaining robust privacy protections for its users. Our Privacy Policy (“Privacy Policy”) is designed to help you understand how we collect, use, and safeguard the information you provide to us and to assist you in making informed decisions when using our Service.

For purposes of this Agreement, “Site” refers to the Company’s website, which can be accessed at www.westernsierraadventures.co.
“Service” refers to the Company’s services accessed via the Site, through which users can book backpacking, hiking, camping, rock climbing, bikepacking, running, or other trips with the Company.
The terms “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to the Company.
“You” refers to you, as a user of our Site or our Service.

By accessing our Site or our Service, you accept our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, and you consent to our collection, storage, use, and disclosure of your Personal Information as described in this Privacy Policy.

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect “Non-Personal Information” and “Personal Information.” Non-Personal Information includes information that cannot be used to personally identify you, such as anonymous usage data, general demographic information, referring/exit pages and URLs, platform types, preferences you submit, and preferences generated based on your data, and number of clicks. Personal Information includes your name, email, phone number, address, date of birth, and other information relevant to our Service, which you voluntarily submit to us through the registration process at the Site.

Information collected via Technology

To activate the Service, you do not need to submit any Personal Information other than your email address. To use the Service thereafter, you need to submit further Personal Information. However, to improve the quality of the Service, we track information provided by your browser or our software when you use the Service, such as the website you came from (the “referring URL”), the type of browser you use, the device from which you connected to the Service, the time and date of access, and other non-personally identifiable data. We track this information using cookies, small text files containing an anonymous unique identifier, which are sent to your browser and stored on your computer.

The Company may use both persistent and session cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device after you close your session until you delete them, while session cookies expire when you close your browser.

Information you provide by registering for an account

In addition to the information provided automatically by your browser, to become a subscriber to the Service, you will need to create a profile by registering with your email address, username, and password. By registering, you authorize us to collect and store your email address in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Children’s Privacy

The Site and the Service are not directed to anyone under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect or solicit information from anyone under 18, nor allow anyone under 18 to register for the Service. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 18 without parental consent, we will delete it as soon as possible. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us at info@wsadventures.co.

Consent for Data Collection 

We use cookies to enhance your experience. Upon visiting our website, you will be asked to opt-in to cookies and other tracking technologies. You may also adjust your cookie preferences at any time by changing your browser settings.

HOW WE USE AND SHARE INFORMATION

Personal Information

We do not sell, trade, rent, or share your Personal Information with third parties for marketing purposes without your consent. However, we may share Personal Information with vendors who provide services for the Company, such as email communication providers, for the purpose of sending emails on our behalf. These vendors only use your Personal Information at our direction and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

In general, the Personal Information you provide is used to help us communicate with you, respond to inquiries, solicit feedback, provide technical support, and inform you about promotional offers.

We may also share Personal Information if we believe, in good faith, that such access, use, preservation, or disclosure is reasonably necessary to comply with legal obligations, enforce our Terms of Use, prevent fraud or security issues, or protect the rights and safety of our users and the public as required or permitted by law.

Non-Personal Information

We use Non-Personal Information to improve the Service and customize user experiences. We may also aggregate Non-Personal Information to track trends and analyze usage patterns on the Site. This Privacy Policy does not limit our use or disclosure of Non-Personal Information, which we may share with partners, advertisers, and other third parties at our discretion.

In the event of a business transaction, such as a merger or acquisition, your Personal Information may be transferred to the acquiring company. You acknowledge and consent to such transfers under this Privacy Policy. If our information practices change, we will post updates on the Site so you can review them. Check the Site periodically if you are concerned about how your information is used.

We implement security measures designed to protect your information from unauthorized access. Your account is protected by your password, and we urge you to keep your password confidential and log out after each use. While we take steps such as encryption and firewalls to safeguard your information, no method is 100% secure, and by using our Service, you acknowledge and accept these risks.

YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING THE USE OF YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION

You have the right to prevent us from contacting you for marketing purposes. When we send promotional communications, you can opt out by following the unsubscribe instructions in each email.

User Rights

 As a data subject, you have the right to access, rectify, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal data. You may withdraw your consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before withdrawal. If you believe your rights have been violated, you may lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES

Our Service may provide links to other websites or applications. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected by us through the Site and Service. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party websites before using them.

CHANGES TO OUR PRIVACY POLICY

The Company reserves the right to modify this policy and our Terms of Use at any time. We will notify you of significant changes by emailing your primary account address or posting a notice on our Site. Significant changes will take effect 30 days after notification. Non-material changes will take effect immediately. You should check the Site periodically for updates.

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at info@wsadventures.co.

Last Updated: This Privacy Policy was last updated on 10/07/2024.