Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters to us. Learn how we protect and handle your personal information.

Last Updated: May 2025

Introduction

Welcome to WanderScout. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services. By accessing or using WanderScout, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us and information that is automatically collected when you use our website.

Information You Provide

  • Contact information such as name and email address when you reach out to us through our contact forms
  • Communications and correspondence you send to us
  • Any feedback, comments, or inquiries you submit

Automatically Collected Information

  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • IP address and general location data
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Referring website addresses
  • Device information and screen resolution

How We Use Your Information

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

  • To provide, maintain, and improve our website and services
  • To respond to your inquiries, comments, and requests
  • To analyze website usage and trends to enhance user experience
  • To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
  • To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
  • To personalize your experience and deliver relevant content

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior and preferences. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us improve your experience on our website.

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website. We use both session cookies, which expire when you close your browser, and persistent cookies, which remain on your device until deleted.

Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites and integrate with third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access through our website.

We may use analytics services provided by third parties to help us understand how visitors use our website. These services may use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect information about your use of our website.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Your Rights and Choices

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

  • The right to access your personal information
  • The right to rectify inaccurate or incomplete information
  • The right to request deletion of your information
  • The right to object to processing of your information
  • The right to data portability
  • The right to withdraw consent where applicable

To exercise these rights, please contact us through the contact information provided on our website.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our website after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us through our contact page.

We are committed to addressing your privacy concerns and will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible.