Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 7/21/2026

1. Introduction

Great Walk Tracker ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services at greatwalks.online.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Account Information: Name, email address, and phone number when you register
  • Social Login Data: Information from Google, Apple, or Facebook when you use social login
  • Payment Information: Billing details for subscription services (processed securely by third-party providers)
  • Communication Data: Messages you send us and our responses

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

  • Usage Data: How you interact with our website and services
  • Device Information: Browser type, IP address, operating system
  • Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies to enhance your experience

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • Providing our Great Walk availability alert services
  • Processing payments and managing subscriptions
  • Sending notifications about track availability
  • Communicating with you about our services
  • Improving our website and services
  • Ensuring security and preventing fraud
  • Complying with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

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

  • Service Providers: Third-party companies that help us operate our services (payment processors, email services)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
  • Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales
  • Consent: With your explicit consent for specific purposes

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Access and Control

You have the right to:

  • Access, update, or delete your personal information
  • Opt-out of marketing communications
  • Request data portability
  • Withdraw consent where applicable

6.2 Data Deletion

You can request deletion of your account and personal data at any time. To request data deletion, please visit our Data Deletion Request page or contact us directly.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, remember your preferences, and analyze website traffic. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

8. Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party services including:

  • Department of Conservation (DOC) booking system
  • Social media platforms (Google, Apple, Facebook)
  • Payment processors

These services have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices.

9. 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.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the effective date.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

13. Facebook Data Use

When you log in using Facebook, we access your basic profile information (name and email) to create and manage your account. We do not access any other Facebook data, and we comply with Facebook's Platform Policy and Data Use Policy.

This Privacy Policy constitutes part of our Terms of Service and is governed by the same terms.