Effective Date: August 28, 2025
StateOutdoors.org (“we,” “our,” “us”) values your privacy and is committed to safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share information when you access or use our website https://stateoutdoors.org (the “Website”).
By using our Website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect both personal and non-personal information when you interact with our Website.
1.1 Personal Information You Provide
You may voluntarily provide us with personal information, such as:
- Name
- Email address
- Contact details submitted through forms (newsletter sign-ups, contact form, feedback form)
- Information shared in comments or user-generated content
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you access our Website, we automatically collect certain information, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type, operating system, and settings
- Referring website or link
- Pages viewed and time spent on the Website
- Clickstream data and interaction patterns
1.3 Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, pixels, and analytics tools to collect information about how you use the Website. This includes:
- Session cookies – temporary files that expire when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies – remain stored until deleted or expired.
- Analytics cookies – used by tools like Google Analytics to understand visitor behavior.
You may disable cookies via your browser settings, but some features of the Website may not function correctly.
2. How We Use Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- To operate and maintain our Website.
- To improve user experience and website performance.
- To respond to inquiries, feedback, or requests.
- To send newsletters, updates, or promotional content (if you opt-in).
- To analyze traffic, trends, and visitor behavior for optimization.
- To comply with legal obligations.
- To detect, prevent, or address fraudulent, unauthorized, or illegal activity.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data under the following legal bases:
- Consent: When you voluntarily provide personal information or subscribe to newsletters.
- Contractual necessity: To deliver services you request.
- Legal obligations: To comply with applicable laws.
- Legitimate interests: To improve our Website and ensure security.
4. Sharing and Disclosure of Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share it in the following limited situations:
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors (e.g., hosting providers, analytics services, email marketing platforms) who help us operate the Website.
- Legal Compliance: If required by law, regulation, or court order.
- Business Transfers: In case of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred.
- Protection of Rights: When necessary to protect our rights, security, or the safety of others.
5. Third-Party Services & Links
Our Website may link to third-party websites or integrate third-party services (e.g., Google Analytics, advertising networks, affiliate links). These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices.
We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of those third-party services.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.
7. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of data transmission or storage is completely secure.
By using the Website, you acknowledge that we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
8.1 General Rights
- Right to access the personal information we hold about you.
- Right to request corrections or updates.
- Right to request deletion of your personal data.
- Right to object to processing or restrict data use.
- Right to withdraw consent at any time.
8.2 CCPA (California Privacy Rights)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect, use, and share.
- Request deletion of your data.
- Opt-out of the sale of personal data (we do not sell your data).
- Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.
8.3 GDPR (European Union Rights)
If you are an EU/EEA resident, you have the right to:
- Data portability (receive your data in a usable format).
- Lodge a complaint with your data protection authority.
To exercise your rights, contact us at david@stateoutdoors.org.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not directed to children under 13 years of age (or 16 in some jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware of such data collection, we will promptly delete it.
10. International Data Transfers
If you access the Website from outside the United States, your data may be transferred to and stored in the U.S. or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards when transferring data internationally.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Email: david@stateoutdoors.org
Website: https://stateoutdoors.org