Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 24, 2026
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us when you create an account, submit a trail, or communicate with us. This may include your name, email address, location data, and any photos or text you upload to Alpinist.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to provide, maintain, and improve our services. Specifically, we use your data to:
- Display your contributed trails and photos to the community.
- Personalize your experience and recommend nearby adventures.
- Communicate with you regarding updates, security alerts, and administrative messages.
3. Location Data
As an outdoor adventure platform, Alpinist relies on location data to function properly. When you grant us permission, we collect your precise device location to show you nearby trails. You can revoke this permission at any time in your device settings.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with third-party service providers that help us operate our platform, such as hosting providers and analytics services. Public content you post, such as trail reviews and gallery photos, is visible to everyone on the internet.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Cookies are small text files stored on your browser when you visit websites. Alpinist uses first-party cookies to remember your preferences (such as bookmarked trails and units) and third-party cookies (such as Google Analytics) to understand how adventurers discover and explore routes.
Under international privacy frameworks including the EU GDPR and ePrivacy Directive, you have full control over non-essential cookies. You can adjust your consent choices at any time using our preferences panel:
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| alpinist_cookie_consent | Strictly Necessary | 1 year | Stores your cookie consent choices so the banner is not repeatedly shown. |
| alpinist_guest_id | Strictly Necessary | 180 days | Maintains an anonymous public session identifier for trail submissions and anti-abuse protection. |
| alpinist_saved_trails | Functional | 1 year | Saves your bookmarked trails locally so you can review them across visits. |
| alpinist_recent_trails | Functional | 30 days | Remembers your recently visited trails to help you pick up where you left off. |
| _ga, _ga_* | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics cookies used to calculate visitor, session, and campaign data. Activated only with consent. |
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@alpinist.example.com.